DeskTime automates time tracking with productivity scoring by app category. FocusUp replaces static app categories with AI that actually reads the work context and writes a daily coaching narrative for each person.
| Feature | FocusUp | DeskTime |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic time tracking | ||
| Screenshots (configurable) | ||
| AI-written daily report per member | ||
| Manager AI digest | ||
| Consent-first onboarding | partial | |
| Free plan (3 seats) | partial |
DeskTime starts at $7/seat. FocusUp is free for up to 3 seats, then $4.90.
Start freeDeskTime scores productivity by pre-categorizing apps as productive or unproductive. FocusUp uses AI to understand what was actually worked on — the same app can be work or distraction depending on context — and writes a daily coaching report per member.
If you want lightweight automatic tracking with shift scheduling and absence calendars built in, DeskTime covers that. FocusUp skips scheduling and puts the budget into AI-written daily reports and coaching.