Tired of DeskTime?
Switch to VeloTime.
If you're frustrated by invasive URL tracking and productivity scoring that ruins company culture, it's time for an upgrade. VeloTime is the frictionless timesheet tool built specifically for high-performing remote teams.
Why agencies leave
- ✕Tracks every URL and app an employee uses, destroying trust.
- ✕Arbitrary 'productivity scores' that fail to measure actual output.
- ✕A tool built for micromanagers rather than professional remote teams.
The Frictionless Way
- ✓Zero URL or app tracking. We measure billables, not browser history.
- ✓Treats your team like professionals, significantly boosting morale.
- ✓A fast, modern interface that teams actually enjoy using.
Transparent, Flat Pricing
The Micromanagement of DeskTime
DeskTime is one of the most invasive tracking tools on the market. By tracking every single URL and application an employee opens, DeskTime generates a highly arbitrary "productivity score". This kind of micromanagement completely destroys company culture and drives away top-tier talent. Measuring how long someone had Microsoft Word open is not a measurement of their actual output or value.
Velotime: The Professional DeskTime Alternative
Velotime takes the opposite approach. We believe in trusting your team. We do not track URLs, we do not monitor apps, and we do not calculate arbitrary productivity scores. Instead, we provide a blazingly fast spreadsheet matrix that allows your team to manually log their billable hours in seconds. You get the accurate timesheets you need to bill your clients, without treating your employees like suspects.
Pricing: Velotime vs DeskTime
DeskTime charges $7 per user per month to spy on your team. Velotime charges a flat $5 per seat per month to empower them.
Comprehensive Feature Breakdown
See how VeloTime's keyboard matrix compares to DeskTime across speed, privacy, and team economics.
| Evaluation Criteria | DeskTime | VeloTime |
|---|---|---|
| Time Entry Speed & UX | ||
Full-Week Spreadsheet Matrix Log entire week across projects on one single grid | ||
Average Weekly Logging Time Benchmark time required for 5-day timesheet completion | ~90 seconds | < 10 seconds |
100% Keyboard Arrow & Tab Entry Navigate and type hours without touching the mouse | ||
Modal-Free Workflow Zero popup forms or multi-step dropdown dialogs | ||
| Employee Privacy & Retention | ||
Zero Screen Recording / Screenshots Never secretly snapshots employee screens | Takes Screenshots | |
Zero Keystroke / Mouse Surveillance No spying on keyboard activity or mouse clicks | Tracks Activity | |
Trust-First Culture Focuses on project output rather than intrusive micro-tracking | ||
| Pricing & Value | ||
Transparent Flat Pricing All features included with no paywalled add-on tiers | $7/user/mo | $5/seat/mo |
Team Cost for 10 Users Monthly cost for a 10-person agency or engineering team | $70/mo | $50 / mo |
How to Switch from DeskTime in 3 Minutes
Transition your active projects and timesheet history without losing a single logged hour.
Export Your Timesheets
Export your historical project and time log data directly from DeskTime as a CSV file.
Clean & Audit with Free Tool
Drop the file into our CSV Timesheet Cleaner to inspect totals, fix formatting, and check anomalies.
Start 10s Matrix Logging
Invite your team to VeloTime. Start typing entire weeks with keyboard navigation in under 10 seconds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about switching from DeskTime to VeloTime.