When comparing Desktop Task Timer vs Time Doctor, the Slant community recommends Time Doctor for most people. In the question“What are the best time tracking apps for freelancers?” Time Doctor is ranked 16th while Desktop Task Timer is ranked 19th. The most important reason people chose Time Doctor is:
You can start tracking time in just 1 click. Also the reports are really useful to track productivity and improvements.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Light version available
There is a cheaper light version available for those that don't need the full functionality of the app or would like to try it out without spending the more money on the more expensive version.
Pro Export time to CSV
Users can export CSV files from the app to use for billing, etc. Though this does require the non light version.
Pro An internet connection isn't required
Due to the app having no cloud sync there is no need to have an internet connection for the app to run. Everything it does is local to the device.
Pro Sync time across devices using a shared folder
While not necessarily the easiest of options (really more a work around to the apps limited functionality) users can sync the apps files to a shared folder or cloud storage folder in order to have sync'd time across Mac's.
Pro Easy to use and great UI
You can start tracking time in just 1 click. Also the reports are really useful to track productivity and improvements.
Pro Time Doctor tracks work hours and productivity
Excellent at productivity and time monitoring. The desktop client is discreet, the web-based reports are very accurate.
Pro Has email notifications
Users can set up email notifications through the app in order to get activity reports send at certain intervals.
Pro All data encrypted
Everything that is sent to Time Doctor's servers is encrypted, so no worries about security.
Cons
Con Only available for OSX
Can only be used on OSX devices, which is pretty limiting for those that use multiple OS's.
Con Expensive
At $10 a month there are cheaper solutions out there for employee monitoring and time tracking.