Get data-driven performance improvement
Use benchmarks to link work habits to performance, detect anomalies and track progress toward goals.
Customize reports for tailored analysis and easy sharing
Filter reports by multiple variables and set automated email alerts to keep leaders informed.
Integrate calendar data for a more complete picture of workday activity
Fill gaps in digital activity (e.g., employees away from their computer) by importing calendar data for offline meetings.
Leverage out-of-the-box, AI-based location detection
Automatically detect if employees are remote or in-office using VPN and remote desktop data to understand how they work.
Receive alerts for mouse jigglers and other attempts to game the system
Get alerts for unauthorized activities and improper tool use, enhancing security and productivity monitoring while maintaining user privacy.
Offers a free plan that includes up to 3 users and 30 days of data history
The premium Professional plan offers an affordable price – $19 /user /month (users are unlimited).
Integrates with Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, Slack, ServiceNow, Zendesk, Zoom, Microsoft Viva, Lattice, Qualtrics XM, Jira Software, Workday, ADP, Culture Amp, Asana, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, SCIM, SAP SuccessFactors, Personio, HiBob, Dayforce, Paycor, Trinet, and UKG.
No coaching or performance management features
Leaves managers to guess which metrics matter most, resulting in low adoption and data that fails to drive results.
Requires manual work to tailor and share insights
Limited report customization makes it hard to focus on specific insights or share data about specific teams for further analysis.
Relies on self-reporting for visibility into offline activity
Manually time logging makes validation difficult and leaves large parts of the workday possibly unaccounted for or inaccurate.
Limited location detection capabilities
Only supports location detection for VPN in limited scenarios and requires manual input and updates for all office IP/MAC addresses.
Vulnerable to employees trying to game the system
Does not mention this feature, leaving a gap in detection of unproductive or suspicious behavior.
Insightful does not offer a free plan; the lowest plan is $6.40 / user / month
The most premium plan does not include a published price.
Integrates with 7Shifts, ADP Workforce Now, Aha!, AlexisHR, AllianceHCM, Asana, AzureDevOps, BambooHR, Basecamp, BigQuery, Bitbucket, Breathe, CSV Import, Ceridian Dayforce, Charlie, Charthop, ClayHR, ClickUp, CyberArk, Deel, Factorial, Freshteam, GitHub, GitLab, Google Workspace, Gusto, HR Cloud and many more.
Where Insightful falls short
To provide an objective perspective, we analyzed verified user reviews from independent platforms like G2 and Capterra. The following points highlight recurring challenges and limitations reported by actual Insightful customers.
Limited support for multitasking
It could benefit from additional features to better support multitasking across multiple roles or projects. G2 review
Inaccurate and delayed reporting
Reporting is not always accurate. After you update the labels, reports are not updated. Sometimes it is very hard to find accurate information. G2 review
Lack of granular team settings
Some of the features I need for my team can only be applied to the entire organization vs individually… G2 review
Unreliable activity capture
…It is disheartening when the app fails to accurately capture and record work activities, leading to incorrect data and potentially affecting productivity analysis… Capterra review
Poor data export and integration options
I wish there were more integrations with external data sources to push data from insightful, for example, Google Sheets or Slack. Lots of ways to bring information in, but very few ways to push information out. Capterra review
Billing errors and poor account management
Their account management is terrible. We are constantly overpaying because software picks up system users like local admin, Default1, SYSTEM .. and charges you for it… for each machine. This can get expensive in a hurry if you are not looking at the console constantly. Capterra review
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The ActivTrak difference
ActivTrak is the only solution with workforce intelligence, employee monitoring, productivity and performance management, and workforce planning capabilities in a single platform that safeguards employee privacy through transparent, ethical data use.
- Unlocks workforce value in weeks, not months
- Powered by AI-driven analytics for quick, actionable insights
- Enables data-driven decisions on workforce investments
- Integrates with existing tech stack for greater visibility and analysis
Combined with best-in-class customer service and support, it’s easy to see why Insightful customers switch to ActivTrak.
“We measure revenue by headcount and have had a constant increase in that, translating to $6.82M in added value through expense reduction and revenue gain. We’re talking about a 122X ROI which is practically unheard of.”
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