Software · head to head
Akiflow vs DeskTime
DeskTime
Software
Automatic computer activity tracking and productivity analytics
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- Rated
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The short version
- Only DeskTime has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Akiflow no native data export feature - tasks cannot be exported to CSV, JSON, or other standard formats; DeskTime screenshots are excluded from the Pro plan and start at Premium
- They diverge on capability: Akiflow covers Universal inbox, DeskTime covers Automatic activity tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Akiflow and DeskTime actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Akiflow
- Universal inbox
- Time blocking
- Command bar
- Drag-and-drop scheduling
- Recurring tasks
- Google Calendar
- Outlook
- Todoist
Only in DeskTime
- Automatic activity tracking
- Application and website tracking
- Daily reports
- Weekly summaries
- Privacy-first design
- Detailed analytics
- Goal setting
- Mobile apps
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Akiflow
- Productivitynot DeskTime
- Collaborationnot DeskTime
- Task managementnot DeskTime
- Organizationnot DeskTime
DeskTime
- Automatic time tracking of desktop app and website usagenot Akiflow
- Measuring team productivity and idle timenot Akiflow
- Scheduling shifts and tracking absencesnot Akiflow
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Akiflow
- No native data export feature - tasks cannot be exported to CSV, JSON, or other standard formats
- Mobile app integrations limited to 7 native apps compared to 30+ on desktop and web versions
- Designed for individual users only with no team collaboration features or shared workspaces
- No native project management capabilities to group related tasks or track project-level progress
- Limited task-to-event conversion functionality restricting workflow flexibility
DeskTime
- Screenshots are excluded from the Pro plan and start at Premium
- Integrations and API access require the Premium plan
- Shift scheduling requires the Premium plan
- Enterprise is aimed at 200+ users and is priced by quote with no published rate
- The advertised $6.42 and $9.17 per user rates require annual billing; monthly billing costs more
- The trial lasts 14 days
Pricing, plan by plan
Akiflow
$19/month- Pro$34/month
- Universal task inbox from 30+ apps
- Time blocking with calendar integration
- Aki AI assistant
- Pro Annual$19/month
- Universal task inbox from 30+ apps
- Time blocking with calendar integration
- Aki AI assistant
DeskTime
Free- FreeFree
- Activity tracking
- Basic reports
- Weekly emails
- Pro$9/month
- Everything in Free
- Advanced reports
- Detailed analytics
Which should you pick?
Choose Akiflow if
- You need universal inbox.
- You work on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android.
- You also want time blocking.
Choose DeskTime if
- You need automatic activity tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows, Linux.
- You also want application and website tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Akiflow or DeskTime better?
- Neither clearly leads. Akiflow starts at $19/month and DeskTime at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Akiflow or DeskTime?
- DeskTime has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $19/month for Akiflow and Free for DeskTime.
- Does Akiflow or DeskTime run on more platforms?
- Akiflow runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. DeskTime runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows, Linux.
- Can I use DeskTime for free?
- Yes. DeskTime has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Akiflow starts at $19/month.
- What is Akiflow best used for?
- Akiflow is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization. Of those, productivity and collaboration are not what DeskTime is typically brought in for.
- What can Akiflow do that DeskTime cannot?
- Akiflow covers Universal inbox, Time blocking, Command bar, Drag-and-drop scheduling. DeskTime covers Automatic activity tracking, Application and website tracking, Daily reports, Weekly summaries.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Akiflow: Does Akiflow offer a free trial?
Yes, Akiflow provides a 7-day free trial with full feature access and no credit card required initially, though credit card details are needed to start. You can extend the trial to 14 days by booking a 1:1 onboarding call with the team.
SourceAkiflow: What apps does Akiflow integrate with?
Akiflow has native integrations with 18+ apps including Slack, Gmail, Notion, Asana, ClickUp, Zoom, Google Calendar, Trello, Todoist, Jira, GitHub, Microsoft Teams, and Outlook. It also connects with 9,000 additional apps through Zapier and IFTTT.
SourceAkiflow: Can I use Akiflow offline?
The desktop app for Mac and Windows supports offline mode, allowing you to work without an internet connection and automatically syncing all changes once you reconnect.
SourceAkiflow: Does Akiflow support team collaboration?
No, Akiflow is designed exclusively for individual power users. There are no team plans, no enterprise tier, and no freemium option. Users can share availability with others via email links but cannot collaborate directly within the app.
SourceAkiflow: What devices can I use Akiflow on?
Akiflow is available on Web, Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android with real-time syncing across all platforms. Mobile apps provide task capture, schedule viewing, and Siri integration on iOS.
SourceAkiflow: How much does Akiflow cost?
Akiflow costs $34/month billed monthly or $19/month billed annually ($228/year). There is no free plan, only a 7-day trial. Students, researchers, and healthcare workers can apply for discounts.
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