Productivity · head to head
Akiflow vs Time Doctor

Time Doctor
Productivity
Employee time tracking and productivity monitoring
- From
- $3/addon
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Akiflow no native data export feature - tasks cannot be exported to CSV, JSON, or other standard formats; Time Doctor specific plan prices not published on pricing page, must contact sales
- They diverge on capability: Akiflow covers Universal inbox, Time Doctor covers Time tracking with timer.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Akiflow and Time Doctor actually diverge.
| Attribute | Akiflow | Time Doctor |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/month | $3/addon |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android | Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows |
| Founded | 2020 | 2011 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Productivity).
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 Time Doctor
- Time tracking with timer
- Activity monitoring
- Screenshots
- GPS tracking
- Webcam monitoring
- Reports and invoicing
- Mobile apps
- Team management
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Akiflow
- Productivitynot Time Doctor
- Collaborationnot Time Doctor
- Task managementnot Time Doctor
- Organizationnot Time Doctor
Time Doctor
- Employee time tracking and productivity monitoringnot Akiflow
- Remote and hybrid team managementnot Akiflow
- Workforce analytics for resource optimizationnot Akiflow
- Payroll integration for enterprisesnot 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
Time Doctor
- Specific plan prices not published on pricing page, must contact sales
- Software Cost Insights add-on costs $3 per user per month
- Historical data retention limited to 3 months on Basic tier
- No pricing transparency for video recording and benchmarks add-ons
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
Time Doctor
$3/addon- Basic$null/month
- Automatic tracking
- Projects and tasks management
- Screenshots
- Standard$null/month
- Everything in Basic
- Schedules
- Attendance
- Premium$null/month
- Everything in Standard
- AI benchmarks
- Video recording
- Enterprise$null/month
- All features
- Private cloud
- Customizable dashboards
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 Time Doctor if
- You need time tracking with timer.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
- You also want activity monitoring.
Questions people ask
- Is Akiflow or Time Doctor better?
- Neither clearly leads. Akiflow starts at $19/month and Time Doctor at $3/addon, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Akiflow or Time Doctor?
- Akiflow starts at $19/month and Time Doctor at $3/addon.
- Does Akiflow or Time Doctor run on more platforms?
- Akiflow runs on Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android. Time Doctor runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
- 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 Time Doctor is typically brought in for.
- What can Akiflow do that Time Doctor cannot?
- Akiflow covers Universal inbox, Time blocking, Command bar, Drag-and-drop scheduling. Time Doctor covers Time tracking with timer, Activity monitoring, Screenshots, GPS tracking.
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.
SourceTime Doctor: Is there a free trial for Time Doctor?
Yes, Time Doctor offers two weeks of free access to all Premium plan features without requiring a credit card.
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.
SourceTime Doctor: What are Time Doctor's add-on costs?
Software Cost Insights costs $3 per user per month. HRIS and Payroll integrations each cost $200 per integration. Benchmarks AI, Meeting Insights, and Video Recording pricing is not listed.
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.
SourceTime Doctor: How long does Time Doctor retain employee data?
Data retention varies by plan: Basic tier retains 3 months of historical data, while Premium and Enterprise tiers retain 2 years.
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.
SourceTime Doctor: Does Time Doctor offer annual billing discounts?
Yes, customers who pay annually receive two months free, equivalent to a 16.6% discount on the subscription cost.
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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