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Hubstaff vs Lazy

Hubstaff logo

Hubstaff

Productivity

Time tracking and team management for remote teams

From
$5.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Lazy logo

Lazy

Productivity

Simple task management that actually works

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Lazy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Hubstaff no pricing amounts published on pricing page; specific dollar amounts for plans not disclosed; Lazy access restricted behind extended waitlist
  • They diverge on capability: Hubstaff covers Time tracking with timer, Lazy covers Today focus.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hubstaff and Lazy actually diverge.

Attributes where Hubstaff and Lazy differ
AttributeHubstaffLazy
Starting price$5.99/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, IOS, Android, MacOS, WindowsWeb, iOS
Founded20122019

Identical on both: 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 Hubstaff

  • Time tracking with timer
  • Activity monitoring
  • GPS location tracking
  • Screenshots
  • Reports and analytics
  • Invoicing
  • Team management
  • Mobile apps

Only in Lazy

  • Today focus
  • Simple task lists
  • Natural language input
  • Widgets
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Calendar
  • Shortcuts
  • iCloud sync

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Hubstaff

  • Productivity
  • Collaboration
  • Task management
  • Organization

Lazy

  • Productivity
  • Collaboration
  • Task management
  • Organization

Both are used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Hubstaff

  • No pricing amounts published on pricing page; specific dollar amounts for plans not disclosed
  • Per-seat pricing structure means users charged per team member regardless of active tracking use
  • Billing model includes prorated charges on annual plans but full rates for new monthly users, creating potential cost complications

Lazy

  • Access restricted behind extended waitlist
  • Mobile app read-only, limiting full-time mobile use
  • Slow product development cycle with limited feature updates
  • Customer support difficult to reach with poor ticketing system

Pricing, plan by plan

Hubstaff

$5.99/month
  • FreeFree
    • Basic time tracking
    • Limited to 1 user
    • Basic reports
  • Starter$5.99/month
    • Time tracking
    • Team management
    • Reports
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • Everything in Starter
    • GPS tracking
    • Activity monitoring

Lazy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited tasks
    • Today focus
    • Basic lists
  • Pro$4/month
    • Recurring tasks
    • Calendar sync
    • Themes

Which should you pick?

Choose Hubstaff if

  • You need time tracking with timer.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
  • You also want activity monitoring.
Hubstaff review

Choose Lazy if

  • You need today focus.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS.
  • You also want simple task lists.
Lazy review

Questions people ask

Is Hubstaff or Lazy better?
Neither clearly leads. Hubstaff starts at $5.99/month and Lazy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hubstaff or Lazy?
Lazy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $5.99/month for Hubstaff and Free for Lazy.
Does Hubstaff or Lazy run on more platforms?
Hubstaff runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows. Lazy runs on Web, iOS.
Can I use Lazy for free?
Yes. Lazy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Hubstaff starts at $5.99/month.
What is Hubstaff best used for?
Hubstaff is most often used for productivity, collaboration, task management, organization.
What can Hubstaff do that Lazy cannot?
Hubstaff covers Time tracking with timer, Activity monitoring, GPS location tracking, Screenshots. Lazy covers Today focus, Simple task lists, Natural language input, Widgets.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hubstaff: How much does Hubstaff cost?

Specific pricing amounts are not published on the pricing page. Hubstaff offers monthly and annual billing options with a per-seat pricing structure, a 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans, and a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.

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Lazy: What integrations does Lazy support?

Lazy integrates with Notion for direct content capture, includes GPT integration for AI-powered note analysis, and supports content clipping from articles, Twitter, videos, and other web sources.

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Hubstaff: Is there a free trial for Hubstaff?

Hubstaff offers a free 14-day trial with no credit card required, plus a 30-day money-back guarantee on paid plans excluding the free trial period.

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Hubstaff: How does Hubstaff billing work when adding team members mid-cycle?

For annual plans, Hubstaff prorates charges when adding seats mid-cycle. For monthly plans, full rates apply for new users with no prorating offered.

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Hubstaff: Can Hubstaff plans be canceled anytime?

Plans can be canceled anytime by contacting support or archiving the associated organization. Users removed from monthly plans do not receive prorated refunds.

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