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Microsoft 365 vs DeskTime

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Microsoft 365

Software

Productivity apps with built-in AI, security and cloud storage in one plan

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
DeskTime logo

DeskTime

Software

Automatic computer activity tracking and productivity analytics

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Microsoft 365 free web tier caps storage at 5GB; Basic tier is $1.99/month for only 100GB; DeskTime screenshots are excluded from the Pro plan and start at Premium

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Microsoft 365 and DeskTime actually diverge.

Attributes where Microsoft 365 and DeskTime differ
AttributeMicrosoft 365DeskTime
PlatformsWebWeb, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows, Linux
FoundedUnknown2013

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 Microsoft 365

Nothing recorded that DeskTime does not also cover.

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.

Microsoft 365

No use cases recorded yet. See the Microsoft 365 review.

DeskTime

  • Automatic time tracking of desktop app and website usagenot Microsoft 365
  • Measuring team productivity and idle timenot Microsoft 365
  • Scheduling shifts and tracking absencesnot Microsoft 365

Where each one falls short

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

Microsoft 365

  • Free web tier caps storage at 5GB; Basic tier is $1.99/month for only 100GB
  • Family plan tops out at 6 people and AI features cannot be shared across family members even on paid plans

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

Microsoft 365

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Microsoft 365 review.

DeskTime

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Activity tracking
    • Basic reports
    • Weekly emails
  • Pro$9/month
    • Everything in Free
    • Advanced reports
    • Detailed analytics

Which should you pick?

Choose Microsoft 365 if

  • You want to start without paying.
Microsoft 365 review

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.
DeskTime review

Questions people ask

Is Microsoft 365 or DeskTime better?
Neither clearly leads. Microsoft 365 starts at Free and DeskTime at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Microsoft 365 or DeskTime?
Microsoft 365 starts at Free and DeskTime at Free.
Does Microsoft 365 or DeskTime run on more platforms?
Microsoft 365 runs on Web. DeskTime runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows, Linux.
Can I use Microsoft 365 for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Microsoft 365 do that DeskTime cannot?
DeskTime covers Automatic activity tracking, Application and website tracking, Daily reports, Weekly summaries.
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