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Snyk vs Time Doctor

Snyk logo

Snyk

Software

Developer-first security platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Time Doctor logo

Time Doctor

Software

Employee time tracking and productivity monitoring

From
$4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Snyk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Snyk free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month; Time Doctor historical tracking data retention is capped by plan: 3 months on Basic and 6 months on Standard, versus 2 years on Premium and Enterprise
  • They diverge on capability: Snyk covers Open source security, Time Doctor covers Time tracking with timer.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Snyk and Time Doctor actually diverge.

Attributes where Snyk and Time Doctor differ
AttributeSnykTime Doctor
Starting priceFree$4/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, CLI, IDE integrationsWeb, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows
Founded20152011

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 Snyk

  • Open source security
  • Code security (SAST)
  • Container security
  • IaC security
  • License compliance
  • Fix PRs
  • Priority scoring
  • Developer IDE integration

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.

Snyk

  • Individual developers testing on free tier with limited monthly scansnot Time Doctor
  • Development teams using Team plan with increased test quotas and IDE integrationnot Time Doctor
  • Enterprises requiring unlimited testing via Enterprise plan with custom security rulesnot Time Doctor

Time Doctor

  • Productivitynot Snyk
  • Collaborationnot Snyk
  • Task managementnot Snyk
  • Organizationnot Snyk

Where each one falls short

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

Snyk

  • Free plan has strict test limits across all modules: Open Source (200), Code (100), Infrastructure as Code (300), Container (100) tests per month
  • Free and Team plans count only contributing developers making commits within 90 days; public contributions do not count
  • Enterprise plan requires custom pricing and sales contact

Time Doctor

  • Historical tracking data retention is capped by plan: 3 months on Basic and 6 months on Standard, versus 2 years on Premium and Enterprise
  • HRIS and Payroll native integrations are paid add-ons at $200 per integration per month
  • Software Cost Insights add-on costs $3 per user per month on top of the base plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Snyk

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Snyk review.

Time Doctor

$4/month
  • Basic$4/month
    • Time tracking
    • Reports
    • Mobile apps
  • Standard$6/month
    • Everything in Basic
    • Activity monitoring
    • Screenshots
  • Premium$10/month
    • Everything in Standard
    • GPS tracking
    • Webcam snapshots

Which should you pick?

Choose Snyk if

  • You need open source security.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, CLI, IDE integrations.
  • You also want code security (sast).
Snyk review

Choose Time Doctor if

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

Questions people ask

Is Snyk or Time Doctor better?
Neither clearly leads. Snyk starts at Free and Time Doctor at $4/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Snyk or Time Doctor?
Snyk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Snyk and $4/month for Time Doctor.
Does Snyk or Time Doctor run on more platforms?
Snyk runs on Web, CLI, IDE integrations. Time Doctor runs on Web, IOS, Android, MacOS, Windows.
Can I use Snyk for free?
Yes. Snyk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Time Doctor starts at $4/month.
What is Snyk best used for?
Snyk is most often used for individual developers testing on free tier with limited monthly scans, development teams using team plan with increased test quotas and ide integration, enterprises requiring unlimited testing via enterprise plan with custom security rules. Of those, individual developers testing on free tier with limited monthly scans and development teams using team plan with increased test quotas and ide integration are not what Time Doctor is typically brought in for.
What can Snyk do that Time Doctor cannot?
Snyk covers Open source security, Code security (SAST), Container security, IaC security. Time Doctor covers Time tracking with timer, Activity monitoring, Screenshots, GPS tracking.
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