# Paymo vs Time Doctor

| Attribute | Paymo | Time Doctor |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 45.6 (76% (high)) | 42.9 (60% (medium)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"on_prem":true}` |
| description.long | A cloud-based platform combining time tracking, project management, task collaboration, and invoicing to help small businesses manage client work efficiently and bill accurately. | Time Doctor is a workforce analytics platform that tracks employee productivity and time usage across remote, hybrid, and in-office teams. It provides AI-driven insights to help leaders identify inefficiencies, optimize workflows, and maintain visibility while respecting employee privacy. |
| features.capabilities | - | `{"iso_27001":true,"pricing_model":"per_user_monthly","idle_timeout_detection":true,"manual_timesheet_entry":true,"project_and_task_hierarchy":true,"browser_extension_stopwatch":true,"billable_hourly_rates_invoicing":true,"employee_screenshot_surveillance":true,"jira_asana_trello_native_extensions":true,"automated_background_activity_tracking":true}` |
| integrations.count | 3 | 60 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"LambdaTest"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"PayPal"}]` | `[{"name":"ADP"},{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Jira"},{"name":"Asana"},{"name":"Trello"},{"name":"Figma"},{"name":"Google Docs"},{"name":"Outlook"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"HRIS systems"},{"name":"Payroll systems"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"US","primaryMarkets":["US","GB"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"linux":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"$0/month forever","features":["Unlimited Time Tracking","Unlimited Invoices","Unlimited Tasks","Task List View","Desktop & Mobile Apps","1GB Storage"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Basic time tracking and task management for solo professionals","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"1","clients":"1","storage":"1GB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Solo","summary":"$5.9/mo (first 3 months), then $9.9/mo","features":["Unlimited Time Tracking","Unlimited Invoices","Flat Rate Projects","Retainer Projects (limited to 3)","Task Kanban View","Guest Access","In-App Tech Support","Desktop & Mobile Apps","5GB Storage"],"minSeats":1,"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":5.9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Enhanced features including project templates and guest access","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"1","storage":"5GB","retainer_projects":"3"}},{"free":false,"name":"Plus","summary":"$10.9/user/mo (first 3 months), then $15.9/user/mo","features":["Everything in Solo","Recurring Invoices","Estimates & Expenses","Integrations & API Access","50GB Storage"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":10.9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Team collaboration features including recurring invoices and integrations","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"50GB"}},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$16.9/mo (first 3 months), then $23.9/mo","features":["Everything in Plus","Project Schedule Timeline","Timesheet Approvals","Automatic Ghost Bookings","Employee Leave Management","Priority Support","Online Remote Assistance","500GB Storage"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":16.9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Advanced team features with timeline management and approval workflows","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"storage":"500GB"}}],"summary":"From free to $16.9/mo with 15-day free trial. Up to 40% discount with annual billing.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.paymoapp.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-19T22:03:01.894Z","freeTrialDays":15,"startingPrice":{"amount":5.9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Basic","summary":"Per user / month, billed monthly or annually","features":["Automatic tracking","Projects & Tasks","Timeline Report","Screenshots","Online / Offline Tracking","Knowledge Base","Groups / Teams"],"commitment":"monthly","description":"Entry-level plan for visibility into remote or hybrid workforce.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Standard","summary":"Per user / month, billed monthly or annually; includes 60+ integrations","features":["Automatic tracking","Projects & Tasks","Timeline Report","Screenshots","Online / Offline Tracking","Knowledge Base","Groups / Teams","Attendance","Time approvals","Activity Summary","Web & App Usage reporting","Productivity Ratings","Leave tracking","Break tracking","Payroll","Work-life balance metrics","Real-time notifications","60+ integrations","Upgraded support"],"commitment":"monthly","description":"Mid-tier plan with granular team reporting and productivity metrics.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"Per user / month, billed monthly or annually; includes all advanced AI and reporting features","features":["Automatic tracking","Projects & Tasks","Timeline Report","Screenshots","Online / Offline Tracking","Knowledge Base","Groups / Teams","Attendance","Time approvals","Activity Summary","Web & App Usage reporting","Productivity Ratings","Leave tracking","Break tracking","Payroll","Work-life balance metrics","Real-time notifications","60+ integrations","Upgraded support","Benchmarks AI","Office vs Remote Report","Unusual Activity AI Report","Mouse jiggler & Clicker Detection","Irregular Keyboard Activity","Internet Connectivity Tracking","Video screen recording","Dedicated Success Manager","Executive Dashboard & reporting","Automatic user provisioning","Historical tracking data","Open API access","Single Sign-On (SSO)","Client Login Access","Meeting Insights","Software cost insights"],"commitment":"monthly","description":"Comprehensive plan with AI analytics, screen recording, and advanced reporting.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing; monthly and annual options available","features":["All Premium features","Private Cloud Deployment","Customizable BI Dashboards","Custom pricing and contract terms","Guided implementation and onboarding"],"description":"Fully customized plan for enterprise organizations with dedicated support.","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Benchmarks AI","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":3,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"HRIS Native Integration","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"integration","amount":200,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Payroll Native Integration"}],"summary":"From per-user monthly pricing; annual billing includes 2 months free (16.6% discount). 14-day free trial of Premium plan. Custom Enterprise pricing available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.timedoctor.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T15:42:18.956Z","freeTrialDays":14,"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | unknown |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":5.9,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99 | 99 |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.hipaa | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.pci | yes | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Time Tracking)

| Capability | Paymo | Time Doctor |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Manual timesheet entry | - | ✓ |
| Browser extension stopwatch | - | ✓ |
| Automated background activity tracking | - | ✓ |
| Project and task hierarchy | - | ✓ |
| Billable hourly rates invoicing | - | ✓ |
| Employee screenshot surveillance | - | ✓ |
| Idle timeout detection | - | ✓ |
| Geofencing gps tracking mobile | - | - |
| Jira asana trello native extensions | - | ✓ |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | ✓ |
| Pricing model | - | Per user monthly |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:26:53.444Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*