Arguably the biggest challenge the businesses face with remote teams is managing them effectively. That is a big part of why employee monitoring software has become increasingly popular – to the point where there are so many options that you may struggle to choose which to use.
If you want to know the best remote employee monitoring software for 2025, here are 3 that you should try out:
Positioned as a tool to monitor employee productivity, Controlio serves up a comprehensive suite of time tracking and activity monitoring features. It can track attendance, how employees spend their work hours, app and web usage, emails and IM communications, keystrokes, screenshots, screen recordings, and more.
All the data Controlio connects is available via its web-based dashboard and is displayed in simple yet in-depth analytics. It will also calculate a productivity score for each employee to provide an easy way to track or compare productivity trends.
In addition to its other features, Controlio will let you set up behavior rules that you can use to block unwanted actions or send you alerts when they’re triggered. If necessary it can be set up to send you reports at specific intervals.
If you’re looking for a tool that not only monitors employees but also helps with project and time management then Insightful may be the right fit. It has both time and activity features, but pairs that with the ability to add projects or tasks and assign employees while tracking their work.
When it comes to managing remote employees, one of Insightful’s most useful features is that it can periodically take screenshots as evidence that work is being done. However there are limitations on the number of screenshots it can take per hour that depend on the plan you’re using.
Just to top it off, Insightful has project budgeting features and supports several integrations with popular apps.
Over the years ActivTrak has developed a reputation for its monitoring as well as advanced analytics and in-depth insights. It not only monitors employees and derives insights into their work hours and activity, but also provides insights into overall business and team performance levels.
As far as its monitoring and tracking features go, ActivTrak is comprehensive and will monitor almost all types of activity. It can also track mouse movements and keyboard activity – though it does not log keystrokes as many other tools do. Similarly while it can capture screenshots, it does not offer continuous screen recording.
Overall ActivTrak is a very effective tool though you should pay close attention to its plans as the features offered vary significantly from one tier to the next.
Conclusion
Each of these employee monitoring tools is unique yet highly effective in its own right and will let you easily keep tabs on remote employees and manage them more easily. If possible you may want to try them out first using the free trials that are available so you see firsthand what they can do and which one you prefer.