How TraqDesk compares with other employee monitoring software
Monitoring tools differ more than their feature lists suggest. Here’s how TraqDesk compares with what other software typically offers, where another tool may suit you better, and what to ask before you buy.
Updated 31 October 2026 · 4 minute read
TraqDesk and other software at a glance
The “other software” column is a general summary of pricing pages we read in October 2026 from employee monitoring products sold in India. It won’t be true of every product, and prices and plans change.
| TraqDesk | Other software | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹500 per PC per month, or ₹5,000 per PC per year, excluding GST | About ₹100 to ₹600 per user per month on the plans we checked, varying by team size and plan |
| What the price includes | All features, hosting, setup and support | Often split into plans, with some features sold as paid add-ons |
| Free trial | 7 days | Commonly 7 to 15 days |
| Hosting | Hosted for you, with no server to manage | Usually cloud; some also offer on-premise, sometimes only on large plans |
| Live screens | Yes, a live wall and full-size view | Offered by many, but check which plan includes it |
| Remote control | Yes, mouse and keyboard takeover | Often not listed on pricing pages, so ask |
| Pen drives | Instant alert with drive name, PC, time and a screenshot. Doesn’t block USB | Varies: some detect or block USB, sometimes only on certain plans or as an add-on |
| Website blocking | Yes, plus daily limits per team | Varies by product and plan |
| Attendance | Yes, automatic from PC activity | Commonly included |
| Keystroke recording | No, never recorded | Some offer it, as standard or as an add-on; others leave it off by default |
| Hidden tracking | No, built for open monitoring | Some offer stealth or silent modes |
When other software may suit you better
- You want the lowest possible price per user, because some plans start below ours.
- You need to block USB drives outright. TraqDesk alerts you but doesn’t block them.
- You need to run the software on your own servers. TraqDesk is hosted only.
- You want keystroke data, which TraqDesk doesn’t record. Take advice on whether that’s appropriate for your business.
- You want AI analytics or monitoring of field staff and mobile devices.
When TraqDesk may suit you better
- You want one simple price with every feature included.
- You want to watch screens live and take over a PC to help someone.
- You want proof when a pen drive is used, with an automatic screenshot, while staff who need USB drives keep working.
- You don’t want to manage a server or VPN.
- You prefer open monitoring without recording what people type.
Questions to ask any vendor
- Is the price per month or only when paid yearly, and does it include GST?
- Which features on the website are add-ons or limited to higher plans?
- How long is data such as screenshots and recordings kept, and does keeping it longer cost more?
- Who sets it up, and is support included in India’s working hours?
- Does it work on all our computers, including Mac and Linux if we have them?
How to decide
Write down the one problem you most want to solve, then test it during a free trial on two or three real PCs. If it’s leads and data leaving the office, plug in a pen drive and see how fast the alert reaches you. Whichever tool you choose, use it on company PCs and tell employees in writing that they are monitored.
More reading: how to stop employees stealing leads and data and TraqDesk pricing.
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