Updated Mar 2026
MonitUp is a privacy-first employee monitoring software for Windows teams that need better visibility into app usage, websites, screenshots, work hours, and productivity trends without relying on invasive monitoring methods.
Built for remote teams, hybrid teams, law firms, and security-conscious businesses that want practical reporting, clearer oversight, and better operational decisions.
Employee monitoring software helps companies understand how work happens on company devices. It typically shows which applications are used, which websites are visited, when work starts and ends, how active time is distributed, and where managers may need better visibility.
The best tools are not designed for secret surveillance. They are designed for productivity visibility, security review, manager reporting, and better decisions.
For companies evaluating computer monitoring software or employee internet monitoring software, the goal should be simple: collect only what is useful, explain it clearly, and use the data to improve workflows and accountability.
| Capability | How it helps |
|---|---|
| App and website tracking | See how time is spent across software tools, browsers, and daily workflows. |
| Screenshots | Add visual context to reports when needed, without making screenshots the entire monitoring strategy. |
| Working hours and activity trends | Review start/end times, active and idle patterns, and team-wide work habits. |
| Productivity reporting | Understand which tools support productive work and where time is being lost. |
| Policy and security visibility | Support internal reviews and investigate policy-sensitive activity with better evidence. |
| Cloud or on-premise deployment | Choose a faster cloud rollout or a more controlled on-premise setup for internal IT requirements. |
If your team needs a more specific use case, see our law firm employee monitoring page.
| Category | Collected | Not collected |
|---|---|---|
| Activity signals | Apps used, websites visited, active/idle time, start/end times | Personal passwords, private message content |
| Screenshots | Configurable screenshots for reporting and review | High-resolution spy capture as a default model |
| Keystrokes | - | No keylogging |
| Location | Optional and limited, only when configured for audit or recovery context | No live GPS or street-level tracking by default |
| Policy reporting | Reporting for visibility, review, and audit support | Hidden monitoring without notice or documented purpose |
Clear policies matter. Read more in our GDPR guide and our privacy-first monitoring guide.
Some teams want fast onboarding with minimal IT effort. Others need stronger infrastructure control, private deployment, or an internal security review before rollout.
| Option | Best for | Main advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud | Teams that want faster rollout and simpler onboarding | Easy setup and faster time to value |
| On-premise | Organizations that need stronger infrastructure control or internal IT review | More control over deployment and internal systems |
MonitUp helps teams track app usage, websites, screenshots, work-time patterns, and productivity trends without relying on invasive collection methods.
Start 7-day trial → See pricingIt helps companies understand how work happens on company devices, improve productivity visibility, support manager reporting, and strengthen policy or security review.
No. MonitUp does not use keylogging. It focuses on app usage, website activity, work-time reporting, and configurable screenshots.
Remote teams, hybrid teams, law firms, IT-led SMBs, and operations-focused businesses often benefit most because they need more visibility than manual supervision can provide.
Choose cloud if you want faster rollout and simpler setup. Choose on-premise if your organization needs stronger infrastructure control, internal review, or a private deployment model.
No. The best tools are used to improve accountability, workflow clarity, manager coaching, productivity reporting, and operational visibility.