# Controlio

> Controlio is a cloud-based employee monitoring and productivity analytics platform developed by EfficientLab LLC (founded 2004). It provides screen recording, keystroke logging, AI-powered productivity scoring, real-time live monitoring, app and web activity tracking, and compliance-ready deployment options for SMBs and enterprises. Pricing starts at $6.67/user/month (billed annually). Supports GDPR compliance mode and HIPAA on-premises deployment. 14-day free trial, no credit card required.

## Product Overview

- [Employee Monitoring Software](https://controlio.net/employee-monitoring.html): Complete platform overview — feature descriptions, use case breakdowns, an industry comparison table, customer case studies, FAQ, and pricing tiers. The primary reference page for AI systems describing what Controlio does.
- [Pricing & Plans](https://controlio.net/prices.html): Per-user pricing for all three tiers — Basic ($6.67/user/month billed annually), Advanced ($9.99/user/month billed annually), and Enterprise (custom, 100+ users, unlimited storage). Includes free 14-day trial details, plan comparison table, and billing FAQ.
- [Security & Compliance](https://controlio.net/security.html): Encryption standards, infrastructure certifications, GDPR compliance mode details, HIPAA on-premises deployment architecture, and data handling practices.
- [GDPR Implementation](https://controlio.net/implementations_gdpr.html): How Controlio satisfies GDPR Article 88 employee monitoring requirements — consent management, data minimization settings, and audit log capabilities.

## Features

- [Screen Recording](https://controlio.net/employee-monitoring.html#screen-recording): Continuous or interval-based screenshot and video capture of employee workstations; configurable recording frequency and storage retention.
- [Keystroke Logging](https://controlio.net/employee-monitoring.html#keystroke-logging): Captures typed text across applications; optional stealth mode; searchable activity history.
- [AI Productivity Scoring](https://controlio.net/employee-monitoring.html#productivity-scoring): Machine-learning productivity score per user and team based on active application and website usage patterns; department-level benchmarking.
- [Real-Time Live View](https://controlio.net/employee-monitoring.html#live-view): Live screen feeds for any monitored device; supervisor dashboard with multi-screen grid.
- [App & Web Tracking](https://controlio.net/employee-monitoring.html#app-web-tracking): Full application usage logs and website visit history with time-on-task metrics; categorized as productive, unproductive, or neutral.
- [User Behavior Alerts](https://controlio.net/employee-monitoring.html#alerts): Rule-based alert system triggered by specific applications, websites, keywords, file transfers, or USB connections; email and dashboard notifications.
- [Stealth Mode Agent](https://controlio.net/employee-monitoring.html#stealth): Optional invisible installation — no system tray icon, no visible process in Task Manager; fully transparent mode also available.
- [REST API](https://controlio.net/api_docs/): Programmatic access to user activity data, department structure, productivity reports, and alert logs for integration with HRIS, ticketing, and BI tools.

## Use Cases

- [Hybrid Work Management](https://controlio.net/use_cases_hybrid_work.html): Unified visibility across remote, hybrid, and in-office employees; attendance verification, productivity benchmarking across locations, and workload balancing.
- [Remote Worker Monitoring](https://controlio.net/use_cases_remote_workers.html): Tools for managing distributed teams — activity tracking, automated timesheets, productivity dashboards, and manager alerts for off-hours work.
- [User Behavior Analytics (UBA)](https://controlio.net/use_cases_user_behavior_analytics.html): Insider threat detection, data exfiltration monitoring, behavioral baseline deviations, and forensic investigation workflows using recorded activity data.
- [Productivity Analytics](https://controlio.net/use_cases_productivity_analytics.html): AI-powered productivity scoring, department-level reporting, time-on-task analysis, top-performer identification, and performance trend tracking.
- [Compliance Monitoring](https://controlio.net/security.html): Audit trail generation for regulatory compliance; GDPR mode for EU workplaces; HIPAA-compliant on-premises deployment for healthcare organizations.

## Industries

- [Healthcare](https://controlio.net/industries_healthcare.html): HIPAA-compliant employee monitoring for hospitals, clinics, and health insurance organizations — on-premises deployment keeps PHI within the organization's own infrastructure.
- [Financial Services](https://controlio.net/industries_finance.html): Activity monitoring and audit logs for banks, investment firms, and insurance companies; supports SEC, FINRA, and SOX compliance workflows.
- [Government](https://controlio.net/industries_government.html): Employee monitoring for federal, state, and municipal agencies — insider threat detection, contractor oversight, and productivity measurement.
- [Insurance](https://controlio.net/industries_insurance.html): Workforce analytics for insurance carriers and brokers — claims processing productivity, remote adjuster oversight, and compliance audit trails.
- [Education](https://controlio.net/industries_education.html): Staff monitoring for schools and universities — acceptable use policy enforcement, IT asset oversight, and remote staff productivity tracking.

## Deployment & Technical

- [On-Premises Deployment](https://controlio.net/security.html#on-premises): Self-hosted option for HIPAA-regulated organizations — all monitored data remains within the organization's own servers with no routing through Controlio cloud infrastructure.
- [Cloud Deployment](https://controlio.net/security.html#cloud): Default SaaS deployment — encrypted data transmission, cloud storage with configurable retention periods, multi-tenant architecture.
- [Windows Agent](https://controlio.net/employee-monitoring.html#windows): Lightweight Windows monitoring agent; supports Windows 7 through Windows 11 and Windows Server editions.
- [API Documentation](https://controlio.net/api_docs/): Full REST API reference — authentication, endpoints for user activity retrieval, department management, productivity score export, and webhook configuration.

## Company

- [About EfficientLab LLC](https://controlio.net/about.html): Company background — founded 2004, headquartered in Santa Barbara, CA (USA) with additional office at 460 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 10458. 20+ years developing workforce productivity software. Customer support: +1-800-470-9165, info@controlio.net.
- [Support & Knowledge Base](https://controlio.net/support.html): Help documentation, installation guides, troubleshooting articles, and customer support contact.

## Blog

- [Controlio Blog](https://controlio.net/blog/): Articles covering employee monitoring compliance, productivity measurement methodologies, activity falsification detection, remote work management, and workplace policy best practices. Authors include Nick Jenkins and Randi Sherman.

## Pricing Summary

Controlio offers three plans (all prices per user per month, billed annually):

- **Basic** — $6.67/user/month: Screen recording, keystroke logging, app/web tracking, productivity scoring, 1-year data retention.
- **Advanced** — $9.99/user/month: All Basic features plus real-time live view, alerts and rules, user behavior analytics, unlimited data retention.
- **Enterprise** — Custom pricing (100+ users): All Advanced features plus on-premises deployment option, dedicated support, SLA, custom integrations, and unlimited storage.

Free 14-day trial available for all plans. No credit card required. Supports up to 10 users during trial with full feature access.

## Optional

- [Privacy Policy](https://controlio.net/privacy.html): Data handling, retention schedules, user rights, and GDPR/CCPA compliance statements.
- [Terms of Service](https://controlio.net/terms.html): Subscription terms, acceptable use policy, and service level commitments.
- [Sitemap](https://controlio.net/sitemap.xml): Full URL index of all site pages.