Reece B.
Rocky start, graceful ending
From a product perspective, there were aspects of ActivTrak that worked very well. The activity tracking was accurate and reliable, and the activity logs provided detailed visibility into user behaviour and system usage. Reporting was generally consistent and easy to consume, making it straightforward to identify trends and review historical activity. Our initial experience with ActivTrak was frustrating. During the trial period we encountered issues with the authenticated proxy setup that we had been advised would work, but ultimately did not. This significantly limited our ability to properly evaluate the platform and generate meaningful reports. We requested a short trial extension to compensate for the lost evaluation time, but that request was declined. Due to internal confusion, a local administrator proceeded with a subscription purchase to obtain reporting capabilities. We then discovered we were committed to a yearly agreement and initially struggled to get assistance regarding cancellation and refund options. Multiple follow-up attempts went unanswered, which added to the frustration. That said, I want to acknowledge that ActivTrak eventually reviewed the situation and took ownership of the issue. The Manager of Customer Success, personally reached out, acknowledged the problems we experienced, and arranged for the subscription to be cancelled without penalty. This was a professional response and ultimately resolved our primary concern.
Response from ActivTrakMay 27, 2026
Hi Reece - thanks for sharing your experience. I just sent a request asking for more information from you so I can look into this for you. Thanks so much! ~Megan



