You want to know what is happening on a family PC or a work computer while you are away from it. You don't want to drive over, sit at the keyboard and install software by hand. Spytech Realtime-Spy is built for that situation. You install it by sending a single file to a computer you own, and you read the activity logs from any web browser.
Quick facts
- Platforms: Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7. Mac, Chromebook and Android versions are also available.
- Price: Standard Edition starts at $79.95 for 1 computer. The PLUS Edition is $99.95 for 3 computers.
- License: a 12-month usage license, with free upgrades and free remote assistance.
- Viewing: cloud-based, through your own secure member's area.
- Demo: an online demo account is available.
Key features
Install and uninstall without touching the computer
You send a single file to the computer you want to monitor. When you finish, you can uninstall it remotely. You can also change the logging settings remotely, so you never need to reinstall. The person using the computer has to accept an installation notice before monitoring starts.
See keystrokes and screens as they happen
The real-time viewers show typing, screenshots and activity with no delay between log updates. You can watch the user's screen from another location.
A full activity record you can search
Realtime-Spy logs keystrokes, passwords, screenshots, websites and searches, application usage, file and document activity, chats, email and social activity. It also records idle and active time and where the computer was used, with map-based viewing. Logs are organized by activity type, and you can search and sort them.
Overviews and Top 10 reports for a quick check
The Activity Overview summarizes the day's top applications and websites, plus active and idle time. The Visual Overview is a tiled gallery of the latest screenshot from each monitored computer. Top 10 charts cover applications, websites, searches, locations, windows and the most active and idle users.
Email alerts when a keyword appears
You choose keywords for Realtime-Spy to watch for in keystrokes, applications and websites. When one shows up, you get an instant email notification. Every triggered alert is also logged for later review.
Stealth operation and password-protected logs
After installation the program hides itself from the desktop and programs menu, unless you choose to show it. It can also disable popular anti-spy tools that might interfere. Logs are stored in your member's area and protected by your password.
Who it's for
Realtime-Spy suits parents who want to see what a child does on a family computer. It also suits business owners who need to monitor company machines they own. It is a good fit when you manage several computers from one place. Use it only on devices you own, and follow the monitoring and notice rules where you live.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Remote install and uninstall with a single file.
- Real-time keystroke and screen viewing from any browser.
- Wide logging coverage, plus keyword email alerts.
- Free upgrades, free remote assistance and a satisfaction guarantee.
- Versions for Windows, Mac, Chromebook and Android.
Cons
- The license runs for 12 months, so you pay again to keep monitoring.
- The Standard Edition covers one computer only. Monitoring three requires the PLUS Edition.
- The PLUS Edition adds 500 extra screenshots of storage, which suggests screenshot storage is limited.
- The installation has to be accepted by the user of the computer.
- Logs live in the vendor's cloud rather than on your own machine.
FAQs
Do I need physical access to the computer?
No. You can send the logging file to the computer and install it remotely. You can also run it directly on the machine if you prefer.
How do I read the logs?
You sign in to your member's area from any device with a browser. The account is available right after purchase.
What is the difference between the editions?
Standard covers one computer. PLUS covers three computers and adds 500 extra screenshots of storage.
Can I try it before buying?
An online demo account lets you look around the viewing interface first.
Does it work on Mac or phones?
Yes. Separate Mac, Chromebook and Android versions are available.
System requirements
Realtime-Spy runs on Windows 11, 10, 8 and 7. Viewing the logs only needs a computer or device with a web browser.