You want to know what is happening on a computer you own, but you are not sitting in front of it. Maybe it is the family PC while you are at work, or a company machine in another room. SpyAgent with SpyAnywhere Cloud from Spytech Software handles both halves of that job. SpyAgent records activity on the PC, and SpyAnywhere lets you read those records from a web browser.
Quick facts
- Platforms: Windows NT4, 200x, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11, 32-bit and 64-bit
- Price: starts at $99.95 for 1 computer, $149.95 for 3 computers
- Trial: a free trial download is offered
- Disk space: 3MB
- Remote access: through a SpyAnywhere Cloud account in your web browser
Key features
A time-stamped record of what was typed, visited and run
SpyAgent logs keystrokes, website activity, internet connections, chat conversations, emails sent and received, files opened and printed, application usage, window activity, clipboard contents and mouse clicks. It can also record from the microphone. Every entry is stamped with the date and time, and logs can be saved and exported.
Watch the remote screen and keystrokes in real time
Through SpyAnywhere Cloud you can see the monitored desktop and the keystrokes as they happen. You do not have to wait for a report to arrive.
Manage SpyAgent from anywhere
From the browser you can change SpyAgent's program and logging settings. You can also archive or clear logs, view graphical activity reports, start, stop or uninstall monitoring, and request an emailed log report on demand.
Stealth, encryption and scheduling controls
The suite has a stealth mode, log file encryption, password protection, and scheduling for both logging times and PC lockdown. The vendor says SpyAgent does not appear in the Task Manager.
Screenshots that you can play back
SpyAgent can capture the desktop at set intervals, on mouse clicks, or when websites are visited. A slideshow-style playback helps you review them quickly.
Who it's for
It suits parents who want to see what happens on a home computer, and employers who monitor company machines. It also suits anyone who needs to check on a PC they own from another location. Spytech says SpyAgent can only be installed on computers you own and have authorization to monitor, so it is not for use on other people's devices.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Very broad logging, from keystrokes and emails to the clipboard and microphone
- Real-time viewing and settings control from a web browser
- Small install of about 3MB
- Free trial available
- Supports current Windows versions in 32-bit and 64-bit
Cons
- Windows only; the Mac is covered by separate Spytech products
- The base price covers one computer, and more machines need the 3-computer tier
- Administrator access is required to install it
- Remote viewing needs an internet connection and a SpyAnywhere Cloud account
FAQs
Does it work on a computer I can't touch?
You have to install SpyAgent on the target PC first, using administrator access. After that you manage it remotely through your SpyAnywhere Cloud account.
Can I see activity live?
Yes. SpyAnywhere shows the remote screen and keystrokes in real time, and you can also browse the stored logs.
How many computers does the base price cover?
The starting price covers 1 computer. A 3-computer option costs more.
Which Windows versions does it run on?
It runs on Windows NT4, 200x, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and 11, in 32-bit and 64-bit.
Can I try it first?
Yes. Spytech offers a free trial download.
System requirements
- Windows NT4, 200x, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10 or 11 (32 and 64-bit)
- 3MB hard disk space
- Internet connection so SpyAnywhere can reach your online account
- Administrator access for installation