TL;DR:
Time Doctor uses minimal data. Bandwidth depends on the screenshot interval, screen resolution, and whether video recording is enabled. At a 15-minute interval, expect about 1.4 MB/hour, while continuous video recording consumes about 5–10 MB/hour.
How Much Data Does Time Doctor Use in a Day?
Time Doctor transmits small amounts of data while tracking. The actual bandwidth usage depends on the chosen screenshot interval, on-screen content, and the number of monitors.
Estimated Data Usage Per Hour
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15-minute interval: about 1.4 MB/hour
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3-minute interval: about 4.2 MB/hour
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Without screenshots: about 770 KB/hour
Bandwidth consumption increases if:
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High-resolution monitors are used.
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Monitors display graphics-heavy or dynamic content.
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Multiple monitors are connected.
Data Usage With Video Recording
With Video Continuous enabled, data usage increases. On average, regular work consumes about 5–10 MB/hour. By comparison, streaming HD video consumes over 100 MB/hour.
Monitoring Bandwidth Usage
Use a third-party network monitor to measure bandwidth consumption. One such tool is NetBalancer (Windows). Similar tools exist for macOS and Linux.
Summary
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Adjust the Screenshot interval in Settings / Users.
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Expect higher data use with shorter intervals, higher resolutions, and multiple monitors.
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Video Continuous recording consumes more data but remains significantly lower than streaming video.
Should there be any inconsistencies or concerns regarding the article, contact support@timedoctor.com for prompt assistance.