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Pryer

by Bekker Technologies · Since 2012
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Quick facts
VendorBekker Technologies
Year launched2012
StatusActive
LocationLondon, United Kingdom
Countries servedGlobal
Languages13
IntegrationsN/A
Free tierN/A
Free trialYES
Contact salesN/A

About Pryer

Pryer is a business software platform from Bekker Technologies that supports small business operations on Windows systems. It combines features such as business software development, customer engagement, and tailored pricing and licensing options so companies can save time and improve office work efficiency. The platform also includes additional features and exclusive software development opportunities for customers to meet specific needs. Pryer's tools are designed to assist businesses in managing various aspects of their operations effectively. Key capabilities: business software development customer engagement tools pricing and licensing management additional software features exclusive development services Best for: small business owners that need comprehensive software solutions for their operational tasks.

Pryer by Bekker Technologies is an employee monitoring and human resource management tool developed to enhance workplace productivity, efficiency, and accountability through continuous computer activity tracking. The software’s design prioritizes simplicity and practical usability, making it easy and fast to install while delivering its insights directly through automated hourly email reports rather than a traditional dashboard interface. Each report provides managers with a quick summary of work activity, including machine active time, work time, and private time percentages, allowing for efficient oversight without needing to access a separate platform. Pryer’s functionality centers on detailed activity logging, capturing keystrokes, window titles, and screenshots, while also offering advanced alert systems that flag predefined words such as “gambling” or “commission” to detect possible misconduct or compliance issues. Beyond monitoring, the tool extends into HR management with time and attendance tracking, holiday and absence records, and work-hour summaries that support payroll management. Its standout performance characteristic is its remarkably lightweight design, consuming only about 0.4% of system resources, ensuring that it operates invisibly without affecting user performance.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Low Resource Usage: Extremely lightweight, using about 0.4% of system resources.
  • Unique Reporting: Hourly email reports provide a quick, summarized view of activity (work/private percentages) for efficiency.
  • One-Time Purchase: Offers a unique, cost-effective one-time payment license instead of recurring monthly fees.
  • Security & HR Tools: Features like Alert Word Tracking and comprehensive Holiday and Absence Control are integrated.
  • Easy Installation: Described as "cheap and easy to install."
Cons
  • Limited Compatibility: Only supports Windows operating systems.
  • No API: Lack of an API restricts integration with other essential business software.
  • High Surveillance Focus: Highly invasive features like keystroke logging and screenshots may create privacy concerns.
  • Limited Support Options: Support is listed as Chat and Documentation, lacking phone or extensive community resources.
  • Deployment Restriction: Only available as an On-Premise solution, which may complicate use for widely distributed remote teams.

Features

Key features

Email Activity Summary

Sends hourly reports (configurable) with the machine active, work, and private time percentages in the email title for a quick-glance status update.

Proactive Alarm Words

Triggers an immediate alert in the email title if specific, pre-defined alarm words are typed by the employee.

Untamperable Client

The software cannot be stopped, uninstalled, or modified by the user, ensuring uninterrupted monitoring.

Integrated Attendance and Absence Control

Reports on detailed time metrics, including arrival, departure, breaks, and summarizes holidays taken in monthly reports.

Lightweight Performance

Uses only around 0.4% of the system resources, ensuring it is fast, reliable, and non-disruptive.

One-Time Pricing Model

Available for a single, one-time purchase price per computer with no recurring monthly or yearly fees.

Additional features

Activity Email Reports

Sends detailed activity reports hourly, with a configurable frequency from 5 to 120 minutes.

Window Title Monitoring

Records the active window title the user is working on at a configurable frequency (5 to 30 seconds).

Keystroke Logging

Reports all characters and text typed on the monitored computer.

Screenshots

Captures and includes a screenshot of the complete monitor every three minutes in the email report.

Activity Percentage Summary

Provides the percentage of time the computer was active, spent on work, and spent on private activities in the email subject.

Alarm Word Alerts

Allows defining specific words that, if typed, trigger an immediate alert in the email title.

Daily, Weekly, and Monthly Reports

Generates summary reports for different time periods for each employee/computer.

Attendance Tracking (Arrival/Departure)

Reports the time the employee Arrived in the Office and Left the Office.

Time Present and Working Time

Calculates the total Time Present and the actual Working Time.

Break Tracking

Reports the Number of Breaks and details of Break Periods (e.g., lunch).

Inactive Time Reporting

Tracks and reports time the employee was Present but Inactive on the computer.

Private Activities Time

Calculates and reports the total Time spent on Private Activities.

Holiday and Absence Control

Shows days with half or complete time off and holidays taken in the current year within monthly reports.

Historical Analysis

Allows retrieving reports over time for analysis of punctuality and hours worked historically.

Business Process Analysis

Enables the analysis of time-intensive business processes to identify areas for improvement and automation.

Employee Development Monitoring

Helps spot positive and negative employee developments for timely correction.

Performance Comparison

Allows comparing employee output with colleagues or over time to inform decisions on bonus pay and salary increases.

Untamperable Client

Cannot be stopped, uninstalled, or modified by the end user, only by the administrator.

Antivirus Compatibility

Works reliably with major antivirus software like Windows Defender, Avast, Eset, Norton-Symantec, Avg, Avira, Kaspersky, McAfee, and Panda.

Remote Control and Monitoring

Allows checking employee activity from any location in the world via email reports.

Lightweight System Use

Uses around 0.4% of system resources, making it fast and reliable.

Windows Compatibility

Supports Windows 10, Windows 8, Windows 7, and Windows XP computers.

One-Time Pricing

Available for a single, one-time price per computer with volume discounts.

14-Day Free Trial

Offers a free 14-day trial without requiring credit card or payment details.

24-Hour Support

Promises competent and fast email/contact form support with an answer within 24 hours.

Spyware Free Guarantee

Guarantees that the software is free of Spyware, Adware, and Malware.

Data Privacy

Data is only sent to the user's provided email address and is not recorded, stored, or accessed by Pryer's developers.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
13
Interface languages
2
Billing currencies

Interface languages

EnglishSpanishFrenchGermanItalianPortugueseDutchRussianChineseJapaneseKoreanArabicHindi

Billing currencies

🇺🇸USD🇪🇺EUR

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