On-Premise Employee Monitoring Software for Security-Focused Teams

Updated October 27, 2026

MonitUp On-Premise is employee monitoring software for organizations that want to deploy the platform within their own infrastructure. It helps managers review Windows computer activity while their IT team evaluates the deployment environment, data storage, access requirements, and operational responsibilities.

Review computer start and shutdown times, application and website usage, productivity categories, and optional screenshots through centralized reporting.

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Quick Answer

  • Deployment: MonitUp installed within your organization's infrastructure.
  • Devices: Windows computers used by office, remote, or hybrid teams.
  • Reporting: computer activity, application and website usage, productivity categories, and optional screenshots.
  • Customer example: a 200-PC on-premise deployment at a mining company.
  • Next step: discuss your device count, infrastructure, and reporting needs with MonitUp.

What Is On-Premise Employee Monitoring Software?

On-premise employee monitoring software runs within infrastructure managed by your organization rather than using the vendor's shared cloud deployment.

This deployment model gives IT teams a different starting point for evaluating where monitoring records are stored, how the platform is operated, and how access should be managed.

With MonitUp, the purpose remains the same: give managers useful reporting about company-computer activity. The deployment model is selected according to your organization's infrastructure and operational requirements.

Why Companies Choose On-Premise Employee Monitoring

Control over the deployment environment

Some organizations require business applications to run within infrastructure reviewed and managed by their own IT team. On-premise deployment allows MonitUp to be evaluated within that environment.

Specific data storage requirements

Application activity, working-time records, and screenshots require clear decisions about storage location, access, retention, and deletion. These requirements should be discussed before deployment.

A coordinated purchasing process

Larger deployments may involve IT, operations, management, and procurement. An on-premise assessment brings device count, infrastructure requirements, and reporting expectations into the same discussion.

Who Should Consider MonitUp On-Premise?

Consider an on-premise assessment when infrastructure control is part of your purchasing requirements. Relevant organizations include:

  • Mining and industrial companies evaluating centralized reporting across company Windows computers.
  • Law firms reviewing deployment options for systems used alongside confidential client work.
  • Consulting, engineering, and project companies managing distributed Windows teams.
  • Organizations with an internal IT team responsible for business application hosting and operation.
  • Companies whose purchasing process includes an infrastructure or security review.

For legal workplaces, see our employee monitoring software for law firms .

What MonitUp On-Premise Helps You Monitor

Computer start and shutdown times

Review when monitored Windows computers are turned on and shut down. Use these records alongside activity reports to understand working-day patterns.

Application usage

See which applications are used, when they are used, and how much time is spent using them.

Website and domain usage

Review website activity at the domain level and understand how time is distributed across work-related tools and other sites.

Productivity categories

Classify applications and domains as productive, unproductive, or neutral according to your organization's work context. Review these categories through centralized reports.

Optional screenshots

Screenshots can provide additional context alongside activity records. Screenshot collection is optional and should be configured according to your organization's monitoring policy.

For the broader product overview, visit MonitUp employee monitoring software .

Data Collection and Monitoring Settings

Define which activity records your organization needs before installing the Windows application across a team.

  • Computer start and shutdown records.
  • Application usage times and durations.
  • Website and domain usage times and durations.
  • Productive, unproductive, and neutral activity categories.
  • Optional screenshots.

MonitUp does not use keylogging. Establish employee notice, report-access rules, and a screenshot policy as part of your rollout. Review your organization's responsibilities for the intended use.

Infrastructure Control and IT Review

On-premise deployment allows your organization to evaluate the platform within its chosen infrastructure. Before agreeing on a deployment, review the following points with MonitUp and your IT team:

  • Where the platform and monitoring records will be hosted.
  • Which connectivity requirements apply to the proposed setup.
  • Who will operate and maintain the deployment.
  • Who should be able to access reports and screenshots.
  • How retention, backups, and deletion will be handled.
  • How updates and support will be coordinated.

These are deployment planning topics. Confirm the agreed configuration and responsibilities during the technical assessment. For additional product information, see MonitUp security and compliance .

Cloud vs On-Premise Employee Monitoring Software

The deployment decision depends on your infrastructure requirements, operational capacity, and purchasing process.

Deployment considerations for MonitUp buyers
Consideration Cloud On-premise
Hosting Vendor-managed cloud environment. Your organization's infrastructure.
Getting started Standard account, trial activation, and Windows installation. Discuss requirements and agree on the deployment scope.
IT involvement Review device installation and monitoring settings. Also review hosting, connectivity, and operational responsibilities.
Pricing Published cloud subscription plans. Request a proposal for your deployment requirements.

You can review the standard cloud subscription plans separately. Contact MonitUp for an on-premise proposal.

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Planning Your On-Premise Deployment

A proposed rollout should be reviewed against your organization's environment. A practical evaluation can cover:

  1. Requirements: identify the number of PCs, departments, reporting needs, and preferred monitoring settings.
  2. Technical assessment: discuss hosting, connectivity, installation, and operational responsibilities.
  3. Initial validation: agree on an evaluation scope and review the reporting workflow.
  4. Deployment planning: confirm the rollout approach, support arrangements, and commercial terms.

The schedule, technical requirements, and evaluation arrangements should be agreed for your specific deployment.

Evaluating MonitUp for Your Organization

MonitUp combines Windows activity reporting with cloud and on-premise deployment options. The existing 200-PC mining-company installation provides a concrete example of an on-premise deployment.

During your assessment, focus on the questions that determine whether the product fits your organization:

  • Do the reports answer your managers' operational questions?
  • Which application and domain categories reflect your work?
  • Should screenshots be enabled for the intended use?
  • Does the proposed deployment meet your IT requirements?
  • Are installation and ongoing responsibilities clearly defined?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is on-premise employee monitoring software?

It is employee monitoring software deployed within your organization's infrastructure instead of the vendor's shared cloud environment.

Does MonitUp have a real on-premise deployment?

Yes. A mining company uses MonitUp in an on-premise deployment across 200 PCs.

What can MonitUp monitor on Windows computers?

MonitUp records computer start and shutdown times, application and website/domain usage, productivity categories, and optional screenshots.

Are screenshots optional?

Yes. Screenshot collection is optional and should be configured according to your organization's monitoring policy.

How much does MonitUp On-Premise cost?

Request a proposal based on your PC count, deployment environment, and requirements. Published cloud subscription prices should not be treated as an on-premise quote.

How do I request an on-premise assessment?

Email support@monitup.com with your PC count, deployment requirements, and reporting needs.

Discuss Your MonitUp On-Premise Requirements

Tell us how many Windows PCs you want to monitor, which reports your team needs, and what infrastructure requirements apply. We can then discuss the deployment scope and a tailored proposal.

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