Activity log vs Audit Log — what is the difference?

Uku has two separate logs that track different kinds of information. Knowing which to use will help you find the answer you need faster.

Quick answer

The Activity log (bell icon) is a live feed of actions — useful for seeing what your team has been doing. The Audit Log (profile menu) shows field-level changes with before/after values — useful when you need to know exactly what was modified. Only the Audit Log supports undo.

Comparison at a glance

	Activity log	Audit Log
**Where to find it**	Bell icon in the application header	Profile avatar → Audit log
**What it shows**	A feed of actions and events: tasks created, updated, assigned; clients changed; team events	Field-level changes: every modified field with its old and new value
**Detail level**	Action summaries (for example, "Task updated by Jaan")	Exact diffs (for example, "Due date: 2026-04-15 → 2026-04-30")
**Undo support**	No	Yes — individual fields and entire entries can be reverted
**Filters**	Chronological feed only, no filtering	Rich filter bar: date, member, entity type, action type, ID search
**Who sees what**	All members see their own and team activity; Company Admins see broader feed	All members see their own changes; Elite plan + Company Admin role required for team-wide visibility and extended history
**Plan required**	All plans	All plans (basic — own changes only); Elite for extended visibility

When to use the Activity log

Use the Activity log when you want a general overview of recent work or team activity:

• What did the team work on today?
• Were any tasks moved to Done?
• Did a new team member accept their invitation?
• Are there unread Client Portal messages?

The Activity log is a fast, scrollable feed. It is not filterable, and it does not show field-level details.

When to use the Audit Log

Use the Audit Log when you need to trace a specific change:

• Who changed the invoice amount and what was it before?
• When was a task’s due date moved?
• Did someone change a client’s billing settings?
• What did a contract look like before it was edited?

The Audit Log is filterable, searchable, and supports undo. It requires Elite plan access for team-wide use.

How to access each log

Activity log

1. Click the bell icon in the application header.
2. Click through to the full Activity log page.
3. Switch between the Activity log tab and the Notifications tab.

Audit Log

1. Click your profile avatar.
2. Select Audit log from the dropdown.

The Audit Log also appears inside client profiles (Activity tab group → Audit log) and project views (Audit log tab), automatically scoped to that client or project.

Troubleshooting

Cannot find a specific change in the Activity log

The Activity log is a chronological feed with no filters. For specific field-level changes, switch to the Audit Log and use the Type, Who, and date range filters to narrow down results.

The Audit Log is not in the profile menu

The Audit Log feature must be enabled for your company. Contact your Company Owner to enable it in company settings.

The Activity log shows activity from the wrong company

If you belong to multiple companies, the Activity log may show activity from all of them mixed together. Use the Audit Log with the Company filter to see activity scoped to a specific company.