Head to head

Connecteam vs Deputy

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Connecteam

$29/mo Free tier 14 day free trial

Deskless operations, comms, and HR app. Free for up to 10 users; paid Operations starts at $29/mo for the first 30 users.

Where Connecteam fits

  • Deskless and field teams
  • Small businesses under 10 people (free)
  • Companies that want time clock plus chat in one app
  • Operators who will not buy a full HRIS

Deputy

$5/user/mo Free trial

Shift scheduling, time clocks, and labor compliance for hourly teams. Lite starts at $5/user/mo.

Where Deputy fits

  • Multi-location hourly employers
  • Hospitality, retail, and healthcare rosters
  • Teams that need Fair Workweek-style rules
  • Desks exporting timesheets to ADP, Paycor, or Square

At a glance

DetailConnecteamDeputy
Starting price$29/mo$5/user/mo
Free tier✓Yes–No
Free trial14 day free trialYes
MCP server–No–No
Public API✓Yes–No
Listed underEngagement, HRIS, Internal communications, Time & attendance, Workforce managementTime & attendance, Workforce management
Capterra4.6 from 5,311 reviews4.6 from 773 reviews

Where they pull apart

Connecteam

Stands out: A true free plan for teams of 10 or fewer, then hub-priced paid plans so you can buy operations without paying for HR or comms you will not use.

Watch out: The $29 Operations hub covers the first 30 users; extra users are per head, and Communications and HR are separate hubs. 14-day trial, no card.

Not the right fit for

  • Office-first knowledge workers
  • Enterprises that need Workday-grade HR
  • Teams that only want a dedicated ATS

Deputy

Stands out: A public $5/user/month Lite seat that already covers basic rosters, clocks, and labor-law rules, with payroll connectors in the same conversation.

Watch out: Auto-scheduling, biometrics, and SSO sit on Core or Pro. Payroll via Paycor is $8/user/month plus a $49 monthly base.

Not the right fit for

  • Salaried office teams with no shifts
  • Restaurants that want a kitchen-specific product like 7shifts
  • Buyers who need an ATS in the same login

Pros and cons

Connecteam

  • Free for up to 10 users
  • Hubs so you are not forced to buy HR with the time clock
  • 14-day trial with no card
  • Extra users and extra hubs stack on the $29 base
  • Not a serious ATS
  • Office knowledge-work teams will find it the wrong shape

Deputy

  • Public Lite price at $5/user/mo
  • Labor-law rules in the WFM rather than a separate product
  • Payroll and POS connectors including ADP, Paycor, Toast, and Square
  • Auto-scheduling and SSO are not on Lite
  • Payroll is a paid add-on with a base fee
  • Not an ATS or HRIS of record

What each one costs

Connecteam

$29/mo

Each hub is priced for the first 30 users: Basic is $29 per month on annual billing ($35 monthly), Advanced $49 and Expert $99. Extra users cost from $0.80 each per month on Basic. Enterprise is quoted. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 20 Sep 2026

Deputy

$5/user/mo

From $5/user/mo. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 18 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Connecteam cheaper than Deputy?
Deputy starts lower, at $5/user/mo against $29/mo for Connecteam. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.
Can you try Connecteam or Deputy for free?
Connecteam carries a free tier on our listing. Connecteam offers a 14 day free trial. Deputy offers a free trial.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?