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Connecteam vs Workyard

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

Starting price

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

Workyard

$6/user/mo Free trial

GPS time tracking for construction and field service contractors who need payroll right and labor costed to jobs. Starter is $6 per user a month billed annually and covers the time clock, break and overtime rules, GPS with mileage and payroll export to QuickBooks, ADP and Gusto. Scheduling, geofenced clock in and job costing need Pro.

Where Workyard fits

  • Construction and trade contractors running crews on multiple job sites
  • Field service firms that pay for travel time and mileage
  • Owners who want GPS verified hours before payroll runs

At a glance

DetailConnecteamWorkyard
Starting price$29/mo$6/user/mo
Free tier✓Yes–No
Free trial14 day free trialYes
MCP server–No–No
Public API✓Yes✓Yes
Listed underEngagement, HRIS, Internal communications, Time & attendance, Workforce managementTime & attendance, Workforce management
Capterra4.6 from 5,311 reviews4.7 from 102 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

Workyard

Stands out: GPS goes beyond breadcrumbs: Workyard summarizes the addresses visited, time on each site and every driving trip with mileage, without having to set up geofences first. Break and overtime rules follow state law, and supervisors can clock in a whole crew with one tap.

Watch out: Only the Starter price is published; Pro, Autopilot and Enterprise need a conversation, so the features most contractors want (scheduling, geofenced clock in, job costing, AI time keeping) come at an unlisted price. It is built for field crews, so office and project teams will find it a poor fit.

Not the right fit for

  • Office or remote knowledge work teams
  • Buyers who need every tier priced up front
  • Businesses outside field work that just need a simple time clock

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

Workyard

  • GPS mileage and job site summaries without geofence setup
  • State based break and overtime rules
  • Rated 4.7 on Capterra across 102 reviews
  • Only the Starter price is published
  • Scheduling and job costing need Pro
  • Built for field crews only

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

Workyard

$6/user/mo

Plans start at $6 per user a month billed annually on Starter; monthly billing is also available. Prices for Pro, Autopilot and Enterprise are not published on the site. Free trial, no card required. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 27 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Connecteam cheaper than Workyard?
Workyard starts lower, at $6/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 Workyard for free?
Connecteam carries a free tier on our listing. Connecteam offers a 14 day free trial. Workyard 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?