Coast vs Connecteam
Coast
Fuel and expense cards built for field service fleets
From$4/user/mo
Cards and expense managementLast verified 45 days ago
Connecteam
Time tracking, scheduling, and team chat for crews without desks
Kitfinch pick for 1 job across 2 trades.
FromFree plan
Small Business Plan, up to 10 usersLast verified 45 days ago
How they differ
| Feature | Coast | Connecteam |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $4/user/moCards and expense management | Free planSmall Business Plan, up to 10 users |
| Free plan | Not stated | Yes |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
| Field team management | ||
| Suits | plumbers, HVAC companies, electricians, roofers, landscapers | plumbers, HVAC companies, electricians, roofers, landscapers |
Users on the horizontal axis. Entry plans only, from verified prices; yearly prices divided by 12; vendor minimums applied; a line stops where a plan's user cap is reached. Taxes and add-ons excluded.
Coast
Strengths
- Fuel and expense controls built specifically for field fleets
- Per-driver and per-vehicle reporting for fuel spend
- Annual billing meaningfully lowers the per-user price
Drawbacks
- Adds a second monthly subscription on top of job-management software
- Premium tier pricing is steep for very small crews
Connecteam
Strengths
- Free for small teams up to 30 users
- GPS time clock and scheduling in the same app as team chat
- Works alongside almost any job-management or accounting software
Drawbacks
- Not a scheduling or invoicing tool for customer-facing jobs
- Best features (forms, workflows) are gated to higher tiers
Frequently asked questions
What do Coast and Connecteam have in common?
Both cover field team management.
Is Coast cheaper than Connecteam?
On entry plans for one user, Coast costs $4 a month and Connecteam nothing (free plan), so Connecteam is cheaper to start. The gap changes with team size and billing terms; see the chart above.