Coast vs Deputy
Coast
Fuel and expense cards built for field service fleets
Deputy
Employee scheduling, time tracking, and payroll add-ons
From$5/mo
LiteVerified Sep 26, 2026
How they differ
| Feature | Coast | Deputy |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Check price on vendor site | $5/moLite |
| Free plan | Not stated | Not stated |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
| Payroll | — | |
| Field team management | ||
| Staff scheduling | — | |
| Suits | plumbers, HVAC companies, electricians, roofers, landscapers | plumbers, HVAC companies, electricians, roofers, landscapers |
We don't have a verified price for both Coast and Deputy yet, so we can't chart the cost by team size. Check each vendor's pricing page.
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
Deputy
Strengths
- Three clear per-user monthly tiers (Lite, Core, Pro)
- 10% discount for annual billing
- Payroll, HR, and messaging add-ons available on top of any tier
Drawbacks
- A $30/month minimum spend applies to every monthly plan
- Payroll and HR are separate paid add-ons, not included in the base tiers
Frequently asked questions
What do Coast and Deputy have in common?
Both cover field team management.
Which is cheaper, Coast or Deputy?
We can only answer that with prices verified on both vendors' pricing pages, and we don't have that for Coast right now. Check the vendor sites for current prices.