Coast vs Time Doctor
Coast
Fuel and expense cards built for field service fleets
Time Doctor
Time tracking and productivity reporting for distributed and field teams
How they differ
| Feature | Coast | Time Doctor |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Check price on vendor site | Check price on vendor site |
| Free plan | Not stated | Not stated |
| Free trial | Not stated | Not stated |
| Field team management | ||
| Suits | plumbers, HVAC companies, electricians, roofers, landscapers | plumbers, HVAC companies, electricians, roofers, landscapers |
We don't have a verified price for both Coast and Time Doctor 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
Time Doctor
Strengths
- Detailed activity and productivity reporting for office and dispatch staff
- Payroll-ready hours exports
- Native integrations for HR and payroll systems
Drawbacks
- Screenshot and activity monitoring features can feel invasive to field staff
- Less purpose-built for trades than dedicated field service apps
Frequently asked questions
What do Coast and Time Doctor have in common?
Both cover field team management.
Which is cheaper, Coast or Time Doctor?
We can only answer that with prices verified on both vendors' pricing pages, and we don't have that for either tool right now. Check the vendor sites for current prices.