Coast vs When I Work
Coast
Fuel and expense cards built for field service fleets
When I Work
Employee scheduling, time tracking, and team messaging
From$2.50/mo
EssentialsVerified Sep 26, 2026
How they differ
| Feature | Coast | When I Work |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Check price on vendor site | $2.50/moEssentials |
| Free plan | Not stated | Not stated |
| Free trial | Not stated | Yes |
| 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 When I Work 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
When I Work
Strengths
- Simple per-user monthly pricing across three tiers
- 14-day free trial with full access and no credit card required
- Built-in team messaging alongside scheduling
Drawbacks
- No free plan, only a time-limited trial
- Higher tiers needed to unlock advanced labor cost and PTO controls
Frequently asked questions
What do Coast and When I Work have in common?
Both cover field team management.
Which is cheaper, Coast or When I Work?
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.