Connecteam vs Deputy
Connecteam
Time tracking, scheduling, and team chat for crews without desks
Deputy
Employee scheduling, time tracking, and payroll add-ons
From$5/mo
LiteVerified Sep 26, 2026
How they differ
| Feature | Connecteam | Deputy |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Check price on vendor site | $5/moLite |
| Free plan | Yes | 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 Connecteam and Deputy yet, so we can't chart the cost by team size. Check each vendor's pricing page.
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
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 Connecteam and Deputy have in common?
Both cover field team management.
Which is cheaper, Connecteam or Deputy?
We can only answer that with prices verified on both vendors' pricing pages, and we don't have that for Connecteam right now. Check the vendor sites for current prices.