Connecteam vs Samsara
Connecteam
Time tracking, scheduling, and team chat for crews without desks
Samsara
Fleet GPS tracking, dash cams, and telematics
How they differ
| Feature | Connecteam | Samsara |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Check price on vendor site | Check price on vendor site |
| Free plan | Yes | 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 Connecteam and Samsara 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
Samsara
Strengths
- Real-time GPS tracking and AI dashcams in one platform
- Scales from a handful of vehicles to large fleets
Drawbacks
- No published pricing; quotes are gated behind a fleet-size selector
- Aimed more at fleets with several vehicles than solo operators
Frequently asked questions
What do Connecteam and Samsara have in common?
Both cover field team management.
Which is cheaper, Connecteam or Samsara?
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.