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Connecteam vs When I Work

By Amine from KitFinch Prices verified Oct 5, 2026How we pick

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Connecteam

Time tracking, scheduling, and team chat for crews without desks

Kitfinch pick for 1 job across 2 trades.

FromFree plan
Small Business Plan, up to 10 usersLast verified 45 days ago
Visit Connecteam(opens the vendor site in a new tab)Pricing
When I Work

Employee scheduling, time tracking, and team messaging

From$2.50/mo
EssentialsLast verified 47 days ago
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How they differ

FeatureConnecteamWhen I Work
Entry priceFree planSmall Business Plan, up to 10 users$2.50/moEssentials
Free planYesNot stated
Free trialNot statedYes
Field team management
Staff scheduling—
Suitsplumbers, HVAC companies, electricians, roofers, landscapersplumbers, HVAC companies, electricians, roofers, landscapers
Monthly cost by team sizeConnecteam (Small Business Plan)When I Work (Essentials)
$0$1$2$31361015

Users on the horizontal axis. Entry plans only, from verified prices; yearly prices divided by 12; vendor minimums applied; a line stops where a plan's user cap is reached. Taxes and add-ons excluded.

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

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 Connecteam and When I Work have in common?
Both cover field team management.
Is Connecteam cheaper than When I Work?
On entry plans for one user, Connecteam costs nothing (free plan) and When I Work $2.50 a month, so Connecteam is cheaper to start. The gap changes with team size and billing terms; see the chart above.

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