Connecteam
Employee app for shifts, time clock, chat and HR, free up to 10 users
Our verdict
Second of our top three shift scheduling apps
For: Teams of up to 10, and crews who clock in on the move
Connecteam is free for up to 10 users across all three of its hubs: GPS, NFC and kiosk clock-ins, scheduling with open shifts, forms and checklists, chat, time off and training. Past that, scheduling and the time clock are $29 a month for up to 30 users, billed annually ($35 monthly). Its iPhone and iPad app averages 4.9 from about 61,000 ratings. It is second because the paid price climbs faster than Homebase's for a single shop: chat and HR are separate hubs from $29 a month each, every user past 30 is charged on each hub, and the free plan has no payroll link.
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Very good · out of 4.0 · graded Oct 18, 2026
Best for deskless teams that want shifts, chat and forms
Connecteam is the one to try first if you have 10 people or fewer, because the whole thing is free at that size. Past that, scheduling and the time clock are a flat $29 a month for up to 30 users. The catch is that chat and HR are separate hubs, each with its own price.
Who Connecteam is for
- Great if you have 10 staff or fewer and want everything free
- Handy when cleaning or field crews clock in by GPS from different sites
- Good for teams that want checklists and forms tied to each shift
Who Connecteam is not for
- Pricey if you also want chat and HR, since each hub is its own plan from $29 a month
- Tight if you stay free and run payroll, as the free plan has no payroll link
- Skip it if you might want a refund on a yearly plan after the first 30 days
Why Connecteam gets a 3.2
Five grades, each with its reason. The GPA is their average: an A is 4 points, an F is none.
- BValue for moneyOperations Basic is a flat $29 a month for up to 30 users, billed yearly, so 15 staff pay $29. For a team that size that's in the cheapest quarter of this category. Each user past 30 adds $0.80.
- BFree plan and trialFree for up to 10 users with all three hubs and nearly every feature, though payroll links are left out. Teams of up to 30 can stay on a free Limited plan with the basics, and there's a 14-day trial of Expert with no card.
- BFeaturesGPS, NFC and kiosk clock-ins, repeating shifts with open shifts, AI auto-scheduling and timesheets to payroll, plus forms, checklists, chat and training. The whole job, though time off and chat live in hubs you buy separately.
- AEase of use4.86 from 60,756 App Store ratings, the best score on record in this category. Staff mostly live in the phone app, clocking in and checking shifts.
- BPlatforms and integrationsWeb, iPhone and Android, with Gusto, QuickBooks, Xero, Paychex, ADP, BambooHR and Zapier, and an API on Expert. No desktop app, so a B.
What these grades rest on. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Connecteam's own pages on 18 October 2026, and its App Store rating. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews. How we review and grade.
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Connecteam's GPA of 3.2 is higher than 11 of the 12 other shift scheduling apps we grade, and level with 1.
It stands best on ease of use (A, above 8 of 12) and worst on platforms and integrations (B, above 1).
Its paid plans start at $29 a month, against a middle price of $5.65 for the category: 10 of the 12 others that charge start lower.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 3.3 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 13 shift scheduling apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Connecteam’s own letter is outlined.
- BValue for moneyAbove 9 of 12, level with 3
- BFree plan and trialAbove 7 of 12, level with 5
- BFeaturesAbove 4 of 12, level with 8
- AEase of useAbove 8 of 12, level with 4
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 1 of 12, level with 11
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 13 shift scheduling apps. Further left costs less, and higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Point at a dot to see which tool it is.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
Keep Connecteam, or make your own?
Keep it
To replace Connecteam you would be making chat that a whole team counts on staying up. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.2 is higher than 11 of the 12 other shift scheduling apps we grade. It costs $348 a year.
What you could make
- Forms and time off: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Chat that a whole team counts on staying up.
- A rota the whole staff sees on their phones, with swaps and alerts.
- Clocking in from a phone, checked against where and when.
- A scheduler that rearranges your day as things move.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- It plugs into other products, Gusto, QuickBooks and Xero among them, and has an API.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Connecteam’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
What is Connecteam?
Connecteam is an employee management app for deskless teams, sold as three hubs: Operations (time clock, scheduling, forms and tasks), Communications (chat, updates and a knowledge base) and HR & Skills (time off, training and documents). Each hub has a flat monthly price for the first 30 users, and businesses with up to 10 users can use everything free.
Connecteam has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29 per month for up to 30 users, billed annually (Operations Basic). See every plan
Good for
- Businesses with up to 10 staff that want a free all-in-one employee app
- Field service, cleaning and construction crews clocking in by GPS
- Deskless teams that need chat, forms and training beside the schedule
Worth knowing
- Each hub is bought separately: scheduling and time clock sit in the Operations Hub, while chat and HR tools need their own hub plans from $29 a month each.
- The flat price covers the first 30 users; every user after that is charged per month on each hub, for example $4.20 on Operations Expert billed yearly.
- The free Small Business plan has no payroll integration, and the free Limited plan for up to 30 users drops many features.
- Monthly plans are not refunded for prepaid time; annual plans get a prorated refund only if cancelled within the first 30 days.
Key features
- GPS, NFC and kiosk clock-ins
- Staff clock in from their phones with a GPS stamp, by tapping an NFC tag, or at a shared tablet kiosk. Geofences and on-the-clock location tracking come on higher plans.
- Scheduling with open shifts
- Shifts repeat daily, weekly or monthly, open shifts can be claimed with approval, and reminders go out before work starts. AI auto-scheduling weighs availability, roles and labor rules.
- Timesheets to payroll
- Clock-ins build timesheets that export to payroll services including Gusto, QuickBooks, Xero, Paychex and ADP, with pay periods and pay rates per person.
- Forms, checklists and shift tasks
- Unlimited checklists, forms and tasks on every paid plan, plus tasks and attachments such as photos, mileage and signatures tied to a shift.
- Chat, updates and knowledge base
- The Communications Hub adds one-to-one and group chat, a company feed with surveys and polls, an employee directory and a knowledge base.
- Time off, training and documents
- The HR & Skills Hub covers time-off policies with balances, courses and quizzes, documents with e-signatures, hiring and onboarding.
Connecteam pricing
- Starts at
- $29 per month for up to 30 users, billed annually (Operations Basic)
- Free plan
- Small Business plan, free for up to 10 users, with all three hubs and nearly every feature, though payroll integration is left out. Teams of up to 30 can stay on a free Limited plan with the basics of each hub.
- Free trial
- 14-day free trial of the Expert plan, no credit card needed
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Small Business | $0 | Free for life for up to 10 users, covering all three hubs. Payroll integration is not included. |
| Operations Basic | $29per month for up to 30 users, billed annually ($35 billed monthly) | GPS time clock, basic scheduling with open shifts, unlimited forms and tasks, payroll integration. Each user past 30 is $0.80 a month ($1 monthly). |
| Operations Advanced | $49per month for up to 30 users, billed annually ($59 billed monthly) | Adds repeating shifts, templates, auto clock-out, up to 10 geofence sites and up to 6 schedules. Each user past 30 is $2.50 a month ($3 monthly). |
| Operations Expert | $99per month for up to 30 users, billed annually ($119 billed monthly) | Adds auto-assigned shifts, unlimited geofences, up to 12 schedules, automatic reports and API access. Each user past 30 is $4.20 a month ($5 monthly). |
| Operations Enterprise | Custom | Unlimited time clocks and schedules, SSO, two-factor sign-in and a success manager. Aimed at companies with 201 to 10,000 employees. |
Read from connecteam.com on Oct 18, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Connecteam before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountSave 18% with yearly billing
Yearly billing brings Operations Basic, Advanced and Expert to $29, $49 and $99 a month against $35, $59 and $119 monthly; the FAQ calls it two months free.
Stated on connecteam.com
How people rate the Connecteam app
4.9
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
- 5 stars91%
- 4 stars6%
- 3 stars1%
- 2 stars<1%
- 1 star1%
60,756 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 18, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
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Common questions
Is Connecteam free?
Connecteam has a free plan. Small Business plan, free for up to 10 users, with all three hubs and nearly every feature, though payroll integration is left out. Teams of up to 30 can stay on a free Limited plan with the basics of each hub. Paid plans start at $29 per month for up to 30 users, billed annually (Operations Basic).
How much does Connecteam cost?
Connecteam lists 5 plans. Small Business: $0. Operations Basic: $29 per month for up to 30 users, billed annually ($35 billed monthly). Operations Advanced: $49 per month for up to 30 users, billed annually ($59 billed monthly). Operations Expert: $99 per month for up to 30 users, billed annually ($119 billed monthly). Operations Enterprise: custom pricing. Prices were read from connecteam.com on Oct 18, 2026.
What platforms does Connecteam work on?
Connecteam is available on Web, iOS and Android.
Does Connecteam offer any discounts?
Connecteam publicly lists the following: Save 18% with yearly billing.
How is Connecteam rated?
Connecteam's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.9 out of 5 from 60,756 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 18, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Does Connecteam have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 18, 2026. Connecteam is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does Connecteam have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 18, 2026. Connecteam is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Connecteam open source?
Connecteam is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 18, 2026.
Does Connecteam have an API?
Yes. Connecteam offers a public API, according to its own site.
What does Connecteam integrate with?
Connecteam's listing names Gusto, QuickBooks, Xero, Paychex Flex, ADP, BambooHR, Square and Zapier. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Connecteam have a free trial?
Yes. 14-day free trial of the Expert plan, no credit card needed.
Who makes Connecteam?
Connecteam is made by Connecteam.
What are the alternatives to Connecteam?
The closest alternatives to Connecteam in our directory are Homebase, When I Work, Sling by Toast, Deputy and Jibble. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Connecteam.
How does Connecteam compare with other shift scheduling apps?
Connecteam's GPA of 3.2 is higher than 11 of the 12 other shift scheduling apps we grade, and level with 1. It stands best on ease of use (A, above 8 of 12) and worst on platforms and integrations (B, above 1).
Is Connecteam good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Connecteam B for value for money. Its paid plans start at $29 a month, against a middle price of $5.65 for the category: 10 of the 12 others that charge start lower. On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 3.3 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Could I make my own version of Connecteam?
To replace Connecteam you would be making chat that a whole team counts on staying up. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one. It is one of the better ones too: its GPA of 3.2 is higher than 11 of the 12 other shift scheduling apps we grade. It costs $348 a year. What you could not make: Chat that a whole team counts on staying up. A rota the whole staff sees on their phones, with swaps and alerts. Clocking in from a phone, checked against where and when. A scheduler that rearranges your day as things move. This is a judgement from its listing. We have not built one.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 18, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.