Our Full Review
Connecteam is purpose-built for the 80% of the workforce that doesn't work at a desk—construction crews, retail staff, healthcare workers, drivers, cleaners, field service techs. If your team has laptops, use Slack and BambooHR. If they have work boots, use Connecteam.
Who Should Use Connecteam?
Connecteam is ideal for:
- Construction companies managing multiple job sites with crews in the field
- Retail and hospitality with shift workers who need mobile scheduling
- Healthcare organizations coordinating nurses, caregivers, or home health aides
- Field service businesses (HVAC, plumbing, landscaping, pest control)
- Delivery and logistics companies with drivers on the road
- Cleaning services tracking check-in/out at client locations
Who Should Look Elsewhere?
- Office-based teams — Use Slack, BambooHR, or standard HR tools
- Remote knowledge workers — Connecteam's features (GPS clock-in, checklists) aren't relevant
- Companies needing deep payroll integration — Connecteam isn't a payroll platform (pair with Gusto)
- Large enterprises (500+) — Works fine, but lacks enterprise features like SSO or advanced security
Time Clock & Attendance
Connecteam's time clock is designed for real-world use:
- GPS clock-in/out: Employees punch in from their phones with location verification
- Geofencing: Require clock-ins within a radius of job sites
- Photo verification: Optional selfie requirement to prevent buddy punching
- Kiosk mode: Turn a tablet into a shared time clock for teams without smartphones
- Offline mode: Clock in without internet; syncs when connected
- Break tracking: Paid vs unpaid breaks logged automatically
For field teams, this is a game-changer. Managers see real-time who's clocked in where, and employees can't fake their location.
Employee Scheduling
Scheduling is visual and mobile-friendly:
- Drag-and-drop shift builder on manager dashboard
- Shift templates for recurring schedules
- Shift swapping: Employees request swaps; managers approve via app
- Open shifts: Post available shifts, let team members claim them
- Push notifications: Automatic reminders before shifts start
- Overtime alerts: Get warned before someone hits 40 hours
Employees see their schedule in-app with one tap—no more "did you check the GroupMe?" chaos.
Team Communication
Built-in chat replaces scattered group texts:
- Company-wide announcements (all-hands messages)
- Group chats by team, department, or project
- 1-on-1 messaging between employees and managers
- Directory: Contact info for everyone in the company
- Read receipts: See who's seen important messages
- File sharing: Send photos, PDFs, videos
No more managing 5 different group chats. Everything happens in Connecteam.
Checklists, Forms & Workflows
This is Connecteam's secret weapon—custom workflows without coding:
- Safety checklists: Daily site inspections, vehicle checks, equipment logs
- Incident reports: Photo capture, witness statements, timestamps
- Customer feedback forms: Post-job surveys with signature capture
- Expense submissions: Snap receipt photo, categorize, submit
- Task assignments: Assign tasks with due dates and checklists
Example: A plumbing company creates a "Job Completion Checklist" that techs fill out after every call—before/after photos, customer signature, parts used. All data flows into the manager dashboard.
Training & Knowledge Base
Connecteam includes a learning management system:
- Course builder: Upload videos, PDFs, quizzes
- Onboarding tracks: Assign training sequences to new hires
- Compliance training: Track completions for safety/certification requirements
- Company wiki: Policies, procedures, FAQs accessible from mobile
- Quizzes & certifications: Test knowledge, issue certificates upon completion
Great for industries where certifications matter (healthcare, food service, construction).
Integrations
Connecteam integrations are limited compared to enterprise tools:
- Payroll exports: CSV export to Gusto, ADP, Paychex, QuickBooks
- Zapier: Connect to 5,000+ apps via workflows
- Google Calendar: Sync schedules
- Slack: Notifications to Slack channels (one-way)
No native payroll sync, which is the biggest gap. You'll need to export timesheets manually or via Zapier automation.
Pricing Breakdown
Connecteam uses a modular pricing model:
- Free: Up to 10 users — Full features except advanced reports and integrations
- Small Business: $29/mo for 30 users + $0.50/user beyond — Adds advanced reports, integrations
- Basic: $49/mo for 30 users + $1.50/user — Adds time clock GPS, advanced scheduling
- Advanced: $99/mo for 30 users + $3/user — Adds custom workflows, training, priority support
- Expert: Custom pricing — White-label, API access, dedicated account manager
For a 50-person field team on Advanced: $99 + (20 × $3) = $159/month.
That's competitive for an all-in-one solution. Buying separate tools (scheduling + time tracking + chat + forms) would cost more.
The Bottom Line
Connecteam is the best all-in-one app for managing deskless workers. Period.
If you're currently managing schedules in Excel, tracking time on paper, and coordinating via group texts, Connecteam will transform your operations. The free plan is generous enough to try with a real team, not just a proof-of-concept.
The mobile experience is genuinely excellent—no clunky desktop app retrofitted for phones. Employees actually like using it, which is rare for workforce management software.
Downsides: Limited payroll integration, and it's overkill if your team works from laptops. But for construction, retail, healthcare, and field service? Connecteam is a no-brainer.