Why Do Contractors Choose Workyard Over Connecteam?

I’m grateful for the time we’ve saved and the stress of payroll has become so much lighter for us. We can attribute that to Workyard.

Dana Almaraz Director, Allied Restoration

We’re a service company and crews may have 5-12 jobs a day. With the GPS tool I can let customers know ETAs in real-time.

Ian Cota Owner, Ic Electric

Easy to use. One step for employees. Easy for me to process payroll and monitor hours on the fly.

Shaun Telford President, Telford Heating

Weekly time spent on payroll and job allocation went from four hours weekly to less than one hour

Kathi Smith Vice President, D&S Electric

I like that I can instantly run a report in Workyard to show me how we’re doing across any of the five projects we’ve got running at the same time.

Kristi Miller Owner, Eric Miller Electric

Workyard will save me $2,500 in inflated payroll costs from 1 guy alone. Guys would round to a 7 am arrival time. Now I can see 7:18, 7:14 actual arrival times on site.

Dan Hausmann Owner, American Craftsman Contracting

With Workyard, I have insight into exactly what is getting done. Everything is dated and timestamped, so there’s no contest about it.

Bill Kapaldo President, Construction Punch Services

Workyard allows me to really consolidate time. I’ve saved a lot of time routing people by proximity and best case scenario situations. I’ve never been able to do that before.

Shiloh Hoggard IT Business Relationship Manager, Accord Group

We’ve had at least a solid six weeks now with all of our guys fully on the app, and in six weeks, we actually over exceeded that $150,000 that we had originally estimated for an entire year.

April Callaway Administrative Assistant to the CEO, AV Decking

Workyard vs. Connecteam

Looking for the right features and functionality to manage a busy team of contractors? Check out what Workyard offers to see how it stacks up against Connecteam!

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Time Tracking
Real-time GPS
Mileage tracking
Rule-based geofencing
Auto clock-in and clock-out
Offline tracking and logging
Time card location tagging
Worker/admin notes on time cards
Downloadable time card reports
GPS breadcrumb trails for worker travel
Facial / biometric clock-in
Manual supervisor clock-ins
Worker Scheduling
Integrated visual calendar
Real-time worker availability
Task/job checklists
Live map view of active workers
Drag-and-drop schedule editing
Bulk schedule updates
Repeatable/recurring tasks
Dispatch route optimization
Downloadable task/project reports
Job and Cost Tracking
Customizable cost codes
Project-based cost tracking
Automatic site visit capture
Project cost tracking by employee
Mileage costing
Worker task updates (files + notes)
Centralized team communications
Real-time project management (updates, reassignments, etc.)
Automated customizable project rules
Receipt tracking
Labor Law Compliance
Meal and rest break reminders
Auto-add/insert meal and rest breaks
Automatic overtime adjustments
Customizable overtime and break rules
Auto-clock rules based on geofencing settings
Location-specific (CA, WA, etc.) break and OT settings
User Experience + Customer Support
Detailed user onboarding
Easy/quick new-user walkthroughs
Intuitive modern interface
User permission settings (user, admin, etc.)
User and team groups (by division, project, etc.)
Manager time card editing and approval
Admin controls via mobile app
Multilingual support
U.S. based customer support team
Detailed self-serve knowledge base
Integrations
QuickBooks (Desktop/Online)
ADP (Workforce Now, Run, etc.)
Sage (50, 100, 300, etc.)
Foundation Software
Gusto
Rippling
Paychex
Paycor
Paylocity
ComputerEase
Oracle NetSuite
Developer API
Export to PDF or CSV (Excel, GSheets, etc.)
Pricing
Base cost	$50 / mo.	N/A
User cost	$6+ / mo. / user	$29+ / mo. / user
Offers?
Offer details	Annual plan saves up to 24%	N/A
Free trial?
Trial details	14 days (no CC needed)	14 days (no CC needed)

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How Workyard Compares (User Scores)

Scores from real users on Capterra, the iOS App Store, and the Google Play Store.

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User Reviews
Ease of Use	4.8	4.7
Customer Service	5.0	4.9
Features	4.7	4.6
Value for Price	4.8	4.7
Overall (Capterra) Score	4.9	4.8
iOS Score	4.3	4.8
Android Score	4.2	4.8

Why Choose Workyard?

Construction professionals should choose Workyard over Connecteam for several key reasons:

GPS accuracy

Workyard offers industry-leading GPS accuracy for tracking employee time and location, which is critical for construction companies managing mobile teams across multiple job sites. Connecteam’s GPS tracking is unreliable on the road and may lag during clock-in and clock-out at different worksites.

Auto clock-in and clock-out

Workyard’s time tracking app automatically clocks employees in and out as soon as they enter their assigned worksites, even if they forget to use their phones. This ensures precise time tracking down to the minute.

Construction-first features

Workyard is specifically designed for the construction industry, while Connecteam targets a broader range of industries. Workyard’s features like job scheduling, cost codes, and payroll are tailored to construction needs. Furthermore, Workyard has been developed by construction professionals who know the pain points of both managers and workers alike, making the app an ideal companion for both office- and field-based employees.

Cost-tracking

Workyard customers report dramatic improvements in their business due to better scheduling and cost tracking, allowing them to see where they are successful and where they need to improve. Workyard is specifically designed to collate and track cost metrics important to construction professionals and project owners.

User-friendly app

Workyard offers a more user-friendly mobile experience for field workers compared to Connecteam. Its apps are designed around the needs of construction field service managers and workers alike. Designed for simplicity, Workyard’s app delivers reliable time-tracking functionality minus the complexity for field workers.

In summary, Workyard’s industry-specific features, GPS accuracy, auto clock-in/out, and mobile-first design make it a better choice for construction companies compared to the more general Connecteam platform. Workyard’s customers have also seen significant business improvements from using the software’s time- and cost-tracking features. With its construction-first features, Workyard is a more natural fit for construction professionals and firms compared to Connecteam.

Want to see more detailed coverage of Connecteam? Click the link to check out our No-Nonsense Review of Connecteam, which includes a detailed analysis of the app’s features, advantages, shortcomings, pricing, user reviews, alternatives, and more!

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What Workyard Offers

Workforce management built for the field — trusted by over 50,000 construction and field service pros across the U.S.

GPS Time Clock

The most accurate GPS time clock app for construction and field services. Easy to use for workers, with the accuracy and detail leaders and admins need. Track every minute from every worker and save thousands in avoidable payroll waste and time fraud.

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Worker Scheduling

Scheduling software designed for contractors — eliminate the pain of manual scheduling with a digital team calendar that helps you organize jobs and communicate to your employees exactly what needs to be done with checklists, photos and more.

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Job Tracking

Job tracking software designed for contractors — easily keep track of your resources, time, costs and profitability on every job. Enjoy seamless workflow management and insightful reporting.

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Job Costing

Live & accurate construction cost tracking — construction cost tracking software that automatically captures project labor costs with every time card. Empower key personnel with the insights they need with powerful dashboards and reporting.

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Labor Compliance

Labor compliance software that protects your business — simplify labor compliance in with one powerful platform built for contractors. Ensure simplified and automated compliance to federal, state, and local labor regulations.

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Detailed reporting and analytics

Get key details from your time & project data — the key insights you need to run your business better, with customizable reports and dashboards.

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