Why Do Contractors Choose Workyard Over QuickBooks Time?

Precise time tracking, task-based scheduling, detailed job costing, compliance rules, and more — Workyard has the tools you need to manage your mobile workforce with ease!

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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. QuickBooks Time

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 QuickBooks Time!

Time Tracking
Real-time GPS
Mileage tracking
Rule-based geofencing
Offline tracking and logging
Auto clock-in and clock-out
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.
$20+ / mo.
User cost
$6+ / mo. / user
$8+ / mo. / user
Offers?
Offer details
Annual plan saves up to 24%
Save 50% on your first 3 months
Free trial?
Trial details
14 days (no CC needed)
30-day free trial.

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How Workyard Compares (User Scores)

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

User Reviews
Ease of Use
4.8
4.6
Customer Service
5.0
4.8
Features
4.7
4.5
Value for Price
4.8
4.6
Overall (Capterra) Score
4.9
4.7
iOS Score
4.3
4.6
Android Score
4.2
4.4

Why Choose Workyard?

Construction professionals should consider choosing Workyard over QuickBooks Time for several key reasons:

Industry-Specific Features

Workyard is built specifically for the construction industry, offering essential features that QuickBooks Time lacks, such as real-time construction cost tracking. This tailored approach allows for more accurate and relevant tracking of labor costs and project progress.

Superior GPS Tracking

Workyard provides more advanced GPS tracking functionality, including notifications when workers visit a site and reporting of visit durations. This level of detail is crucial for construction companies managing multiple job sites and crews.

Accuracy and Efficiency

Workyard’s GPS time clock app is widely regarded as the most accurate time tracker for construction businesses, particularly those juggling multiple jobs and clients. This precision can lead to significant savings in payroll waste.

Cost Savings

Construction companies using Workyard have reported saving hundreds or even thousands of dollars in payroll waste per worker. This level of savings can have a substantial impact on a company’s bottom line.

Simple Job Costing

Workyard’s job costing features integrate seamlessly with QuickBooks, making it easier for construction companies to track and manage project costs.

Higher User Satisfaction

While both apps are well-reviewed, Workyard has a slightly higher rating (4.86/5 stars) compared to QuickBooks Time (4.71/5 stars) based on user reviews. This suggests a higher level of user satisfaction with Workyard’s features and performance.

Construction-Focused Scheduling

Workyard offers scheduling tools designed specifically for construction teams, which can be more effective than the general scheduling features in QuickBooks Time.

While QuickBooks Time is a popular and capable time tracking solution, Workyard’s construction-specific features, superior accuracy, and potential for cost savings make it a more attractive option for construction professionals looking to optimize their time tracking and project management processes.

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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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