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Connecteam vs Deputy

Connecteam7.5/10

Deputy9.2/10

Scored in Employee Scheduling Software

The short answer

Connecteam is free for up to 10 users; its Basic plan costs $29 a month on yearly billing for the first 30 users, and each hub is billed separately. Deputy charges per user: Lite $5, Core $6.50 and Pro $9 a month on annual billing, with a $30 monthly minimum on monthly plans.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 16 sources, most recently checked

Connecteam

Best for
Shift-based and field teams that clock in by GPS, geofence, NFC tag or kiosk

Choose Connecteam if

  • You have up to 10 users and want every hub free.
  • You want team chat, forms, a knowledge base and courses next to the schedule.
  • You want earned wage access for employees.
  • You want 24/7 live support by chat and email.

Connecteam pricingAlternatives to Connecteam

Deputy

Starting price
$5/user/mo (billed annually)1
Best for
Shift-based businesses, from single locations to franchises and enterprises

Choose Deputy if

  • You schedule to demand: Core adds auto-scheduling and demand forecasting.
  • You must follow fair workweek rules.
  • You want payroll from the same vendor: Deputy Payroll enabled by Paycor costs $8 per user plus a $49 monthly base.
  • You need ISO/IEC 27001 and SOC 2 Type 2.

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Scorecard

Connecteam wins 1Deputy wins 13 ties

Connecteam vs Deputy by dimension
DimensionConnecteamDeputy
PricingConnecteam is free for up to 10 users, and Basic is $29 a month per hub on yearly billing for the first 30 users plus $0.80 per extra user. Deputy charges $5 to $9 per user a month on annual billing.Partly published$5/user/mo (billed annually)
CapabilitiesDeputy covers scheduling, timesheets, labor law compliance, auto-scheduling, demand forecasting, micro-scheduling and fair workweek rules. Connecteam covers scheduling and time clock plus forms, tasks, chat, onboarding and training. Shift scheduling, Timesheets and time clocking, Labor law compliance, Shift swap and find replacement, Auto-scheduling, Demand forecasting, Biometrics time clocking, Wage and labor budgets, Micro-scheduling, Fair workweek compliance18 of 11 core capabilities9 of 11 core capabilities
IntegrationsBoth document a REST API and webhooks. Deputy lists payroll and POS tools such as ADP, Gusto, Paychex, Paycor, Square and Lightspeed; Connecteam lists Gusto, QuickBooks, ADP, Paychex Flex, Xero and Zapier. REST, webhooks213 documented15 documented
Fit and supportBoth serve teams from single locations to enterprises. Connecteam offers 24/7 live chat and email support; Deputy offers 24/7 live chat on Pro and a customer success manager from Core. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises3Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises
SecurityBoth state SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001. Connecteam also states GDPR alignment and offers HIPAA-registered accounts for an extra fee; Deputy adds TX-RAMP Level 2 and single sign-on on Pro. Yes4SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPRSOC 2, ISO 27001

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Key differences

Where Connecteam and Deputy differ (7)
AttributeConnecteamDeputy
Pricing modelBase fee + per employee5Per user1
Price transparencyPartly published5Published1
Free plan51
Mobile appsiOS (Connecteam), Android (Connecteam), Kiosk app for shared tablets6iOS, Android1
Support channelsLive chat, email, help center724/7 live chat (Pro), phone, customer success manager (Core), dedicated customer success manager (Pro), help center1
Founded2016820089
HeadquartersIsrael10Sydney, Australia9
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Where they are the same (10)
AttributeConnecteamDeputy
Free trial511
Contract termMonthly5Monthly1
Best forSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises3Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises12
DeploymentCloud8Cloud9
API513
Webhooks513
Single sign-on51
SOC 2 Type II414
ISO 27001614
OwnershipPrivate15Private9

Price by headcount

  • Connecteam Basic (billed annually)$29/mo base5 + $0.80/employee/mo5
  • Deputy Lite (billed annually)$5/user/mo1
Estimated list price per month by scenario
EmployeesConnecteam Basic (billed annually)Deputy Lite (billed annually)
10$37/mo (lowest)$50/mo
50$69/mo (lowest)$250/mo
200$189/mo (lowest)$1,000/mo

The lowest monthly cost in each row is highlighted.

Monthly cost of each product’s entry plan with published per-employee pricing, at the annual rate where marked.

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Connecteam is free for up to 10 users, and Basic is $29 a month per hub on yearly billing for the first 30 users plus $0.80 per extra user. Deputy charges $5 to $9 per user a month on annual billing.

Capabilities. Deputy covers scheduling, timesheets, labor law compliance, auto-scheduling, demand forecasting, micro-scheduling and fair workweek rules. Connecteam covers scheduling and time clock plus forms, tasks, chat, onboarding and training.

Integrations. Both document a REST API and webhooks. Deputy lists payroll and POS tools such as ADP, Gusto, Paychex, Paycor, Square and Lightspeed; Connecteam lists Gusto, QuickBooks, ADP, Paychex Flex, Xero and Zapier.

Fit and support. Both serve teams from single locations to enterprises. Connecteam offers 24/7 live chat and email support; Deputy offers 24/7 live chat on Pro and a customer success manager from Core.

Security. Both state SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001. Connecteam also states GDPR alignment and offers HIPAA-registered accounts for an extra fee; Deputy adds TX-RAMP Level 2 and single sign-on on Pro.

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the Deputy app cost per month?

Deputy costs $5 per user a month on Lite, $6.50 on Core and $9 on Pro with annual billing, or $5.50, $7.25 and $10 billed monthly. Monthly plans carry a $30 minimum per invoice. For 30 users, Connecteam Basic is $29 a month per hub on yearly billing.

Is Deputy a good alternative to Connecteam?

For scheduling-heavy teams, yes: Deputy adds demand forecasting, micro-scheduling and fair workweek compliance. Connecteam keeps more in one app for deskless teams, such as forms, a knowledge base, courses and recognition.

What are the pros and cons of Connecteam and Deputy?

Connecteam is free for up to 10 users and broad in one app, though each hub is billed separately as you grow. Deputy is deep on scheduling, with auto-scheduling and fair workweek compliance, though HR is a paid add-on and Messaging+ and Analytics+ cost extra below Pro.

Do Connecteam and Deputy run payroll?

Deputy offers Deputy Payroll enabled by Paycor in the US on annual Core and Pro plans, for $8 per user a month plus a $49 monthly base. Connecteam does not run payroll; its integrations send hours to Gusto, QuickBooks, Paychex Flex and others.

Which has better support, Connecteam or Deputy?

Connecteam lists live support by chat and email around the clock. Deputy offers 24/7 live chat on Pro, a customer success manager on Core and a phone line.

Do Connecteam and Deputy use AI?

Connecteam’s AI includes Auto Scheduling, an AI agent in chat, an AI course creator and file-to-form automation. Deputy AI is included in every plan at an introductory free price and builds schedules, forecasts labor and answers workforce questions.

Do Connecteam and Deputy offer a free trial?

Yes, both list a free trial. Connecteam also lists a free plan.

Is Connecteam or Deputy more secure?

Both Connecteam and Deputy state SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001. Connecteam states HIPAA and GDPR (unverified for Deputy).

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  1. Deputy deputy.com/pricing“Lite Everything you need to get started with scheduling and time tracking $5 per user per month (USD excl. all applicable taxes) billed upfront or in monthly installments” “Advanced Scheduling Timesheet Auto Approval Biometrics Time Clocking Advanced Labor Law Compliance Micro-Scheduling Auto-Scheduling Demand Forecasting”
  2. Connecteam developer.connecteam.com/docs/setting-up-webhook-via-api“Manage webhooks programmatically using the Webhook API.”
  3. Connecteam connecteam.com“Trusted by 80,000+ businesses worldwide from small teams to global enterprises”
  4. Connecteam trust.connecteam.com“SOC 2 Type II”
  5. Connecteam connecteam.com/pricing“Our prices are fixed for the first 30 users, and from the 31st user and above we have a price per user, per month, for each plan.” “A pricing plan customized for your business”
  6. Connecteam connecteam.com/employee-time-clock-app“Connecteam is available on the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store and is compatible with all Android and iOS devices.” “GDPR Aligned ISO 27001 SOC 2 Certified”
  7. Connecteam connecteam.com/security“Quick-response support to answer all of your questions 24/7 via live chat and email”
  8. Connecteam connecteam.com/press“Founded by Amir Nehemia, Daniel Nuriel, and Yonatan Nuriel in 2016, Connecteam has earned the trust of more than 36,000 global customers across 80 countries” “Provided as a service (SaaS), Connecteam’s software is available for free to small businesses of up to 10 employees.”
  9. Deputy deputy.com/about“2008Deputy officially launchedWith the advent of the cloud, Steve and Ashik saw the potential impact Deputy could have in any workplace, anywhere” “SydneyOur HQ is a melting pot of teams across Design, Engineering and Product”
  10. Connecteam connecteam.com/privacy“Connecteam is headquartered in Israel”
  11. Deputy deputy.com/features“Up to 31 days, no credit card required”
  12. Deputy deputy.com“Tackle today’s challenges andtomorrow’s opportunities with DeputySingle locationMulti locationFranchiseEnterprise”
  13. Deputy developer.deputy.com/docs/getting-started-with-the-deputy-api“This can allow a developer to build integrations which are not currently possible via the RESTful API” “Deputy also allows users and developers to setup webhooks within Deputy”
  14. Deputy trust.deputy.com“ComplianceCyber EssentialsISO/IEC 27001:2022SOC 2 Type 2TX-RAMP Level 2”
  15. Globes en.globes.co.il/en/article-remote-team-management-co-connecteam-raises-120m-1001404163“completed a $120 million Series C financing round led by Stripes and Insight Partners and with the participation of existing investors Tiger Capital, Eyal Ofer's OG Tech Partners, and Qumra Capital”
  16. Connecteam connecteam.com/industries/healthcare-app“Connect your entire team on a HIPAA-compliant platform”

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