Connecteam vs QuickBooks Time

Connecteam is free for up to 10 users and starts at $29 per month for 30 users, while QuickBooks Time charges $20 plus $10 per user on Time Premium. QuickBooks Time adds GPS mileage tracking and estimates versus actuals on Time Elite and syncs natively with QuickBooks products.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated 34 verified data points10 sources
Best for
Shift-based teams with GPS time clocks

Choose Connecteam if

  • You have 10 or fewer users and want a free plan with all hubs.
  • You want scheduling, team chat, forms, and HR tools next to the time clock.
  • You need documented SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, HIPAA, or SSO.
  • You use Gusto, Paychex Flex, or ADP for payroll and want native connectors.
  • You want 24/7 live support.
Best for
Businesses already running QuickBooks Online

Choose QuickBooks Time if

  • You run QuickBooks Online, Desktop, or Payroll and want time tracking that syncs natively.
  • You need GPS mileage tracking, project tracking, and estimates versus actuals on Time Elite.
  • You want a time kiosk and photo attachments on the lowest paid tier.
  • You prefer fully published pricing: $20 plus $10 per user, or $40 plus $12 per user, monthly.
  • You want phone and chat support.

Key differences

Where Connecteam and QuickBooks Time differ (5)
AttributeConnecteamQuickBooks Time
Price transparencyPartly publishedPublished
Free plan
Best forSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses, mid-market companies
Mobile appsConnecteam Team Management App (iOS)IOS, Android
Support channelsEmailPhone, chat
Show 3 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (3)
AttributeConnecteamQuickBooks Time
Pricing modelBase fee + per employeeBase fee + per employee
Free trial
Open API

Price by headcount

Estimated list price per month by scenario
EmployeesConnecteam BasicQuickBooks Time Time Premium
10$37/mo (lowest)$120/mo
50$69/mo (lowest)$520/mo
200$189/mo (lowest)$2,020/mo

Monthly list price of each product’s entry plan with published per-employee pricing.

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Connecteam is free for up to 10 users and $29 per month (billed yearly, 30 users included) on Basic. QuickBooks Time Premium is $20 plus $10 per user monthly, Elite $40 plus $12. Tiers differ in features, so check which one you need.

Capabilities. Both document punch capture, geofencing, and payroll integration. Connecteam adds shift scheduling, open shifts, fraud controls, and HR tools. QuickBooks Time adds GPS mileage and project tracking on Elite and documents fewer scheduling capabilities.

Integrations. QuickBooks Time lists about 50 native integrations, led by QuickBooks Online, Desktop, and Payroll. Connecteam lists QuickBooks natively plus Gusto, Paychex Flex, ADP, Xero, and others, but does not publish a total count.

Neither one?

Buddy Punch

Buddy Punch has the highest LeadChange Score in Time & Attendance Software after excluding these two (6.5/10).

From $19/mo + $4.99/employee/mo

Frequently asked questions

Is Connecteam cheaper than QuickBooks Time?

On published prices, yes. Connecteam is free for up to 10 users, and Basic is $29 per month billed yearly with 30 users included. QuickBooks Time Premium is $20 per month plus $10 per user, so 10 users cost $120. Time Elite adds GPS mileage and project tracking at $40 plus $12 per user.

Which is better for a small business, Connecteam or QuickBooks Time?

Both target small business. Connecteam's free plan covers up to 10 users with all hubs, so very small teams pay nothing. QuickBooks Time lists a free trial but no free plan, and suits businesses already on QuickBooks. If you need only time tracking with QuickBooks sync, it is the narrower fit.

Can you switch from QuickBooks Time to Connecteam?

Neither vendor documents migration tooling in either direction. Connecteam offers a free trial and a free plan, and QuickBooks Time offers a free trial, so you can run both in parallel. Confirm how timesheet history exports and whether your payroll sync, including QuickBooks Payroll, works with Connecteam.

What is the key difference between Connecteam and QuickBooks Time?

Breadth and pricing model. Connecteam is an all-in-one app with operations, communications, and HR hubs, priced as a base fee plus users, with a free tier. QuickBooks Time is a focused time tracking and scheduling product with per-user pricing and project and mileage features on Elite.

Do Connecteam and QuickBooks Time integrate with QuickBooks?

Yes. QuickBooks Time integrates natively with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Payroll. Connecteam also lists QuickBooks as a native integration, alongside Gusto, Paychex Flex, ADP, and Xero. Confirm with Connecteam whether it supports QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Payroll specifically before you switch.

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Changelog

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Data sources

Every value on this page links to its source below. Primary sources are the vendor's or authority's own pages.

  1. Intuit pricing page · primary source, checked Oct 6, 2026
  2. Connecteam pricing page · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  3. Connecteam website · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  4. Intuit website: Time tracking · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  5. apps.apple.com/us/app/connecteam-team-management-app/id1121613912 · primary source, checked Oct 6, 2026
  6. Connecteam documentation: ES · primary source, checked Oct 6, 2026
  7. tsheetsteam.github.io/api_docs · primary source, checked Oct 6, 2026
  8. Buddy Punch pricing page · secondary source, checked Oct 5, 2026