Connecteam pricing: free plan, hub structure, per-user costs, and what deskless teams actually pay
Connecteam's pricing model is unlike most workforce management tools: it is organized by hubs rather than features, with a free plan for teams of up to 10 and paid plans that cover 30 users before per-user charges start. The result is affordable deskless team management, but the hub structure adds complexity the headline numbers hide. A 30-person team on the Advanced Operations hub pays $49 per month billed annually for scheduling, time tracking, forms and tasks; adding the Communications and HR & Skills hubs brings the total to $147.
This pricing breakdown explains how the hub model works, what each tier includes, how per-user costs scale beyond 30 users, and how the total cost compares to running separate tools like Deputy, When I Work and a communication platform. The analysis uses Connecteam's public pricing page at connecteam.com/pricing, checked in September 2026.
Connecteam pricing overview: how the hub-based pricing model works for deskless teams
How much does Connecteam cost?
Connecteam costs $29, $49 or $99 per month per hub for the first 30 users, billed annually ($35, $59 or $119 billed monthly). Each extra user adds $0.50 to $4.20 a month depending on hub and plan. A free plan covers up to 10 users, and Enterprise is quote-based.
Prices verified Sep 2026. Sources: Connecteam pricing page, Capterra: Connecteam pricing (annual vs monthly cross-check).
Connecteam organizes its platform into three hubs: Operations (time clock, scheduling, forms, tasks), Communications (updates, chat, directory, surveys), and HR & Skills (training, documents, recognition). Each hub is priced independently at Basic ($29/month), Advanced ($49/month) or Expert ($99/month) for the first 30 users, billed annually; monthly billing is $35, $59 or $119. Each additional user costs $0.80, $2.50 or $4.20 on the Operations hub and $0.50, $1.50 or $3 on the Communications and HR & Skills hubs (annual rates).
Each hub is a separate subscription, so buying all three means paying three base fees plus three sets of per-user charges. The current pricing page does not list a bundle discount. For many buyers the combination is still good value because the cross-hub features, such as scheduling linked to tasks and training connected to forms, work better together than as separate tools.
The free Small Business plan covers up to 10 users and, according to Connecteam's pricing page, includes all hubs and features. It is a permanent free tier, not a trial, which makes Connecteam accessible to the smallest businesses with no software budget. The 10-user cap is the main limit; once you hire an eleventh person you move to a paid plan.
The per-user charges beyond 30 users change the economics as teams grow. A 100-person team on the Advanced Operations hub pays $49 plus $2.50 times 70 extra users, about $224 per month billed annually. At 200 people that reaches about $474. With all three hubs on Advanced, the totals are about $532 at 100 people and $1,082 at 200. Those figures are well above the headline pricing.
| Plan | Price | Billing unit | What's included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small Business (free) | $0 | up to 10 users | All hubs and features for teams of 10 or fewer, free for life. |
| Operations Hub Basic | $29/mo for 30 users + $0.80 per extra user (annual); $35/mo monthly | per month for first 30 users, plus per additional user | Time clock, scheduling, forms and tasks at the entry feature level. |
| Operations Hub Advanced | $49/mo for 30 users + $2.50 per extra user (annual); $59/mo monthly | per month for first 30 users, plus per additional user | Adds geofencing, auto-scheduling and advanced forms and automations. |
| Operations Hub Expert | $99/mo for 30 users + $4.20 per extra user (annual); $119/mo monthly | per month for first 30 users, plus per additional user | Adds multi-branch management and live GPS tracking. |
| Communications or HR & Skills Hub | $29 / $49 / $99 per month for 30 users + $0.50 / $1.50 / $3 per extra user (annual) | per hub per month for first 30 users, plus per additional user | Chat, updates and surveys, or training, documents and recognition; each hub billed separately. |
| Enterprise | Custom quote | per contract | Custom pricing for large organizations across hubs. |
What Connecteam costs for 10, 50 and 200 employees
| Plan | 10 employees | 50 employees | 200 employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Hub Basic (annual) | $29 (or free plan) | $45 | $165 |
| Operations Hub Advanced (annual) | $49 | $99 | $474 |
| Operations Hub Expert (annual) | $99 | $183 | $813 |
Monthly cost for one hub billed annually in USD; add other hubs separately. Teams of 10 or fewer can use the free plan.
Prices verified Sep 2026. Sources: Connecteam pricing page, Capterra: Connecteam pricing (annual vs monthly cross-check).
Connecteam plan breakdown: free tier, Basic, Advanced, and Expert across all three hubs
For teams of 10 or fewer employees, start with the free plan. Test the time clock, scheduling, forms and communication features with real workflows before paying anything. When you are about to pass 10 users, use the 14-day trial on paid plans to confirm which hub and tier you need.
For teams of 11 to 30 employees, Advanced is the sweet spot. The Operations hub costs $49 per month billed annually for up to 30 users, and all three hubs cost $147, still less than many single-purpose tools. Advanced includes geofencing, auto-scheduling, advanced forms with conditional logic and process automation, the features that set Connecteam apart from basic scheduling apps.
Connecteam free plan — what 10 users actually get
The free Small Business plan covers up to 10 users, and Connecteam's pricing page says it includes all hubs and features: time clock, scheduling, forms, task management, updates, chat and training. The 10-user cap means this plan fits micro-businesses such as a cleaning crew, a small restaurant or a five-person field service team that need to digitize basic operations without a budget. Confirm any specific feature you rely on, such as geofencing, during setup, since plan pages can change.
Connecteam Basic — the first paid tier at $29 per month per hub (billed annually)
Basic adds GPS-enabled time tracking, improved scheduling, richer forms with quizzes, company updates with targeting, an employee directory and basic reporting. At $29 per hub for up to 30 users billed annually ($35 monthly), the Operations hub alone costs less than $1 per user per month at 30 users. The Basic tier suits teams that need reliable, GPS-verified time tracking and simple scheduling without the automation and compliance features of higher tiers.
Connecteam Advanced — the value tier at $49 per month per hub (billed annually)
Advanced adds geofencing (restrict clock-ins to approved locations), auto-scheduling based on availability, advanced forms with conditional logic and photo capture, smart groups for targeted communication and process automation. At $49 per hub for up to 30 users billed annually ($59 monthly), with $2.50 per extra user on the Operations hub, it provides the features most operations managers need. Geofencing prevents off-site clock-ins, auto-scheduling saves hours of manual work, and conditional forms capture the right data. For most deskless teams, Advanced is the right tier.
Connecteam Expert — multi-branch management at $99 per month per hub (billed annually)
Expert adds multi-branch management (separate settings and reporting per location), live GPS tracking during shifts, process shortcuts and custom branding. At $99 per hub billed annually ($119 monthly), with $4.20 per extra user on the Operations hub, Expert suits businesses with multiple locations that need location-level administration, or mobile workforces that need live GPS tracking. For single-location businesses, Advanced gives similar practical value at about half the base cost.
How Connecteam pricing compares to Deputy, Homebase, and When I Work
Connecteam vs Deputy on scheduling and time tracking costs
Deputy charges $5 to $9 per user per month billed annually, with auto-scheduling on its $6.50 Core plan. For a 50-person team, Deputy Core costs $325 per month for scheduling and time tracking. Connecteam's Advanced Operations hub for the same team costs $99 (first 30 users at $49 plus 20 extra users at $2.50 each), about 70% less, and also includes forms, task management and reporting. Deputy's scheduling engine is deeper, with demand-based auto-scheduling, break compliance and labor cost forecasting, but Connecteam covers more ground per dollar.
Connecteam vs Homebase on all-in-one deskless management
Homebase offers a free plan with scheduling and time tracking for one location with up to 10 employees, and paid plans from $30 to $120 per location per month ($24 to $96 billed annually) with unlimited employees. Homebase sells hiring tools and a payroll add-on that Connecteam lacks, but it does not offer Connecteam's training, digital forms or task management. For single-location businesses with large teams, Homebase's per-location pricing is hard to beat on scheduling and time tracking. For multi-location businesses or teams that need forms, training and task management, Connecteam covers more.
Connecteam vs assembling separate tools for deskless teams
A deskless team running separate tools might pay Deputy for scheduling ($6.50 per user on Core, billed annually) and then add a chat app, a basic LMS and a forms tool, each with its own per-user fee. At 50 people, Deputy Core alone is $325 per month. Connecteam's three hubs on Advanced cost about $257 per month for 50 users and cover all four jobs. The individual tools are deeper in their categories, but the cost and admin savings from consolidating are substantial.
Connecteam pricing buyer checklist: what to test during the free plan and trial
Start with the free plan or 14-day trial to test with real employees and real workflows
Test Connecteam with actual employees doing real work — not hypothetical scenarios. Have workers clock in via GPS, view schedules, complete a form, and receive an announcement. The platform's value emerges when multiple features work together, so test across hubs rather than evaluating one feature in isolation.
Map your feature requirements to Connecteam's hub structure before purchasing
Identify which features you need and which hub each belongs to. If you need time tracking (Operations) and training (HR & Skills) but not team chat (Communications), buy two hubs instead of three. Add up each hub's base fee and per-user charges at your headcount.
Calculate the per-user cost at your actual team size, not the headline pricing
The $29 to $99 headline prices cover 30 users per hub. Model the all-in cost at your current and projected team size. On the Advanced Operations hub billed annually, 100 employees cost about $224 per month and 200 about $474; with all three Advanced hubs, about $532 and $1,082. Those are still competitive numbers, but well above the headline.
Test the mobile experience with your least tech-savvy employees
Connecteam's value depends on workforce adoption. Test the app with the workers who struggle most with technology. If they can clock in, view their schedule, and complete a form without training, the platform will work. If the app is too complex for your least technical workers, adoption will suffer.
Evaluate reporting capabilities against your actual data needs
Connecteam's reporting is basic. If you need detailed labor cost analytics, cross-module reporting, or custom dashboards for executive presentations, verify the available reports meet your needs or plan to export data to spreadsheets or BI tools for deeper analysis.
Connecteam pricing should be evaluated in the context of team size, operating complexity, and the commercial metric that makes cost rise over time.
Buyers should use this page to understand more than the headline price. The real decision usually depends on implementation scope, support level, add-on exposure, and whether the pricing model still makes sense once the team grows.
- Clarify whether cost scales by employee count, recruiter seats, payroll runs, locations, or another metric.
- Confirm what implementation, premium support, compliance, or service add-ons do to total spend.
- Model pricing against the actual team size and operating complexity expected over the next 12 months.
Is Connecteam worth the price?
Connecteam's pricing is affordable for what it delivers: a deskless team management platform covering time tracking, scheduling, communication, training, forms and task management for less than separate tools would cost. The free plan is a real starting point for teams of 10 or fewer. The Advanced Operations hub at $49 to $99 per month billed annually for 30 to 50 users is the value sweet spot, and all three Advanced hubs cost about $147 to $257 at that size. The hub structure makes pricing more complex, and per-user costs beyond 30 users need to be modeled at your team size. For deskless and frontline teams that want to digitize several workflows at once, Connecteam offers strong consolidation value.
Frequently asked questions about Connecteam pricing and hub structure
Is Connecteam really free for small teams?
Yes, Connecteam offers a free Small Business plan for up to 10 users. It includes all hubs and features for teams of that size. It is not a trial; it stays free indefinitely. For teams that outgrow 10 users, paid plans start at $29 per month per hub for the first 30 users billed annually, or $35 billed monthly.
How does Connecteam's hub-based pricing work?
Connecteam organizes features into three hubs: Operations (time clock, scheduling, forms, tasks), Communications (updates, chat, directory, surveys), and HR & Skills (training, documents, recognition). Each hub is priced separately at Basic $29, Advanced $49 or Expert $99 per month for the first 30 users, billed annually ($35, $59 or $119 billed monthly). Extra users beyond 30 cost $0.80, $2.50 or $4.20 per month on the Operations hub and $0.50, $1.50 or $3 on the other two hubs (annual rates). You can buy one hub, two or all three.
How much does Connecteam cost for 50 employees?
For a 50-employee team, the Operations hub on Advanced costs $49 for the first 30 users plus $2.50 for each of the 20 extra users, or $99 per month billed annually. Adding the Communications and HR & Skills hubs on Advanced ($49 plus $1.50 per extra user each) brings all three hubs to about $257 per month. That covers scheduling, time tracking, communication, training, forms and task management.
How much does Connecteam cost for 200 employees?
For a 200-employee team, the Operations hub alone costs $49 plus $2.50 times 170 extra users, about $474 per month on Advanced, or $99 plus $4.20 times 170, about $813 per month on Expert (annual billing). All three hubs on Advanced come to about $1,082 per month. The per-user charges beyond 30 add up at larger team sizes, so model your own headcount before choosing a tier.
Do I need to buy all three Connecteam hubs?
No, you can purchase individual hubs. If you only need time tracking and scheduling, buy the Operations hub alone. If you also need team communication, add the Communications hub. Each hub is billed separately, so three hubs cost three base fees plus each hub's per-user charges. Most buyers start with Operations alone. Pay only for hubs that solve real problems for your team.
Does Connecteam offer annual billing discounts?
Yes. Annual billing saves about 18%: the Basic, Advanced and Expert base fees are $29, $49 and $99 per month billed annually versus $35, $59 and $119 billed monthly, and per-user charges are lower too. If you are confident in the platform after the free plan or 14-day trial, annual billing saves money. Start monthly if you want flexibility to change hubs or tiers.
How does Connecteam pricing compare to Deputy?
Deputy charges $5 to $9 per user per month billed annually; its Core plan with auto-scheduling is $6.50. For a 50-person team, Deputy Core costs $325 per month for scheduling and time tracking. Connecteam's Operations hub on Advanced costs $99 per month for 50 users, and all three hubs on Advanced cost about $257 while adding communication, training, forms and task management. Deputy's scheduling is deeper, with demand-based auto-scheduling, break compliance and labor cost forecasting, but Connecteam covers more ground per dollar.