Temporra vs Connecteam

Both help deskless teams track time, but they're built for different buyers. Connecteam is a broad all-in-one app for any frontline workforce; Temporra is purpose-built for UK construction and trades. Here's a fair, side-by-side look so you can choose well.

At a glance

	Temporra	Connecteam
Built for	UK construction, trades & field service	All-in-one app for any deskless/frontline team
Pricing model	Flat monthly fee by team-size band — no per-user creep	Tiered plans; free for ≤10 users; fixed for first 30 users, then per-user above 30
UK-first (CIS, £, en-GB)	Yes — CIS statements, GBP, UK payroll in mind	Global product; GDPR-compliant, priced in USD
GPS geofenced clock-in	Yes — set the site by postcode, choose the radius	Yes (geofencing on higher tiers)
Facial-recognition ID	Yes — biometric check to stop buddy punching	Verifies via GPS / kiosk / photo rather than facial match
Digital permits (height, hot work, confined space)	Yes — request & issue on device	General forms/checklists, not construction permits
CIS subcontractor statements	Yes — monthly payment & deduction statements	Not a built-in feature
Payroll export	One-click CSV (Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, BrightPay)	Exportable timesheets / payroll integrations
Free trial	14 days, no card	14-day trial + a free plan for ≤10 users

Connecteam details are summarised from their public pricing page as of June 2026 and may change — always confirm current features and pricing at connecteam.com/pricing.

Where Connecteam is strong

Breadth. Beyond time tracking it bundles team chat, HR, training and task management across multiple "hubs".
A genuine free tier for very small teams (up to 10 users) — hard to beat if you only need basic time tracking.
General-purpose — works for retail, hospitality, cleaning, logistics and more, not just construction.

Where Temporra is different

Construction-native. Permits, CSCS/certificate expiry tracking, job costing and CIS are built in — not bolt-ons.
Facial-recognition clock-in to stop one worker clocking in for another, an objection unique to time fraud.
Flat, predictable pricing. One fee per team-size band with every feature included — no per-hub or per-user surprises as you grow.
UK-first. CIS statements, GBP, and exports aimed at Sage/Xero/QuickBooks/BrightPay.

Who should choose what

Choose Connecteam if you want one app to also handle chat, HR and training across a non-construction frontline team, or you have ≤10 staff and want a free starting point.

Choose Temporra if you run a UK construction or trades business and want permits, CIS, job costing, facial-recognition clock-in and flat pricing built specifically for site work.

Try Temporra free for 14 days