| Tool | Best for | Rating | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jobber | Best overall for small crews | ★★★★½ | Starts around the ~$50/mo for a solo plan |
| Housecall Pro | Best for marketing & customer follow-up | ★★★★½ | Starts around the ~$60–$50s/mo depending on tier |
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What team & time-tracking software does
Team and time-tracking software records who worked, when and where — and turns those hours into accurate timesheets and payroll. For a crew spread across job sites, that means mobile clock-in instead of paper cards, GPS to confirm people were where they said, and approvals that flow straight into pay. It removes guesswork from payroll and gives you a real picture of labor cost per job.
What to look for
- Mobile clock in/out. Techs should punch in from their phone at the job site — no trip back to the shop.
- GPS verification. Location stamps confirm hours and settle disputes fairly.
- Timesheet approval. A quick review-and-approve step catches mistakes before payroll runs.
- Payroll export. Clean export to your payroll provider — or built-in payroll — saves hours every pay period.
- Scheduling integration. Time tracking that ties back to the job shows true labor cost per ticket.
Who it's for
The moment you have hourly employees in the field, accurate time tracking stops being optional — it protects both your payroll budget and your crew's paychecks. Many field-service platforms include basic time tracking; larger crews or anyone running detailed job-costing may want a dedicated tool. The reviews below note how each platform handles the clock.