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Connecteam Review (2026): Pricing, Pros and Cons

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Short answer

Connecteam ranks #6 of 6 in our HRIS tools ranking (77/100). Best for deskless and frontline teams that run HR from their phones. Paid plans start at $29/mo for 30 users (HR Basic, billed yearly ($35 monthly); $0.50 per extra user).

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Connecteam

Best for deskless and frontline teams that run HR from their phones
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Starting price$29/mo for 30 usersHR Basic, billed yearly ($35 monthly); $0.50 per extra user
Free trial / planFree plan for up to 10 users; 14-day trial
Vettlo score77/100
G2 user rating4.6/53,506 reviews

What is Connecteam?

Connecteam is a mobile-first app for frontline teams; its HR & Skills hub covers employee documents, time off, onboarding packs, courses and recognition. Basic costs $29 a month for the first 30 users billed yearly ($35 monthly) plus $0.50 per extra user; Advanced ($49) adds e-sign documents and unlimited documents; Expert ($99) adds unlimited time-off policies and API access. A free Small Business plan covers all hubs for up to 10 users.

Who it's best for

Restaurants, retail, construction and field-service businesses whose employees don't sit at a computer.

Why we rank it

It has the lowest published price for a 30-person team, a free plan for up to 10 users and an app built for employees who only use a phone.

Pros and cons

Strengths

  • $29 a month covers the first 30 users on Basic
  • Free Small Business plan with every hub for up to 10 users
  • Rated 4.6/5 on G2 across more than 3,500 reviews

Watch-outs

  • Basic allows 6 time-off policies; unlimited needs Expert ($99)
  • No performance review cycles, only per-employee KPIs
  • Thinner employee records and reporting than a dedicated HRIS

Skip it if: You need performance reviews, compensation planning or detailed HR reporting.

Connecteam pricing

Paid plans start at $29/mo for 30 users (HR Basic, billed yearly ($35 monthly); $0.50 per extra user). Free plan or trial: Free plan for up to 10 users; 14-day trial.

From Connecteam's pricing page, checked on the date at the top of this review. See how it compares on price in our HRIS tools pricing overview.

How we scored Connecteam

HRIS score: 77/100

Core HR & records (20%)3.5/5
Time off & onboarding (20%)4/5
Performance & engagement (15%)2.5/5
Payroll & integrations (15%)3/5
Ease of use (10%)5/5
Price & transparency (20%)5/5

Each criterion is rated 0 to 5 and weighted for the category. See our methodology.

How Connecteam compares

#ToolBest forStarting priceScore
1BambooHRSmall and midsize companies that want a complete, easy HRIS$250/mo85/100
2FactorialSmall teams that want time off, time tracking and documents in one toolFrom $8/employee/mo82/100
3Zoho PeopleBest low-cost HRIS, with a free plan for up to 5 usersFrom $3/user/mo81/100
4RipplingGrowing companies that want HR, payroll and IT on one employee recordFrom $8/employee/mo80/100
5HiBobMid-size and international companies focused on culture and engagementPricing on request78/100
6ConnecteamDeskless and frontline teams that run HR from their phones$29/mo for 30 users77/100

Alternatives and comparisons

Connecteam FAQ

How much does Connecteam cost?

Paid plans start at $29/mo for 30 users (HR Basic, billed yearly ($35 monthly); $0.50 per extra user). Free plan or trial: Free plan for up to 10 users; 14-day trial.

Is Connecteam worth it?

Connecteam scores 77/100 in our HRIS tools ranking, where it is best for deskless and frontline teams that run HR from their phones. It's a weaker fit if: you need performance reviews, compensation planning or detailed HR reporting.

Does Connecteam have a free plan or trial?

Free plan for up to 10 users; 14-day trial.

What are the best Connecteam alternatives?

In our HRIS tools ranking, the closest alternatives are BambooHR, Factorial and Zoho People.

Vettlo Editorial Team

Researched and written by the Vettlo editorial team using our methodology. Prices and plan details come from each vendor's public pricing page.