SimpleStaff vs Connecteam
Connecteam is a broad all-in-one app for deskless teams — chat, checklists, training and scheduling. If scheduling is the job you're hiring for, SimpleStaff is simpler and cheaper: one price for everything, no per-hub math.
Connecteam does a lot — team chat, forms, training, time clock and scheduling — and if you want that whole deskless-ops suite, it genuinely does more than we do. But scheduling lives in its Operations 'hub', while communications and HR are separate hubs you pay for again, and its entry plan caps at 30 users. If your job to be done is scheduling, SimpleStaff is one price, unlimited staff, and less to learn.
What you'd actually pay for scheduling
| Scenario | Connecteam | SimpleStaff · Team | SimpleStaff · Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
20 staff · scheduling | $35 Basic (monthly) | $22.75/mo −35% | $34/mo |
25 staff · scheduling | $35 Basic (monthly) | $26.50/mo −24% | $39/mo |
30 staff · scheduling | $35 Basic (monthly) | $30.25/mo −14% | $44/mo |
Connecteam Basic list price for its Operations hub, where scheduling lives, up to 30 users, from connecteam.com/pricing (July 2026) — $35/month monthly, or $29/month billed annually. Communications and HR are separate hubs at additional cost, and beyond 30 users the price rises. SimpleStaff figures are computed live from our plans, unlimited staff, everything in one price.
Where the models differ
Per hub vs one price
On Connecteam, scheduling is the Operations hub; team chat and HR are separate hubs you buy on top. SimpleStaff is a single price with every scheduling feature included — no add-on hubs to stack.
A 30-user tier vs unlimited
Connecteam's Basic plan is priced for up to 30 users; past that you move up. Every paid SimpleStaff plan has unlimited employees, so you're never boxed in by a headcount tier.
A scheduler vs a suite
Connecteam spreads across many modules. SimpleStaff does scheduling deeply and simply — swaps, coverage, availability, seniority — which is the whole point if that's what you actually need.
Feature by feature
| SimpleStaff | Connecteam | |
|---|---|---|
| Drag-and-drop scheduling | ||
| Staff-run shift swaps | ||
| Availability & time-off requests | ||
| Mobile app (iOS & Android) | ||
| Every scheduling feature in one price | Per hub | |
| Unlimited employees | 30 / tier | |
| Free plan | ≤15 staff | ≤10 staff |
| Seniority-based shift picking | Pro | |
| Team chat, forms & training | ||
| Starting paid price | $19 / mo | $35 / hub |
When Connecteam might be the better fit
- You want an all-in-one deskless app — team chat, checklists, forms and training — not just scheduling.
- Its communication and onboarding modules matter to you as much as the schedule itself.
- You're standardising a large deskless workforce on a single broad platform.
Common questions
Is SimpleStaff cheaper than Connecteam?
For scheduling, usually yes. Connecteam's entry plan is about $35/month for up to 30 users on its Operations hub, and other capabilities live in separate hubs you pay for. SimpleStaff starts at $19/month with unlimited staff and every scheduling feature included.
What's the difference between SimpleStaff and Connecteam?
Connecteam is a broad deskless-ops suite — chat, forms, training, time clock and scheduling — priced per hub. SimpleStaff is a focused scheduler: it does swaps, coverage, availability and seniority deeply and simply, for one price with unlimited employees.
Does Connecteam cap how many users I can have?
Its Basic plan is priced for up to 30 users, and its free plan for up to 10. Every paid SimpleStaff plan has unlimited employees, with a small per-user rate beyond the first 15.
Should I choose SimpleStaff or Connecteam?
If you mainly need scheduling, SimpleStaff is simpler and cheaper. If you want a whole all-in-one app for a deskless team — with chat, checklists and training alongside scheduling — Connecteam does more. It comes down to whether you want a scheduler or a suite.
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