Crew Active vs clockin
clockin is strong on time tracking, weak on scheduling and team chat.
clockin is a German time-tracking solution focused on trades and construction. Its strength lies in mobile GPS-based clock-in/out, photo documentation, and site assignment. What clockin does not fully cover: drag-and-drop shift planning for larger teams and integrated team chat as a WhatsApp replacement. If you are looking for a pure time tracking island, clockin is a good fit — if you need scheduling and chat too, Crew Active is the better choice.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Crew Active | clockin |
|---|---|---|
| Drag & Drop Scheduling | ||
| GPS Time Tracking | ||
| Integrated Team Chat | ||
| Mobile App (iOS & Android) | ||
| Offline Capability | ||
| Photo Documentation | ||
| Reports & Export | ||
| Multi-Industry (Cleaning, Landscaping, Construction) | ||
| Customer Management | ||
| GDPR Compliant (Servers in Germany) | ||
| 1-Month Free Trial |
Pricing Compared
- • Transparent, no minimum term
- • 1-month free, no credit card
- • All features included
When clockin is the better fit
- You run a small trade business with fewer than 15 employees
- Your only problem is time tracking and site documentation
- You already use WhatsApp or Slack and do not need another team chat
- You do not need drag-and-drop shift schedules for larger teams
When Crew Active is the better fit
- You regularly schedule 20+ workers across changing job sites
- You want scheduling, time tracking, and team chat in one platform
- You want a GDPR-compliant team chat instead of WhatsApp (important for clients)
- You need industry features for cleaning, landscaping, or construction
- You want lower total cost at the same or better feature level
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Crew Active and clockin?
clockin is primarily a time-tracking solution. Crew Active is a full workforce management platform: scheduling, GPS time tracking, and team chat in one tool. If you need all three, Crew Active saves you from buying and maintaining two separate systems.
Does clockin have a shift schedule?
clockin offers very basic scheduling features but no full drag-and-drop editor like Crew Active. For larger teams or complex assignments across changing job sites, it quickly hits its limits.
Is clockin GDPR compliant?
Yes, clockin is GDPR compliant and hosted in Germany — same as Crew Active. However, for team chat you have to fall back on external tools like WhatsApp with clockin, which reintroduces GDPR issues.
Which is cheaper — clockin or Crew Active?
Crew Active starts at €5/user/month, clockin at around €6. So Crew Active is not only cheaper per seat — you also get scheduling and team chat included. With clockin you would have to buy those separately or stitch them together yourself.
Try it free — no comparison headaches
1 month of full access to Crew Active. No credit card. No sales call. You try, you decide.