Crew Active vs PlanD
PlanD is specialized for facility management — with gaps in mobile and pricing.
PlanD is a scheduling software focused on facility management and cleaning services. The tool offers solid planning and customer management but is built around desk-based planning — not mobile field work. What PlanD does not deliver: a full-featured mobile app with GPS time tracking, team chat for fast communication, or an offline mode for job sites without signal. In addition, pricing is not published — only available on request, making comparison harder.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Crew Active | PlanD |
|---|---|---|
| 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 PlanD is the better fit
- You are an established facility management provider with fixed object assignments
- Your planning is mainly done in the office, not on the go
- Your employees do not need mobile time tracking with GPS verification
- You do not need fast communication between the planner and field workers
When Crew Active is the better fit
- You need a full mobile app for your employees (iOS + Android)
- You track working hours with GPS and geofencing for legal compliance
- Your employees work on sites without stable signal (offline mode)
- You want transparent pricing without sales gatekeeping
- You need fast team communication as a WhatsApp replacement
- You work in landscaping or construction, not only classical facility management
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Crew Active and PlanD?
Crew Active is mobile-first with GPS time tracking, team chat, and offline mode — built for work happening on site. PlanD is more office-anchored: good planning and customer management, but no full mobile app and no GPS time tracking. If your work happens outside, Crew Active is the better fit.
Does PlanD have a mobile app?
PlanD offers a limited mobile interface but no native app with full employee features. GPS time tracking, photo documentation, and offline work are areas where Crew Active is clearly ahead.
How much does PlanD cost?
PlanD does not publish a price list — you have to request a quote and talk to sales. Crew Active is transparent: from €5/user/month, with a 1-month free trial and no credit card required.
Can I try Crew Active for free before contacting PlanD?
Yes. Crew Active offers a 1-month free trial with full access — no credit card, no sales call. This lets you check the differences with PlanD directly in practice.
Try it free — no comparison headaches
1 month of full access to Crew Active. No credit card. No sales call. You try, you decide.