FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to all questions about Crew Active, scheduling, time tracking, and more.
General
What is Crew Active?
Crew Active is an all-in-one software for scheduling, mobile time tracking, and team communication. The platform was built specifically for companies with field workers — such as commercial cleaning, landscaping, or construction.
Which industries is Crew Active designed for?
Crew Active is optimized for industries with mobile teams: commercial cleaning, facility management, landscaping, construction, security services, and other field service industries.
Is there a mobile app?
Yes, Crew Active offers native apps for iOS and Android. Employees always have their schedules, time tracking, and team chat with them — even offline.
What languages is Crew Active available in?
Crew Active is currently available in German and English. Additional languages are planned.
Features
How does scheduling work?
Scheduling is done via drag & drop in a visual calendar. You see all employees and jobs at a glance, the system automatically detects conflicts like double bookings, and all changes are synced to mobile apps in real-time.
How does GPS time tracking work?
Employees clock in and out with a single tap in the mobile app. GPS coordinates are automatically captured to document the job location. Time tracking also works offline — data syncs automatically.
What can the integrated team chat do?
The team chat supports real-time messages, read receipts, photo and file attachments, direct messages, and group chats. All GDPR compliant — no private WhatsApp groups needed.
What reports and analytics does Crew Active offer?
Crew Active offers dashboard KPIs, work time reports, vacation overviews, sick leave statistics, and performance trends. All data can be exported as Excel, PDF, or CSV.
Pricing & Trial
Is there a free version?
Yes, the Starter plan is permanently free for teams of up to 10 employees and includes basic scheduling, mobile app, and email support.
How much does Crew Active cost?
The Professional plan costs €5 per employee per month and includes all features: unlimited employees, GPS time tracking, team chat, reports, and priority support. Custom Enterprise plans are available for large companies.
Can I try Crew Active for free?
Yes, you can try Crew Active free for 14 days with no obligation. No credit card required — the trial ends automatically.
Is there a discount for annual billing?
Yes, with annual billing you get 2 months free, which equals a discount of approximately 17%.
Security & Privacy
Is Crew Active GDPR compliant?
Yes, Crew Active fully complies with GDPR. All data is stored on servers in Germany, transmission is SSL encrypted, and a data processing agreement (DPA) is included.
Where is my data stored?
All data is exclusively stored on servers in German data centers. There is no transfer to third countries.
How secure is GPS time tracking?
GPS time tracking is tamper-proof and audit-proof. All clock events are logged completely and meet legal time recording requirements.
Setup & Support
How quickly can I set up Crew Active?
Setup typically takes less than 30 minutes. Add employees, plan first assignments — done. No complex IT infrastructure needed.
Do I need special hardware?
No, Crew Active is cloud-based and works on any device with a web browser (admin area) and any smartphone with iOS or Android (employee app).
What support does Crew Active offer?
The Starter plan includes email support. The Professional plan provides priority support. Enterprise customers get a dedicated account manager.
Still have questions? Contact us
Our team is happy to answer your individual questions.
Get Started Today
Try Crew Active free for 14 days. No credit card required.
GDPR Compliant
Cloud in Germany
Support in DE, EN, IT