Head-to-head · Construction Time Tracking Software
Workyard vs Timecloud
Workyard leads on 0 checks, Timecloud on 4, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreWorkyard · 6.3/10
- Most featuresTimecloud · 6 of 6
Our editors rank Workyard at #4 and Timecloud at #6 for construction time tracking software; Timecloud has no rubric score yet (facts researched, not yet scored), so the checks below decide.
Timecloud offers gps location tracking; Workyard doesn't publish it. Timecloud offers job cost codes; Workyard doesn't publish it. Timecloud offers offline time capture; Workyard doesn't publish it. Timecloud offers payroll export; Workyard doesn't publish it.
Workyard is the better fit for construction crews needing kiosk and GPS tracking. Timecloud is the better fit for teams needing approvals, offline capture, and payroll export.
- Workyard fits best
Construction crews needing kiosk and GPS tracking
- Timecloud fits best
Teams needing approvals, offline capture, and payroll export
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Side by side
| Feature | Workyard 6.3/10 Visit ↗ | Timecloud —/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.3 | — |
| Ranking | #4 in Construction Time Tracking Software | #6 in Construction Time Tracking Software |
| Best for | Construction crews needing kiosk and GPS tracking | Teams needing approvals, offline capture, and payroll export |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $6/user/mo | Not published |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Free trial length | 14 days · no card needed | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs | Phone |
| Integrations | 12 integrations | 9 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Workyard 2/6 · Timecloud 6/6 | ||
| GPS location tracking | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Geofencing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Job cost codes | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Timesheet approvals | ✓ | ✓ |
| Offline time capture | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Payroll export | Not published | ✓ (best) |
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| Our verdict | Workyard is workforce management software for construction companies, contractors, and distributed field teams that need to record time across job sites. Employees can clock in and out on iPhone or Android, while supervisors can track crew… Read the review → |
Timecloud is a workforce management platform for construction and trades businesses operating across Australia and New Zealand. Its web, iOS, and Android deployment supports mobile clock-in and clock-out with GPS capture, while biometric… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Workyard — where it wins
- Clock-ins via mobile, supervisor-led crew tracking, shared iPad kiosk, or geofence
- Break and overtime rules, approvals, and timesheet audit trails
- Starter includes payroll integrations and phone support
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the 14-day trial is the only listed no-cost option
- Pro and Autopilot prices are not publicly listed
- Automatic clock-in and API access require the Autopilot tier
Timecloud — where it wins
- GPS clock-ins, geofencing alerts, and offline mobile synchronization
- Allocate approved time to jobs, projects, tasks, and cost centres
- Payroll exports with Xero, MYOB, ADP, SAP, and other integrations
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is configurable and requires a sales quote
- There is no feature-light free version
- Support is listed through phone contact
- Workyard6.3/10 · From $6/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
Geofenced clock-ins, crew tracking, and payroll connections start at $6 per user monthly, billed annually.
Visit WorkyardFull verdict → - Timecloud—/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial
A configurable construction time platform with GPS controls, approvals, offline capture, and payroll exports.
Visit TimecloudFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026