EpicShifts vs Connecteam
Connecteam is a broad all-in-one for deskless teams, priced per "hub." EpicShifts is scheduling-first and flat-rate, with the Open Shifts Marketplace and messaging built around the schedule.
By Dustin Hanke, Founder, EpicShifts · Updated August 2026
EpicShifts vs Connecteam at a glance
Connecteam is a mobile-first, all-in-one app for deskless teams — scheduling, time tracking, chat, tasks, and HR across separately priced hubs, with a generous free plan for up to 10 users. EpicShifts is focused on scheduling, shift coverage, and team communication — flat-rate, with unlimited employees on paid plans and the Open Shifts Marketplace front and center.
Connecteam pricing (2026) vs EpicShifts
Connecteam is priced per hub, flat for first 30 users + per-user above. EpicShifts is flat-rate: Free (10 employees, 1 location), Crew $39/mo, Business $79/mo + $69/extra location, Enterprise $149/mo. Unlimited employees on every paid plan.
| Connecteam plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Small Business | $0 | Up to 10 users, all hubs |
| Operations Basic | $29/mo billed annually ($35 monthly) | First 30 users, then per-user |
| Operations Advanced | $49/mo billed annually ($59 monthly) | First 30 users, then per-user |
| Operations Expert | $99/mo billed annually ($119 monthly) | First 30 users, then per-user; Communications + HR hubs priced separately |
Connecteam (Per hub, flat for first 30 users + per-user above): Connecteam: free for up to 10 users (all features); paid Operations Hub (where scheduling lives) Basic $29/month billed annually ($35 monthly), Advanced $49, Expert $99 — each covering the first 30 users, then per-user above; needing scheduling + chat + HR means multiple separately priced hubs. As of August 2026.
| Feature | EpicShifts | Connecteam |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat-rate per plan | Per hub; flat to 30 users, then per-user |
| Scheduling included without buying extra modules | Yes — core product | In the Operations Hub (other hubs priced separately) |
| Employees on paid plans | Unlimited | First 30 included, then per-user fee |
| Free plan | Yes — 20 employees, 1 location | Yes — up to 10 users (all hubs) |
| Open Shifts Marketplace (post, claim, swap, cross-location) | Yes — core feature | Open shifts / shift swaps |
| Team messaging tied to the schedule | Yes — DMs, team threads, announcements | Built-in chat (Communications Hub) |
| AI auto-scheduling | Yes (Business) | Auto-scheduling on higher tiers |
| Recurring shift templates (daily / every-N-weeks / monthly, generated with preview) | Yes — all plans, including Free | Schedule templates / recurring shifts |
| Breadth (tasks, training, HR, surveys) | Scheduling-focused + integrations | Very broad all-in-one (a Connecteam strength) |
| Native iOS + Android apps | Yes | Yes |
Where EpicShifts wins
- Scheduling, shift swaps, and the Open Shifts Marketplace are the core product — not one module inside a separately priced hub.
- Flat-rate with unlimited employees on paid plans, instead of per-user fees once you pass 30 users.
- Messaging is tied to the schedule and included, rather than living in a separate Communications Hub.
- One predictable bill, instead of stacking Operations + Communications + HR hubs.
Where Connecteam is strong
- A genuinely broad all-in-one — tasks, checklists, training, surveys, and HR alongside scheduling.
- A very generous free plan (full features for up to 10 users).
- Cheap base pricing for a single hub at small headcount (Operations Basic ~$29/mo for up to 30 users).
- Polished, mobile-first experience well-suited to deskless and frontline teams.
Pick Connecteam if you want one app to also handle tasks, training, surveys, and HR for a deskless team, and the per-hub pricing works for your headcount.
Frequently asked questions
Is EpicShifts cheaper than Connecteam?
It depends on shape. Connecteam is inexpensive for a single hub at up to 30 users (Operations Basic ~$29/mo), but it prices per hub and adds a per-user fee above 30, so costs can stack as you add hubs or grow. EpicShifts is flat-rate with unlimited employees on paid plans (Crew $39/mo, Business $79/mo), which stays predictable as you scale.
What does EpicShifts do better than Connecteam?
EpicShifts is scheduling-first: the Open Shifts Marketplace, shift swaps, and schedule-tied messaging are core features in one flat plan, rather than spread across separately priced hubs. Connecteam is broader if you also want tasks, training, and HR in the same app.
See why teams switch to EpicShifts
Flat-rate, unlimited employees, and the Open Shifts Marketplace. Start free — no credit card.
Dustin Hanke, Founder, EpicShifts — Dustin builds EpicShifts and writes about scheduling, labor cost, and shift-work operations for restaurants and other hourly teams.
Connecteam details reflect that company's publicly listed information as of August 2026 and may have changed — please verify on their website. Connecteam and all other names are trademarks of their respective owners; EpicShifts is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Connecteam. Comparison provided for informational purposes.We Value Your Privacy
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