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Connecteam for cleaning companies: what it covers, and what it does not

Excellent workforce management. Not cleaning software. Here is the difference.

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The Verdict

Choose Connecteam if you mainly need chat, a time clock and HR forms; it is very good at them and free for small teams. Choose FacilityCare IQ for the cleaning-specific layer: buildings, recurring contracts, inspections, client proof and invoicing. Some companies run both — Connecteam for the workforce, FacilityCare IQ for the client.

What Is Connecteam?

Connecteam is workforce management software for deskless teams: shift scheduling, a time clock, chat, task lists, forms and checklists, plus HR features such as onboarding, training and document storage. As of September 2026 its Small Business plan is free for up to 10 users with every hub included; above that, each hub is priced separately — Operations Basic at $29/month billed annually ($35 monthly) for the first 30 users plus about $0.80–$1.00 per extra user, Advanced at $49 ($59) and Expert at $99 ($119). It is built for any kind of workforce, from restaurants to construction, and it does that job well.

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side comparison of Connecteam and FacilityCare IQ.

FeatureConnecteamFacilityCare IQ
Built ForAny deskless workforceCommercial cleaning companies
Free Plan (as of September 2026)Yes — up to 10 users, all hubsYes — 2 buildings, 5 people, no time limit
Paid Pricing (as of September 2026)Per hub: Basic $29/mo annual ($35 monthly), Advanced $49 ($59), Expert $99 ($119), plus per-user feesPro $29/mo ($23 annual), no per-user fees
Shift SchedulingYes — strongYes — visits generated from contracts
Time Clock / Check-InYes — GPS time clockYes — GPS check-in tied to the visit
Inspection ReportsNot includedYes — scored, with photos, sent to the client
Client PortalNot includedBranded portal: visits, reports, invoices
InvoicingNot includedBuilt from completed visits, paid online
HR & OnboardingYes — strongNot included
Mobile AppYes — iOS & AndroidYes — Crew app on iOS today. Android is coming soon.

Where Connecteam Shines

Credit where it is due — here is what Connecteam does well.

Genuinely free for up to 10 users, with every hub included (as of September 2026)
Excellent time clock, shift scheduling and team chat
HR tools: onboarding, training courses, documents, recognition
Not industry-specific, so it fits office staff and cleaners alike

Where FacilityCare IQ Wins

Key advantages that set FacilityCare IQ apart.

Buildings and recurring contracts as first-class objects; visits generated from the contract
GPS check-in and photo checklists tied to the visit, then a scored inspection
Branded client portal so the property manager sees the record without asking
Invoices generated from completed visits, paid online
Free for 2 buildings and 5 people; Pro $29/month with no per-user fees

What Connecteam Is Missing

Gaps and limitations to consider before choosing Connecteam.

Not client-facing: no buildings, recurring contracts, inspection reports, client portal or invoicing
Checklists and forms are generic, not zone-based cleaning scopes with photo proof per visit
Once past 10 users, hubs are priced separately and per-user fees apply
Proof of service for a property manager still has to be assembled by hand

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about switching from Connecteam to FacilityCare IQ.

How much does Connecteam cost?+
Connecteam publishes its pricing. As of September 2026, the Small Business plan is free for up to 10 users and includes every hub. Above 10 users each hub is priced separately: the Operations hub is $29/month billed annually ($35 month-to-month) on Basic for the first 30 users plus roughly $0.80–$1.00 per additional user, $49 ($59) on Advanced and $99 ($119) on Expert, with the HR and Communications hubs priced on the same pattern. FacilityCare IQ is priced per plan with no per-user fees: the Free plan is $0 for up to 2 facilities and 5 team members, and Pro is $29/month ($23/month billed annually) for up to 15 facilities and 30 team members.
Is Connecteam free for cleaning companies?+
Yes, as of September 2026 Connecteam's Small Business plan is free for any company with up to 10 users, cleaning companies included, and it is a real plan rather than a trial. What it does not include at any price is the client-facing cleaning workflow: buildings on recurring contracts, inspection reports, a client portal and invoicing. FacilityCare IQ's Free plan covers 2 facilities and 5 team members with those features included.
Is FacilityCare IQ really a good alternative to Connecteam?+
Yes. FacilityCare IQ covers all the core features Connecteam offers — plus additional tools like Buildings and recurring contracts as first-class objects; visits generated from the contract, GPS check-in and photo checklists tied to the visit, then a scored inspection, Branded client portal so the property manager sees the record without asking. It starts free with no per-user fees.
How much does FacilityCare IQ cost compared to Connecteam?+
FacilityCare IQ starts free for 2 facilities with full features. Pro is $29/month for up to 15 facilities. Free includes 5 team members, Pro includes 30 — no per-seat fees.
Can I migrate from Connecteam to FacilityCare IQ?+
Yes. Sign up for FacilityCare IQ's free plan and start with one building. Your first building is set up in about 5 minutes. Most companies have every building, contract and cleaner in the system within an evening. There is no long-term contract, so you can run both platforms side-by-side during the transition.
Does FacilityCare IQ work on mobile?+
Yes. Crew app on iOS today. Android is coming soon. Managers use the web dashboard in any browser. The crew app supports multiple languages and includes GPS check-in/check-out, checklists, issue reporting, and inspection forms.
What makes FacilityCare IQ different from Connecteam?+
FacilityCare IQ is an all-in-one platform that combines Buildings and recurring contracts as first-class objects; visits generated from the contract, GPS check-in and photo checklists tied to the visit, then a scored inspection, Branded client portal so the property manager sees the record without asking. Choose Connecteam if you mainly need chat, a time clock and HR forms; it is very good at them and free for small teams. Choose FacilityCare IQ for the cleaning-specific layer: buildings, recurring contracts, inspections, client proof and invoicing. Some companies run both — Connecteam for the workforce, FacilityCare IQ for the client.

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