TradeLog Site vs busybusy: which fits a small crew?
busybusy is a well-known construction time tracking app built around GPS, geofencing, and equipment tracking — with per-user pricing that grows with every seat. TradeLog Site takes a different angle: a job-first record where time, punch lists, daily reports, and photos live together in the base price, built for solo tradespeople and crews under 50.
You want flat-rate pricing and job-level punch lists, daily reports, photos, and PDFs bundled with time tracking instead of sold by tier.
Continuous GPS breadcrumbs, geofencing, and equipment tracking across a large fleet are the core requirement.
Feature comparison
| Feature | TradeLog Site | busybusy |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Solo trades and crews under 50 | Construction crews of all sizes, incl. large fleets |
| Pricing model | Flat team pricing — no per-seat fees | Per-user, per-month seat pricing by tier |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card required | Free plan plus paid tiers |
| Job-based time tracking | Yes — every entry tied to a job | Yes |
| Manual entries with lunch deduction | Yes, with live gross/lunch/worked preview | Yes |
| Punch lists & job tasks | Included in base price | Limited — task/equipment modules by tier |
| Daily reports | Included in base price, tied to job & crew | Available on higher tiers |
| Photos & PDF attachments per job | Yes — private, signed URLs | Photos supported |
| GPS & equipment tracking | Not the focus — job records, not breadcrumbs | Strong GPS, geofencing, equipment tracking |
| Cross-company job collaborators | Invite anyone to a single job with date-bound access | Employees only |
| Setup time | Minutes — no onboarding call required | Guided onboarding for larger teams |
busybusy details are based on their publicly listed plans and feature pages at the time of writing.
Where TradeLog Site wins for small crews
Flat rate, not per seat
Adding a foreman, an apprentice, or a helper for one busy week doesn't move your bill. With per-user pricing, every extra hand is a recurring line item.
Punch lists and daily reports included
They're part of each job from day one — not a module you unlock by upgrading a tier.
Every hour ties to a job
Mobile clock-in or manual entries with lunch deductions roll up per job next to photos, PDFs, and notes, so the field and the office read the same record.
Invite anyone to one job
A sub or a temp helper can be invited by email with a date-bound access window — no extra seat.
Where busybusy still makes sense
If you need GPS breadcrumbs on every worker, geofenced auto clock-in, equipment hour tracking across a yard full of machines, or deep payroll integrations for a large workforce, busybusy is built for that. TradeLog Site is deliberately focused on the small-crew end — that's the trade-off.
Frequently asked questions
Is TradeLog Site a good busybusy alternative for small crews?
Yes — it's built for solo trades and crews under 50, with flat pricing and job-level punch lists, reports, and photos in the same dashboard as time tracking.
Does TradeLog Site charge per user?
No. Pricing is flat for the team rather than per seat, so adding people doesn't change the monthly cost.
Does TradeLog Site include GPS tracking?
Not as a breadcrumb-tracking product. The focus is documentation: time entries, punch lists, daily reports, and photos attached to each job.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. Individual and Small Business plans include a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.
Try TradeLog Site with your next job
Set up your first job and clock the crew in this afternoon — punch lists and daily reports included.