TradeLog Site vs busybusy: which fits your field team?
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 project-first approach for trade and service businesses—from owner-operators to growing companies managing multiple crews—keeping time, punch lists, daily reports, and photos in one record.
You want project-level punch lists, daily reports, photos, and PDFs bundled with time tracking instead of sold by tier, plus project-specific outside-worker invitations with adjustable permissions, and plans from Individual through Enterprise.
GPS, equipment tracking, or large-fleet location tools are the primary requirement.
Feature comparison
| Feature | TradeLog Site | busybusy |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Owner-operators, small businesses, and growing multi-crew companies | Construction crews of all sizes, incl. large fleets |
| Outside worker and subcontractor access | Invite them to one project, choose broader collaboration or limited view-only access, and remove access when finished — no employee seat required | See vendor documentation |
| Plans | Individual, Small Business, and Enterprise options — Enterprise includes 50 employee seats, with additional internal seats available at any time | Per-user, per-month seat pricing by tier |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card required | Free plan plus paid tiers |
| Project-based time tracking | Yes — every entry tied to a project | Yes |
| Manual entries with lunch deduction | Yes, with live gross/lunch/worked preview | Yes |
| Punch lists & project tasks | Included in base price | Limited — task/equipment modules by tier |
| Daily reports | Included in base price, tied to project & crew | Available on higher tiers |
| Photos & PDF attachments per project | Yes — private, signed URLs | Photos supported |
| GPS & equipment tracking | Not the focus — project records, not breadcrumbs | Strong GPS, geofencing, equipment tracking |
| Built-in Fraction Calculator | Included for signed-in users — whole numbers, mixed numbers, fractions, and decimals | See vendor documentation |
| 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 stands out for field teams
Outside trades see only what they need
Invite a subcontractor, vendor, or temporary trade to a particular project without opening the rest of your company. Give them permission to make supported project updates or limit them to viewing notes and scheduled events. Remove access when their work is finished.
Project-scoped outside collaborators do not consume employee seats.
No per-employee billing inside your plan
TradeLog Site does not bill per employee within the selected plan's capacity. Small Business includes 25 employee seats, while Enterprise includes 50 employee seats, with additional internal seats available at any time.
Punch lists and daily reports included
They're part of each project from day one — not a module you unlock by upgrading a tier.
Every hour ties to a project
Mobile clock-in or manual entries with lunch deductions roll up per project next to photos, PDFs, and notes, so the field and the office read the same record.
Built-in Fraction Calculator
TradeLog Site includes a built-in Fraction Calculator for signed-in users to handle everyday field math with whole numbers, mixed numbers, fractions, and decimals directly from the dashboard.
Where busybusy may be the stronger fit
busybusy may be a stronger fit when GPS, equipment tracking, or large-fleet location tools are the primary requirement — geofenced auto clock-in, equipment hour tracking across a yard full of machines, or specific payroll integrations. TradeLog Site is focused on project-first documentation instead, and supports owner-operators through Enterprise organizations.
TradeLog Site is built for companies that coordinate internal crews and outside trades across the same projects while keeping access separated and permission-controlled.
Frequently asked questions
Is TradeLog Site a good busybusy alternative for trade and service businesses?
Yes — it supports owner-operators, small trade businesses, and growing multi-crew organizations, with project-level punch lists, reports, and photos in the same dashboard as time tracking.
Can TradeLog Site invite a subcontractor to only one project?
Yes. Outside workers can be invited to a particular project and given the access needed for their role—from broader collaboration and permitted updates to limited view-only access for notes and scheduled events. Their access does not extend to unrelated projects, can be removed when the work is complete, and does not consume an employee seat.
Does TradeLog Site charge per user?
There is no per-employee billing within the selected plan's employee-seat capacity. Small Business includes 25 employee seats, while Enterprise includes 50 employee seats, with additional internal seats available at any time.
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 project.
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 project
Set up your first project and clock the crew in this afternoon — punch lists and daily reports included.