Comparison
TradeLog Site vs ClockShark: which construction time tracking app fits a small crew?
ClockShark is one of the best-known names in construction time tracking, but it's built for the whole SMB-to-mid-market range — which means seat-based pricing, extra modules, and onboarding designed for larger field-service teams. TradeLog Site takes the opposite angle: a job-first dashboard built for solo tradespeople and crews under 50 who want time, punch lists, daily reports, and photos in one place without paying per seat.
TL;DR
- Pick TradeLog Site if you're a solo trade or a crew under 50 and want flat pricing plus job-level punch lists, daily reports, and PDFs in the same tool as time tracking.
- Pick ClockShark if you need advanced scheduling for a larger field-service org and are comfortable with per-user seat pricing.
Feature comparison
| Feature | TradeLog Site | ClockShark |
|---|---|---|
| Built for | Solo trades and crews under 50 | SMB to mid-market construction & field service |
| Starting price | $12/mo Individual · $79/mo up to 50 users | Per-user seat pricing, base fee + $/user |
| Free trial | 14 days, no card required | 14-day trial |
| Job-based time tracking | Yes — every entry tied to a job | Yes |
| Manual entries with lunch deduction | Yes, with live total preview | Yes |
| Punch lists & job tasks | Built in | Limited — task management is separate |
| Daily reports | Built in, tied to job & crew | Add-on / basic notes |
| Photos & PDF attachments per job | Yes — private, signed URLs | Photos supported |
| 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 |
ClockShark details are based on their publicly listed plans and feature pages at the time of writing.
Where TradeLog Site wins for small crews
Flat team pricing. Small Business is $79/month for up to 50 users. There's no per-seat math, no "contact sales" tier before you can invite a foreman.
Every hour ties to a job. Time entries — mobile clock-in or manual with lunch deduction — roll up per job alongside punch lists, daily reports, and photos. Field crews and office see the same record.
Trade-specific workflows. Punch lists, daily reports, and PDF attachments (spec sheets, permits, sign-offs) are built into each job, not add-ons.
Invite anyone to one job. Need a subcontractor or a temp helper for a week? Invite them by email with a date-bound access window — no company merger, no extra seat.
Where ClockShark still makes sense
If you're running 75+ employees across several crews with dedicated dispatchers and complex scheduling, or you already live inside a payroll/GPS stack ClockShark integrates with, its scale and integrations are real. TradeLog Site is intentionally focused on the small-crew end of the market — that's the trade-off.
FAQ
Is TradeLog Site a good ClockShark alternative for small construction crews?
Yes — it's built specifically for solo trades and crews under 50, with flat team pricing and job-level punch lists, reports, and photos in the same dashboard as time tracking.
How does TradeLog Site handle construction time tracking?
Workers clock in against a specific job from mobile or desktop, or add manual entries with lunch deductions. Everything rolls up per job and feeds the daily report.
How does pricing compare?
TradeLog Site is currently in private beta — request beta access and we'll share plan details when we open subscriptions.
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
14-day free trial. No credit card. Set up your first job and clock the crew in this afternoon.