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Connecteam vs Openbook
Both stand on employee directory software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Connecteam combines staff operations, communication and HR tools in hubs for deskless workforces. Its free Small Business Plan is for businesses with fewer than 10 employees; paid Hub Basic plans begin at $29 a month billed yearly for the first 30 users.
Visit Connecteam Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb
Choose Openbook if your team wants a room-based workspace with repository actions, agent connectors, and a read-only board API. The Free plan has limits on editing members and spaces, while Business adds SSO/SAML and API access for $15 a month, billed monthly.
Visit OpenbookThe facts
| Connecteam | Openbook | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Communications Basic: $29 a month | Pro: $15 per user a month |
| Plans published | 21 | 4 |
| Maker | Connecteam | Not published |
| Website | connecteam.com | openbook.work |
| On employee directory software | #3 of 43 | #7 of 43 |
Connecteam: what it does well
- Operations Hub includes a time clock and job scheduling
- Communications Hub includes chat, surveys and a knowledge base
- HR & Skills Hub includes courses and onboarding
- Free Small Business Plan for businesses with fewer than 10 employees
What to know first
- Requires an internet connection; offline use is unavailable
- Android support starts at version 6.0
- iOS support starts at version 15.5
Openbook: what it does well
- Twenty-one room types cover planning, writing, discussion, and tracking.
- Build agent can implement repository changes and open pull requests.
- AI provider keys can be configured for six listed providers.
- Files can use server, S3-compatible, Dropbox, or SharePoint/Teams storage.
- Board API provides JSON data and change webhooks.
What to know first
- Free plan allows up to 10 members with edit access and 3 spaces.
- Default server file storage is limited to 30MB.
- SSO/SAML and API access are listed under the Business plan.
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