ClockShark Alternative: GPS Check-In Without a 3-Year Contract
ClockShark is a capable field time tracking app, but its pricing page lists a three-year contract on every plan. Here's what that means and how CrewVerify compares.
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ClockShark is a capable app built for field crews: GPS time tracking, job costing, scheduling, invoicing and QuickBooks integration. Plenty of contractors are happy with it. But one line on its pricing page is worth reading closely before you sign.
The contract term
ClockShark's pricing page states that a contract term of three years applies to all pricing plans. That's not unusual for software sold to larger companies, but for a small contractor whose crew size swings with the season or the economy, three years is a long commitment.
ClockShark does bill only for active users, which helps when your crew shrinks. But the commitment itself stays.
What ClockShark costs
As listed by ClockShark in November 2026:
- Standard: $40/month base fee plus $9 per active user per month.
- Pro: $60/month base fee plus $11 per active user per month. Adds PTO, advanced job costing, compliance forms and more.
- 14-day free trial with Pro features.
| Crew size | ClockShark Standard | ClockShark Pro | CrewVerify |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 workers | $130/mo | $170/mo | $69/mo (Starter) or $109/mo (Pro) |
| 25 workers | $265/mo | $335/mo | $199/mo (Pro) |
Over a three-year term, a 25-person crew on ClockShark Standard comes to about $9,500 if the crew size stays the same.
Where CrewVerify is different
- No contract. Month to month, cancel anytime.
- No app to install. Workers check in from a text link with a one-time code.
- Compliance at the gate. Certification tracking can warn, or block check-in, when a required card is missing or expired.
- OSHA 301 auto-fill from verified check-in data.
Where ClockShark is the better fit
If you want scheduling, invoicing, quotes and deep job costing in one app, and you're comfortable with a multi-year commitment, ClockShark covers more ground. CrewVerify focuses on verified presence and compliance, and exports a CSV for payroll.
Before you sign anything
Whatever you choose, ask every vendor: How long is the contract? What happens if we downsize or close a division? Can we export all our data if we leave?
Competitor pricing and terms as listed on the vendor's website, last checked November 7, 2026. Always check current terms before you decide. Start a free CrewVerify trial.