Daybill vs Workyard: no base fee, and invoicing built in.
Both support field crews. Workyard charges per user plus a $50 company base fee and sends time data to external accounting for invoices; Daybill connects scheduling, timesheets, payroll totals, chat, and client invoicing in one flat plan. Here is the honest comparison.
Pricing and plans reviewed in July 2026. Source: workyard.com/pricing Figures may change; verify the current numbers there. Daybill pricing is on our pricing page. Daybill prices are CAD; Workyard prices are USD, so headline figures are not direct currency comparisons.
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- The price gap is structural, not a discountWorkyard charges each user plus a $50 USD company base fee. Daybill Solo Pro is $14.99 CAD total and Team is $39 CAD flat for 20 members, with no company base fee.
- Daybill closes the loop with client billingOne approved timesheet updates payroll totals and creates the client invoice, with pay rate, charge rate, and margin linked to the job. Workyard exports the records to an accounting system for billing.
- Where Workyard is genuinely strongerWorkyard offers deeper GPS and route history, native apps, a spend card, formal compliance tools, a broad ERP API, dedicated support, and years of construction-market proof.
- Built for the size you actually areDaybill begins as a free multi-client solo workspace and grows into flat-priced crew control. An owner-operator does not pay a company base fee before hiring.
Common questions
Is Daybill cheaper than Workyard?
For a small operator or crew, generally yes. Workyard starts with a per-user charge plus a $50 USD company base fee. Daybill has a free solo plan, Solo Pro at $14.99 CAD total, and Team at $39 CAD flat for 20 members. The currencies differ, but the base-fee structure is the lasting distinction.
What does Workyard have that Daybill does not?
Street-level GPS and route history, native mobile apps, a Visa spend card, overtime and break compliance, incident reporting, a large ERP API, dedicated support, and a much longer construction track record. Those are meaningful advantages.
What does Daybill have that Workyard does not?
Client invoices built from the same approved hours, job margin, and a free Solo Operator plan for billing several client companies. Daybill keeps scheduling, payroll totals, chat, and invoicing in one flat plan.
Can I try Daybill free?
Yes. Solo Operator is free forever for up to 5 companies, including timesheets, PDF invoices, and payroll-ready CSV export. No credit card is required and there is no countdown.
How current is this comparison?
Pricing and features were reviewed in July 2026 from Workyard’s public pricing page. Workyard can change them at any time, so verify the live figures. Daybill prices are current and shown in Canadian dollars; Workyard prices are in US dollars.
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