Leap vs Workyard
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
Leap
CRM and in-home sales platform for exteriors and remodeling contractors
- Starting price
- From $79/mo
- Aggregate rating
- 4.3 / 5
- Best team size
- 3-100
- Free trial
- No
Workyard
GPS time tracking and workforce management for construction and trades
- Starting price
- From $6/mo
- Aggregate rating
- 4.7 / 5
- Best team size
- 5-200
- Free trial
- No
Quick verdict
Leap: Exteriors and remodeling contractors (roofing, siding, windows, painting) that sell in the home and want a CRM plus a field sales-and-proposal app with built-in financing.
Workyard: Construction and trades contractors that want accurate GPS-based labor tracking and job costing to feed payroll, alongside their FSM.
User ratings favor Workyard (4.7 vs 4.3).
Workyard has a lower starting price (From $6/mo).
Decision matrix — which one is right for you?
Pick Leap if…
- → Your situation matches Leap's target profile: Exteriors and remodeling contractors (roofing, siding, windows, painting) that sell in the home and want a CRM plus a field sales-and-proposal app with built-in financing
Pick Workyard if…
- → Your situation matches Workyard's target profile: Construction and trades contractors that want accurate GPS-based labor tracking and job costing to feed payroll, alongside their FSM
- → Budget is the constraint — Workyard starts at $6/mo vs $79/mo for Leap
- → Post-purchase satisfaction matters — Workyard has a higher aggregate user rating (4.7 vs 4.3 on G2 + Capterra)
- → You serve multiple trades — Workyard covers 6 verticals vs Leap's 4
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Leap | Workyard |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Leap CRM — $79/mo | Starter — $6/mo |
| Tier 2 | SalesPro — $297/mo | Pro — $13/mo |
Leap starts at $79/mo on Leap CRM and scales to $297/mo on SalesPro. Workyard starts at $6/mo on Starter and scales to $13/mo on Pro. Workyard is $73/mo cheaper at the entry tier. At scale (5+ users), both platforms typically converge in price as you climb the tier ladder.
Pros & cons
Leap
- + Native QuickBooks integration (bidirectional sync)
- − Exteriors/remodeling-sales-focused, not a service-dispatch FSM
- − SalesPro is a separate, pricier product
- − Less fit for pure service trades (HVAC service calls, plumbing dispatch)
Workyard
- + Lower entry price — From $6/mo
- + Higher aggregate user rating (4.7 / 5)
- + Native QuickBooks integration (bidirectional sync)
- + Covers 6 trade verticals — strong multi-vertical fit
- − Workforce/time-tracking and scheduling tool, not a full FSM (no invoicing/CRM depth — pair it with one)
- − Automatic geofenced clock-ins can misfire when crews drive past job sites
Implementation timeline comparison
Leap
1-3 weeks self-service onboarding
Workyard
1-3 weeks self-service onboarding
Enterprise-tier platforms ($250+/user/mo) typically require 3-6 months with dedicated admin time, custom pricebook setup, and phased rollout to field techs. Mid-tier platforms reach operational status in 4-8 weeks with optional paid onboarding. Entry-tier platforms are designed for self-service onboarding in 1-3 weeks. Always plan for 2-4 weeks of parallel operation with your existing system before cutting over.
Feature comparison
Only in Leap
- + customer portal
- + estimates quotes
- + proposals
- + consumer financing
- + payment processing
Both have
- ✓ scheduling
Only in Workyard
- + gps tracking
- + time tracking
- + job costing
- + quickbooks integration
- + team management
Integrations
Only in Leap
- + greensky
Both integrate with
- ✓ quickbooks
Only in Workyard
— None unique —
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Leap fit | Workyard fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Roofing | 9 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Leap |
| General Contractors | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Tie |
| Electrical | 6 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Workyard |
Vertical-fit scores combine feature coverage, customer base concentration, and the tool's own positioning for the trade. See methodology.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, Leap or Workyard?
Neither is universally better — they target different buyers. Leap is best for Exteriors and remodeling contractors (roofing, siding, windows, painting) that sell in the home and want a CRM plus a field sales-and-proposal app with built-in financing. Workyard is best for Construction and trades contractors that want accurate GPS-based labor tracking and job costing to feed payroll, alongside their FSM. See the decision matrix above for situation-specific guidance, or jump to the per-vertical winner table if you're in a specific trade.
Is Leap cheaper than Workyard?
Workyard has a lower starting price (From $6/mo vs From $79/mo). However, total cost depends on team size, features needed, and tier — see the full pricing breakdown above.
Can Leap and Workyard integrate with QuickBooks?
Leap integrates with QuickBooks natively. Workyard integrates with QuickBooks natively. Both work with QuickBooks Online; confirm QuickBooks Desktop support before signing if your accountant uses Desktop.
Do Leap or Workyard offer a free trial?
Leap: no free trial advertised; demo on request. Workyard: no free trial advertised; demo on request.
How long does Leap vs Workyard take to implement?
Leap: 1-3 weeks self-service onboarding. Workyard: 1-3 weeks self-service onboarding. Implementation length scales with pricing tier — enterprise platforms ($250+/user/mo) require 3-6 months with dedicated admin time; mid-tier platforms typically reach operational status in 4-8 weeks with optional paid onboarding.
Can I migrate from Leap to Workyard (or vice versa)?
Yes, but expect data normalization work. Customer records and active jobs typically import cleanly via CSV. Historical job data, recurring service agreements, and custom pricebooks rarely transfer perfectly — most shops leave historical data in the source system as archival reference rather than migrating it. Budget 2-4 weeks of parallel operation between the two systems during the cutover.
Leap vs Workyard: which has better customer support?
Both Leap and Workyard offer email support across all tiers, with phone and live chat typically reserved for higher tiers. Response time SLAs vary by tier — entry-tier customers usually get 24-48 hour email response; enterprise customers get dedicated account managers with same-day response. Read recent G2 reviews specifically for support-quality signals before committing.
Which is better for solo contractors vs growing teams?
For solo contractors and 2-3 person teams, the lower-priced option (Workyard) typically wins on cost without sacrificing core features. For growing teams (5-15 employees), evaluate based on which platform's upper tiers include the features you'll need at your 12-18 month projected scale rather than buying for today's team size. For established 15+ employee operations, the depth of enterprise features (reporting, multi-location, marketing attribution) matters more than entry-tier price.
Need a deeper look?
See our full reviews with detailed pricing tiers, integration depth, and weaknesses.