Procore vs Workyard
Head-to-head comparison of pricing, features, integrations, and use-case fit.
Procore
All-in-one construction management platform
- Starting price
- Custom quote
- Aggregate rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Best team size
- 20+
- 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
What actually separates them
Only the points where Procore and Workyard genuinely differ, from our verified data. Everything they share is further down.
- → Price transparency: Workyard publishes a starting price (From $6/mo). Procore does not, so comparing them costs you a sales call.
- → Trades served: Workyard covers Landscaping & Lawn Care. The other does not.
- → Integrations: only Procore connects to sage, viewpoint, autodesk, dropbox.
- → Features the other lacks: Procore has project_management, document_management, budgeting; Workyard has gps_tracking, time_tracking, job_costing.
Quick verdict
Procore: Commercial general contractors $5M+ revenue managing complex multi-trade projects.
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 4.5).
Decision matrix — which one is right for you?
Pick Procore if…
- → Your situation matches Procore's target profile: Commercial general contractors $5M+ revenue managing complex multi-trade projects
- → You want broader feature coverage — Procore ships 10 core features vs Workyard's 6
- → Integration ecosystem matters — Procore has 7 native integrations vs Workyard's 1
- → You want a more mature, stable platform — Procore was founded in 2002 (24 years) vs Workyard's 2016
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
Pricing side-by-side
| Tier | Procore | Workyard |
|---|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Project Management — Custom | Starter — $6/mo |
| Tier 2 | Project Management + Financials — Custom | Pro — $13/mo |
| Tier 3 | Custom — Custom | — |
Procore uses custom-quoted pricing (typically $250-$800/user/mo for enterprise FSM platforms); Workyard has transparent public pricing starting at $6/mo. If budget predictability matters, Workyard wins on transparency alone. If you need enterprise-tier features and don't mind the sales process, Procore's custom pricing reflects the deeper feature set.
Pros & cons
Procore
- + Native QuickBooks integration (bidirectional sync)
- + Covers 5 trade verticals — strong multi-vertical fit
- + Broad feature coverage (10 core features)
- + 24 years of product maturity (founded 2002)
- − Expensive (custom-quoted, typically $375-549/user/mo)
- − Steep learning curve
- − Overkill for residential or small commercial
- − Long implementation (3-6 months)
- − No public pricing — sales call required for a quote
Workyard
- + 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
Procore
Not published; the vendor quotes per account, so ask for the onboarding plan in writing before signing
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 Procore
- + project management
- + document management
- + budgeting
- + drawing management
- + rfi management
- + submittal management
- + change orders
- + daily logs
- + bim integration
Both have
- ✓ scheduling
Only in Workyard
- + gps tracking
- + time tracking
- + job costing
- + quickbooks integration
- + team management
Integrations
Only in Procore
- + sage
- + viewpoint
- + autodesk
- + dropbox
- + docusign
- + bluebeam
Both integrate with
- ✓ quickbooks
Only in Workyard
— None unique —
Which fits better in each trade
| Trade | Procore fit | Workyard fit | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Contractors | 10 / 10 | 8 / 10 | Procore |
| Roofing | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Electrical | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| Plumbing | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
| HVAC | 7 / 10 | 7 / 10 | Tie |
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, Procore or Workyard?
Neither is universally better — they target different buyers. Procore is best for Commercial general contractors $5M+ revenue managing complex multi-trade projects. 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 Procore cheaper than Workyard?
Both Procore and Workyard use custom pricing or have similar entry costs — request quotes from both to compare apples-to-apples for your specific team size.
Can Procore and Workyard integrate with QuickBooks?
Procore 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 Procore or Workyard offer a free trial?
Procore: no free trial advertised; demo on request. Workyard: no free trial advertised; demo on request.
How long does Procore vs Workyard take to implement?
Procore: Not published; the vendor quotes per account, so ask for the onboarding plan in writing before signing. 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 Procore 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.
Procore vs Workyard: which has better customer support?
Both Procore 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 (either) 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.
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