Jobilino vs. Planday – Which Solution Suits Your Business?

Both systems offer digital time tracking. But which one is better suited to mobile teams, trades and construction sites? We compare features, focus and use cases – objectively and with a practical perspective.

Specialised in mobile teams
DACH market & German-language support
Ready to go in under 30 minutes

Specialisation in mobile work

Jobilino is specifically designed for construction sites, field service and changing work locations – not for stationary shift work.

Quick implementation

Ready to go in under 30 minutes. No weeks-long implementation projects, no complex training.

Offline-capable app

Time tracking works even without a stable internet connection – ideal for construction sites, basements, or rural areas.

The problem

Not every time tracking solution suits every business

Planday and Jobilino are both well-established digital time tracking solutions – but with different areas of focus. While Planday, as a comprehensive workforce management platform, excels primarily in hospitality, retail and stationary service industries, Jobilino is specifically tailored to companies with mobile workforces: construction, trades, cleaning, field services and logistics. Choosing the right solution depends on your industry, team size and daily workflows.

Planday offers many features – but not all of them are designed for construction sites or mobile teams
More complex systems require longer onboarding times and greater training effort
International platforms are not always optimally tailored to the DACH market
Pricing models of large providers can become too expensive for smaller businesses
Features for shift planning are often purchased along with the product, even though only time tracking is needed
Support and documentation are not always tailored to German SMEs

The solution

Jobilino – The Alternative for Mobile Teams and Trade Businesses

Jobilino was developed from the ground up for companies whose employees do not work in an office: on construction sites, at customers' premises, on the road, or in the field. The solution is deliberately kept lean, ready to use quickly, and free of superfluous features you do not need. Instead of a large all-in-one platform, you get exactly what mobile teams truly require: simple, reliable time tracking with project assignment, offline-capable and immediately intuitive.

NFC integration

Times can be started via NFC tag – convenient for fixed locations such as construction sites or customer projects.

German support

Support in German, documentation for the DACH market, servers in Germany – GDPR-compliant and close to the customer.

Transparent Pricing

Clear pricing structure with no hidden costs, ideal for small and medium-sized businesses.

How it works

Direct comparison: Jobilino vs. Planday

Focus & Target Audience

**Planday:** Workforce management for hospitality, retail, and hotels – with a focus on shift planning and scheduling. **Jobilino:** Time tracking for mobile teams in construction, trades, cleaning, and logistics – with a focus on simple, mobile time tracking.
Feature Set

**Planday:** Comprehensive platform with shift scheduling, time tracking, communication, payroll, and HR features. **Jobilino:** A focused solution for time tracking, project assignment, leave management, and reporting – without unnecessary overhead.
Setup & Onboarding

**Planday:** An extensive system that requires time for setup, training, and customisation. **Jobilino:** Operational in under 30 minutes, intuitive to use, minimal training required.
Mobile Use & Offline Functionality

**Planday:** Mobile app available, primarily designed for stationary workplaces. **Jobilino:** Specifically developed for mobile employees, fully offline-capable, with automatic synchronisation.
Value for Money

**Planday:** Pricing model is based on the number of employees and booked modules, with higher costs for extensive features. **Jobilino:** Transparent pricing from €3–8 per employee/month, no hidden costs, ideal for SMEs.
Support & Market Focus

**Planday:** International platform with support in multiple languages, global orientation. **Jobilino:** German-language support, focus on the DACH market, servers based in Germany, specifically tailored to Austrian and German businesses.

Your benefits

No oversized platform – only what is truly needed
Ready to use immediately, without weeks of implementation
Offline functionality for construction sites without a stable network
Easy to use, even for less tech-savvy employees
German-speaking support and specialisation in the DACH market
Transparent pricing with no hidden additional costs
NFC integration for fast check-in and check-out
GDPR-compliant data storage on German servers
Project time tracking for accurate post-calculation
Ideal for trades, construction, cleaning, logistics and field service

For whom

Who is Jobilino the better choice for?

Jobilino is the right solution if your employees **work predominantly on the move** – on construction sites, at customers' premises, travelling, or at changing locations. If you are looking for **simple, quickly deployable time tracking** without complex shift-planning features, if you value **German-language support and proximity to the DACH market**, and if you prefer **transparent pricing** for small and medium-sized businesses, then Jobilino is the better alternative. Planday, on the other hand, is particularly well suited to larger companies with **stationary workplaces** that require a **comprehensive workforce management system** with shift planning, HR features, and international scalability.

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Häufige Fragen zum Vergleich Jobilino vs. Planday

Which solution is better suited for trade businesses?

Jobilino is specifically designed for mobile teams in the trades, construction and field service sectors. The app works offline, is quick to set up and offers exactly the features that trade businesses need on a daily basis – without superfluous functionality.

Is Planday more complex than Jobilino?

Planday is a comprehensive workforce management platform with a wide range of features. This means more possibilities, but also a longer onboarding period. Jobilino is deliberately kept simple and is ready to use in under 30 minutes.

Can I also create shift schedules with Jobilino?

Jobilino focuses primarily on time tracking and project assignment. If you require comprehensive shift scheduling features, Planday may be the better choice. For straightforward scheduling, Jobilino offers basic functionality.

Does Jobilino work without an internet connection?

Yes, the Jobilino app is fully offline-capable. Times are saved locally and synchronised automatically as soon as a connection is re-established. Ideal for construction sites or deployment locations with poor network coverage.

Which solution is more cost-effective?

The costs depend on your team size and the features you require. Jobilino offers transparent pricing starting from €3–8 per employee/month with no hidden costs. Planday charges by module, which can result in higher costs when extensive features are needed.

Does Planday also offer German-language support?

Planday offers support in several languages, but is oriented as an international platform. Jobilino provides German-language support, servers located in Germany, and is specifically tailored to the DACH market.

Can I switch from Planday to Jobilino?

Yes, switching is possible. We support you with the import of your employee data and with the initial setup. Please contact our support team for personalised consultation.

Which solution is better for small businesses?

For small and medium-sized businesses with mobile employees, Jobilino is often the better choice: rapid onboarding, straightforward operation, transparent pricing, and German-language support. Planday is more suited to larger companies with more complex requirements.