Deputy vs Teamwork

Deputy

Deputy is a workforce management platform focused on employee scheduling, time tracking, and labor compliance. It helps businesses with shift-based workforces build schedules, manage leave, and track hours worked. Deputy integrates with major payroll providers to streamline the pay run process.

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Teamwork

Teamwork is a project management platform built specifically for client-facing teams and agencies. It includes built-in time tracking, invoicing, and client portals that make it ideal for professional services businesses managing multiple client projects simultaneously. Teamwork helps agencies deliver projects on time and on budget while keeping clients informed.

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Pros

• ✓Excellent scheduling tools with AI-powered shift recommendations
• ✓Strong labor compliance features for overtime and break rules
• ✓Good mobile app for employees to clock in, swap shifts, and request leave
• ✓Integrates with 30+ payroll providers

Cons

• ✗Limited core HR features beyond scheduling and time tracking
• ✗Not a full HRIS replacement
• ✗Reporting could be more customizable for complex workforce analytics

Pros

• ✓Built specifically for agencies and client-facing teams
• ✓Built-in time tracking and invoicing saves money on separate tools
• ✓Client portal keeps clients informed without giving full system access
• ✓Strong resource and budget management features

Cons

• ✗Less suitable for internal team project management
• ✗Interface feels less modern than competitors
• ✗Some key features only on higher paid tiers
• ✗Can be complex to set up for new users

Best For

Businesses with hourly workers needing scheduling and time tracking

Best For

Agencies and professional services firms managing multiple client projects