CrewBrain and Timecount support companies in planning personnel, projects and assignments. Both systems also offer features for time tracking, availability and organising changing teams. For event and project teams, the differences in integrations, API availability and licensing models are therefore particularly relevant.
Transparency notice: We compare CrewBrain with Timecount as neutrally as possible. As the provider of CrewBrain, we naturally believe that our solution is particularly well suited to event and project teams. This comparison is based on publicly available information and may be incomplete. Features and prices may change.
At a glance: the key differences
CrewBrain
- Pre-built integrations with rental, equipment and event software, including easyjob, Rentman and Eventworx.
- The open API and MCP Server are included in all plans.
- Fixed plans with monthly prices and included user allowances.
Timecount
- Licensing model based on employees planned or billed each month; product lines and additional modules can be selected.
- According to the provider, the open API is available in the Enterprise version.
In short: The most important factors are the additional processes required, the preferred form of time tracking and the appropriate licensing model.
The systems compared directly
| Criterion | CrewBrain | Timecount |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations and API | Pre-built integrations with rental, equipment and event software; open API and MCP Server in all plans | According to the provider, open API in the Enterprise version; also includes Make.com integration and single sign-on |
| Pricing and licensing model | Fixed plans from €29 per month with ten named users | Licensing based on employees planned or billed each month, as well as selected modules and product lines |
Planning and scheduling
There are many overlaps between the two systems when it comes to planning personnel and assignments. Both solutions are aimed, among others, at companies with short-notice assignments, projects and changing teams.
The following questions are especially helpful when making a selection:
- Which systems need to be connected?
- Do we need pre-built integrations with event, rental or equipment software?
- How many employees do we actually plan or bill each month?
- Is a fixed plan model or usage-based licensing a better fit for our company?
Integrations and data transfer
Both systems offer DATEV export options and an open API for individual connections.
CrewBrain provides the open API and MCP Server in all plans. It also offers pre-built integrations with systems for rental management, equipment management, event management and project management. These include easyjob, Rentman and Eventworx.
Timecount lists an open API for the Enterprise version, as well as a Make.com integration and single sign-on. Before making a decision, companies should check which specific systems need to be connected and whether pre-built integrations or individual connections are a better fit.
Pricing and licensing models
CrewBrain offers fixed plans from €29 per month. Each plan includes ten named users; the included features and optional modules should be checked before making a decision.
Timecount offers the Basic, Pro and Enterprise product lines. The provider calculates licences based on employees who are planned or whose time is recorded in a given month. Modules, add-ons and payment options can also be selected. The publicly accessible pricing calculator page does not display generally comparable standard prices.
A direct price comparison is therefore only meaningful based on the specific feature scope and the number of employees active each month.
Conclusion: Which solution suits which day-to-day work?
CrewBrain and Timecount both cover key processes for personnel planning and time tracking.
CrewBrain may be particularly relevant when pre-built integrations with event, rental and equipment software are required and an open API should be available regardless of the chosen plan. Timecount uses licensing based on employees planned or billed each month and lists the open API for the Enterprise version.
Companies should make their choice based on the integrations they require and the licensing model that fits them best.
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