Cloudcon vs Assignar
Cloudcon vs Assignar
Scheduling, payroll and a managed service
Scheduling, payroll and a managed service
Assignar is a capable tool for dispatching crews and allocating site resources. But if your operations span heavy civil earthworks, union EBA payroll, activity job costing, and complex machinery maintenance, you need a connected operational ecosystem. Discover why growing contractors choose Cloudcon.
Assignar is a capable tool for dispatching crews and allocating site resources. But if your operations span heavy civil earthworks, union EBA payroll, activity job costing, and complex machinery maintenance, you need a connected operational ecosystem. Discover why growing contractors choose Cloudcon.
Trusted by the businesses building Australia
Trusted by the businesses building Australia
Trusted by the businesses building Australia
Self-managed setup vs. a managed service
Self-managed setup vs. a managed service
Assignar is a strong tool for resource allocation and scheduling. With many SaaS platforms, the setup, form design, and ongoing workflow configuration are generally managed internally by your own administrative team.
Assignar is a strong tool for resource allocation and scheduling. With many SaaS platforms, the setup, form design, and ongoing workflow configuration are generally managed internally by your own administrative team.
Core Differences:
Core Differences:
Our Melbourne-based engineering team actively partners with you to configure your workflows, program your specific award EBA pay rules, and connect your ERP/accounting packages. We handle the heavy lifting of implementation so your team can focus 100% on project delivery.
Our Melbourne-based engineering team actively partners with you to configure your workflows, program your specific award EBA pay rules, and connect your ERP/accounting packages. We handle the heavy lifting of implementation so your team can focus 100% on project delivery.
Head-to-head capability breakdown
Head-to-head capability breakdown
Feature / Capability
Cloudcon
Assignar
Pricing Transparency
✅ Clear per-user pricing structure
❌ Pricing not publicly available
Managed Implementation & Ongoing Service
✅ Full design, config & ongoing updates
✅ Implementation specialist onboarding + weekday support
Crew & Multi-Project Scheduling
✅ Visual drag-and-drop board
✅ Native scheduling board
Native EBA Award Interpretation
✅ Built-in union/award rules engine
✅ Award/EBA interpretation via Assignar Pay module
Activity-Level Job Cost Coding
✅ Deep activity cost tracking
✅ Activities (cost codes) coded on field timesheets
Heavy Fleet & Telematics Sync
✅ Full lifecycle + OEM/GPS sync
⚠️ Equipment scheduling, prestarts & hours-based maintenance; no telematics sync publicly documented
ERP & Accounting Integrations Included
✅ Xero, MYOB, ERPs included natively
⚠️ Accounting/ERP connectors included; public API is a paid add-on
Mobile App Offline Reliability
✅ Proven offline-first database sync
✅ Offline mode with auto-sync on reconnect
Multi-Vertical Depth (Civil/Mining/Energy)
✅ Purpose-built civil/mining/energy
⚠️ Also markets dedicated mining, oil & gas and heavy-civil offerings
Subcontractor Compliance & Management
✅ Induction, ticket & docket tracking
✅ Supported
Feature / Capability
Cloudcon
Assignar
Pricing Transparency
✅ Clear per-user pricing structure
❌ Pricing not publicly available
Managed Implementation & Ongoing Service
✅ Full design, config & ongoing updates
✅ Implementation specialist onboarding + weekday support
Crew & Multi-Project Scheduling
✅ Visual drag-and-drop board
✅ Native scheduling board
Native EBA Award Interpretation
✅ Built-in union/award rules engine
✅ Award/EBA interpretation via Assignar Pay module
Activity-Level Job Cost Coding
✅ Deep activity cost tracking
✅ Activities (cost codes) coded on field timesheets
Heavy Fleet & Telematics Sync
✅ Full lifecycle + OEM/GPS sync
⚠️ Equipment scheduling, prestarts & hours-based maintenance; no telematics sync publicly documented
ERP & Accounting Integrations Included
✅ Xero, MYOB, ERPs included natively
⚠️ Accounting/ERP connectors included; public API is a paid add-on
Mobile App Offline Reliability
✅ Proven offline-first database sync
✅ Offline mode with auto-sync on reconnect
Multi-Vertical Depth (Civil/Mining/Energy)
✅ Purpose-built civil/mining/energy
⚠️ Also markets dedicated mining, oil & gas and heavy-civil offerings
Subcontractor Compliance & Management
✅ Induction, ticket & docket tracking
✅ Supported
Feature / Capability
Cloudcon
Assignar
Pricing Transparency
✅ Clear per-user pricing structure
❌ Pricing not publicly available
Managed Implementation & Ongoing Service
✅ Full design, config & ongoing updates
✅ Implementation specialist onboarding + weekday support
Crew & Multi-Project Scheduling
✅ Visual drag-and-drop board
✅ Native scheduling board
Native EBA Award Interpretation
✅ Built-in union/award rules engine
✅ Award/EBA interpretation via Assignar Pay module
Activity-Level Job Cost Coding
✅ Deep activity cost tracking
✅ Activities (cost codes) coded on field timesheets
Heavy Fleet & Telematics Sync
✅ Full lifecycle + OEM/GPS sync
⚠️ Equipment scheduling, prestarts & hours-based maintenance; no telematics sync publicly documented
ERP & Accounting Integrations Included
✅ Xero, MYOB, ERPs included natively
⚠️ Accounting/ERP connectors included; public API is a paid add-on
Mobile App Offline Reliability
✅ Proven offline-first database sync
✅ Offline mode with auto-sync on reconnect
Multi-Vertical Depth (Civil/Mining/Energy)
✅ Purpose-built civil/mining/energy
⚠️ Also markets dedicated mining, oil & gas and heavy-civil offerings
Subcontractor Compliance & Management
✅ Induction, ticket & docket tracking
✅ Supported
Comparison based on publicly available information as of 27 August 2026. Competitor products change; verify before relying on this.
Comparison based on publicly available information as of 27 August 2026. Competitor products change; verify before relying on this.
Where Cloudcon delivers a distinct advantage for civil operations
Where Cloudcon delivers a distinct advantage for civil operations
Moving beyond scheduling requires deep financial and asset connections. Here is how Cloudcon’s purpose-built ecosystem accelerates your time to value.
Moving beyond scheduling requires deep financial and asset connections. Here is how Cloudcon’s purpose-built ecosystem accelerates your time to value.
Setup and Support, Handled
Setup and Support, Handled
We don’t just provide software access; we act as an extension of your operations team. Cloudcon designs your digital dockets, programs your EBA pay conditions, and configures your ERP integrations upfront, ensuring you achieve real ROI without draining your internal admin resources.
We don’t just provide software access; we act as an extension of your operations team. Cloudcon designs your digital dockets, programs your EBA pay conditions, and configures your ERP integrations upfront, ensuring you achieve real ROI without draining your internal admin resources.
Native EBA Payroll & Deep Cost Coding
Native EBA Payroll & Deep Cost Coding
Cloudcon translates site those hours into financial action. Our built-in award interpreter automatically processes complex Fair Work and union EBAs, mapping labour and plant costs directly to specific site activity codes in your accounting software.
Cloudcon translates site those hours into financial action. Our built-in award interpreter automatically processes complex Fair Work and union EBAs, mapping labour and plant costs directly to specific site activity codes in your accounting software.
Predictable Pricing & Included Integrations
Predictable Pricing & Included Integrations
Avoid surprise bills for core software functionality. Cloudcon offers clear per-user pricing with essential accounting, ERP, and telematics integrations included upfront, giving you complete financial predictability without hidden module fees.
Avoid surprise bills for core software functionality. Cloudcon offers clear per-user pricing with essential accounting, ERP, and telematics integrations included upfront, giving you complete financial predictability without hidden module fees.
We do the heavy lifting, you keep working
We do the heavy lifting, you keep working
Switching software shouldn’t strain your administrative team. Our Australian implementation specialists manage your entire system rollout from end to end.
Switching software shouldn’t strain your administrative team. Our Australian implementation specialists manage your entire system rollout from end to end.
Step 1: Workflow & EBA Programming
Step 1: Workflow & EBA Programming
Step 1: Workflow & EBA Programming
Hand us your current dockets, ticket registers, and award EBA rate cards. We build your templates and program your pay rules directly into the platform.
Hand us your current dockets, ticket registers, and award EBA rate cards. We build your templates and program your pay rules directly into the platform.
Hand us your current dockets, ticket registers, and award EBA rate cards. We build your templates and program your pay rules directly into the platform.
Step 2: ERP & Telematics Integration
Step 2: ERP & Telematics Integration
Step 2: ERP & Telematics Integration
We establish native, bi-directional data flows with your financial software (Xero, MYOB, Jobpac, Vista) and machine telematics feeds (CAT, Komatsu, Verizon Connect).
We establish native, bi-directional data flows with your financial software (Xero, MYOB, Jobpac, Vista) and machine telematics feeds (CAT, Komatsu, Verizon Connect).
We establish native, bi-directional data flows with your financial software (Xero, MYOB, Jobpac, Vista) and machine telematics feeds (CAT, Komatsu, Verizon Connect).
Step 3: Crew Training & Continuous Optimisation
Step 3: Crew Training & Continuous Optimisation
Step 3: Crew Training & Continuous Optimisation
We train your site supervisors, allocators, and operators. Once live, our team stays actively involved to refine your workflows as your business expands.
We train your site supervisors, allocators, and operators. Once live, our team stays actively involved to refine your workflows as your business expands.
We train your site supervisors, allocators, and operators. Once live, our team stays actively involved to refine your workflows as your business expands.
FAQs
What is the main difference between Cloudcon and Assignar?
While Assignar focuses primarily on crew scheduling and resource allocation, Cloudcon is a complete operational platform. Cloudcon provides native EBA award interpretation for payroll, deep activity cost coding, heavy fleet telematics integration, and fully managed implementation services included in transparent per-user pricing.
What does Cloudcon mean by "Software with a Service"?
We don't just provide access and leave you to configure it. Cloudcon's Australian engineering team builds your form templates, configures your complex union EBA pay rules, sets up your ERP integrations, and provides ongoing operational support.
How does Cloudcon's pricing compare to Assignar?
Cloudcon offers clear, predictable per-user pricing with core ERP integrations and reporting included. Assignar's pricing is quote-based - check their current published pricing for details on integrations, reports, and additional modules.
Ready for Total Control
See how Cloudcon can be configured around the way your business works.
Pricing is tailored to your business size, required modules, and user count. Book a demo for a quote based on your needs.
Ready for Total Control
See how Cloudcon can be configured around the way your business works.
Pricing is tailored to your business size, required modules, and user count. Book a demo for a quote based on your needs.