7shifts
by 7shifts7shifts is employee scheduling software with web, mobile and desktop apps for restaurant teams.
Free plan Free trial From $39.99 a month, billed yearly AndroidiPhone & iPadWebWindowsMacAPI
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Best Employee Scheduling Software 2026
Employee scheduling software helps managers build shifts, collect availability, handle time off and open shifts, and coordinate swaps. This list is for readers comparing tools for workplace scheduling.
Compare the listed pricing fields, employee limits, scheduling controls and mobile access. Platform details cover web, iOS, Android, API, Windows and macOS offerings.
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ClockOn
ClockOn suits Australian employers managing staff, pay and compliance across workplaces such as pharmacy, retail, hospitality, medical practices and clubs.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record6.2 Visit
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Connecteam
Connecteam is employee scheduling software with web and mobile apps for managing team work.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record6.0 Visit
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Findmyshift
Findmyshift may suit organizations of different sizes, including those in hospitality, healthcare, retail, education, charities, and emergency services.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record6.0 Visit
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Homebase
Homebase suits small businesses with hourly, shift-based teams that need scheduling, timekeeping, and payroll tools.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record6.0 Visit
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Shiftbase
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 €0.50 a month Record6.0 Visit Shiftbase suits shift-based businesses such as restaurants, hotels, retail, healthcare, production, and transport that need scheduling and time tracking.
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Sling
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Free plan Record5.8 Visit Sling suits teams that need to schedule shifts, coordinate staff, and manage labor costs.
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WhenToWork
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $273 a year Record5.8 Visit WhenToWork creates online employee schedules with AutoFill for availability, preferences and skills.
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PagarBook
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb ₹499 a year Record5.7 Visit PagarBook runs staff attendance, payroll and field-team management on Android, iOS and web.
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Papershift
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 — Record5.7 Visit Papershift combines cloud HR software with time tracking, shift scheduling and personnel management.
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Shiftura
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $32.50 a month, billed yearly Record5.7 Visit Shiftura is shift scheduling software with offers, coworker claims, approvals and availability tools.
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ezClocker
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $15 a month, billed yearly Record5.6 Visit ezClocker suits small businesses, including teams with remote staff working at multiple job sites.
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Agendrix
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $2.93 a month, billed yearly Record5.5 Visit Agendrix helps shift managers schedule staff, track hours, manage HR and communicate with teams.
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Ordio
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 €89 a month, billed yearly Record5.4 Visit Ordio is shift-work software for scheduling, time tracking, absences and HR workflows.
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Planday
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 £2.99 a month Record5.3 Visit Planday is employee scheduling software with Android, iOS and web apps.
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Deputy
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $5 a month Record5.2 Visit Deputy suits businesses that need to schedule teams and track attendance across mobile and web.
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PARiM
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb £47 a month Record5.2 Visit PARiM runs shift coordination with rotas, open shifts, schedules and timesheets.
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When I Work
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $2.50 a month Record5.2 Visit When I Work is employee scheduling software available on web, Android and iOS.
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OpenSimSim
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record5.1 Visit OpenSimSim is a recruitment platform for posting jobs and matching candidates for hourly work.
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Dayswaps
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 €1.54 a year Record5.0 Visit Dayswaps runs on Android, iOS and web to build shifts from templates, cycles and availability, with AI drafts for review.
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RotaCloud
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 £10 a month, billed yearly Record5.0 Visit RotaCloud is employee scheduling software with Android, iOS and web apps.
Before you choose
Compare free access and trials
Check whether a tool has a free plan, a published starting price or a trial. Pricing notes can use different currencies and billing units, so match the quote to your team before you choose.
Examples on the list include Shiftbase with a free plan, paid pricing from €30 per month and a 14-day trial; Sling lists $2 per user per month and a 15-day trial.
Match the scheduling workflow
Review support for auto-scheduling, availability collection, time-off management, open-shift management and shift swaps. These fields show how a tool fits your scheduling process.
Employee limits are another comparison point. Check the limit against the size of the workforce you need to schedule.
Check platforms and mobile apps
Web access appears across the category, while listed platform options also include iOS, Android, API, Windows and macOS. Confirm the platform your managers and employees use.
Mobile app support is a comparison field, so check the listing before choosing a tool for phone-based schedule changes.
Review licensing details
The list records whether a tool is presented with a free plan and whether it offers a trial. It also records open-source status, which matters if you need to inspect or change code.
For paid tools with pricing on request, ask the maker for a quote that covers your employee limit and required platforms.
Questions
What does employee scheduling software help with?
It supports shift planning, availability collection, time-off management, open shifts and shift swaps. The comparison also covers auto-scheduling and mobile apps.
Which platforms are covered?
The platform fields cover web, iOS, Android, API, Windows and macOS. Check a listing for the platforms it publishes.
How should I compare pricing?
Look at free-plan status, paid-from pricing and trial length. Pricing can use currencies or per-user terms, so compare the unit and billing period.
Does this list include open-source software?
The listed entries are not marked as open source.
Can employees use phones to manage schedules?
Mobile apps are a comparison field, with iOS and Android listed among the platform options. Check the individual entry for its published app support.
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