7shifts
by 7shifts7shifts suits restaurant administrators, managers, and employees coordinating staffing and operations.
Free plan Free trial From $39.99 a month, billed yearly AndroidiPhone & iPadWebWindowsMacAPI
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Best Scheduling 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Scheduling tools help you set appointments, share booking pages and coordinate time with clients or groups. This list helps buyers compare options for work that needs a clear calendar and booking flow.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 7shifts | 7shifts suits restaurant administrators, managers, and employees coordinating staffing and operations. | 6.4 | $39.99 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Connecteam | Connecteam suits businesses managing deskless teams that need tools for schedules, communications, and training. | 6.0 | $29 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Findmyshift | Findmyshift may suit organizations of different sizes, including those in hospitality, healthcare, retail, education, charities, and emergency services. | 6.0 | $27 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Reservio | Reservio suits service providers who need booking pages, reminders and payment collection. | 6.0 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Sling | Sling suits teams that need to schedule shifts, coordinate staff, and manage labor costs. | 5.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Skedda | Skedda may suit organizations managing shared workplaces, university spaces, parking facilities, academic labs, or education centers. | 5.7 | $99 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 29 Sep 2026 |
| 07 Setmore | Setmore suits businesses that want clients to schedule appointments or group classes and pay online or in person. | 5.6 | $5 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Windows, Mac | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 08 GlossGenius | GlossGenius suits beauty, wellness, medspa, health, and fitness businesses that need booking and business management tools. | 5.5 | $28 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Zoho Bookings | Zoho Bookings suits individuals or teams coordinating appointments and other event types. | 5.5 | $8 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 10 Acuity Scheduling | Acuity suits solo operators and businesses that want clients to self-schedule and pay for appointments. | 5.4 | $20 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 28 Sep 2026 |
The list is ordered by newer releases first, using figures the makers publish. Compare no-cost access and trials, entry-level paid prices, scheduling formats, calendar connections, team bookings, payment collection and apps for web, iOS, Android, API, macOS and Windows.
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Connecteam
Connecteam suits businesses managing deskless teams that need tools for schedules, communications, and training.
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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Reservio
Reservio suits service providers who need booking pages, reminders and payment collection.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record6.0 Visit
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Sling
Sling suits teams that need to schedule shifts, coordinate staff, and manage labor costs.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.8 Visit
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Skedda
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $99 a month, billed yearly Record5.7 Visit Skedda may suit organizations managing shared workplaces, university spaces, parking facilities, academic labs, or education centers.
7
Setmore
AndroidiPhone & iPadWindows+1 $5 a month Record5.6 Visit Setmore suits businesses that want clients to schedule appointments or group classes and pay online or in person.
8
GlossGenius
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $28 a month, billed yearly Record5.5 Visit GlossGenius suits beauty, wellness, medspa, health, and fitness businesses that need booking and business management tools.
9
Zoho Bookings
AndroidiPhone & iPad $8 a month Record5.5 Visit Zoho Bookings suits individuals or teams coordinating appointments and other event types.
10
Acuity Scheduling
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $20 a month Record5.4 Visit Acuity suits solo operators and businesses that want clients to self-schedule and pay for appointments.
11
Cliniko
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $45 a month Record5.4 Visit Cliniko suits clinics and allied health practices that need scheduling, patient records, billing, and reporting in one system.
12
YouCanBookMe
Web Free plan Record5.4 Visit It is aimed at small to midsize businesses managing individual, group, or multi-host appointments.
13
Planday
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+4 £2.99 a month Record5.3 Visit Planday suits shift-based teams that need scheduling, time tracking, and payroll preparation in one service.
14
SimplyBook.me
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record5.2 Visit It may suit solo professionals, small businesses, or larger teams that need online appointments, payment collection, and shared scheduling.
17
When I Work
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $2.50 a month Record5.2 Visit It suits shift-based workplaces managing schedules across teams or locations.
18
Deputy
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $5 a month Record5.1 Visit Deputy suits businesses that need to schedule teams and track attendance across mobile and web.
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Calendly
Browser extension $10 a month, billed yearly Record4.9 Visit Calendly suits individuals or teams arranging one-on-one, group, or multi-host meetings and collecting booking payments.
20
RotaCloud
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 £10 a month, billed yearly Record4.9 Visit RotaCloud suits growing businesses managing staff schedules, leave, attendance, and shift changes.
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Jane
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $54 a month Record4.7 Visit Jane is designed for private health and wellness practices, including allied health practitioners.
Before you choose
Start with plan access
Check whether a free plan is available before comparing paid tiers. A free trial can help you review a paid workflow without committing to it.
For paid tools, compare the starting price shown for the plan. Boulevard lists a starting price of $143 per month, while Jane lists $54 per month.
Match the platforms you use
Choose a tool that runs where your work happens. Options on the list work through web browsers, iOS, Android, APIs, macOS or Windows.
If staff switch between devices, check the available mobile apps alongside browser and desktop access.
Review the booking path
Look for a client booking page if people need to choose times themselves. Compare scheduling types to make sure the tool fits the appointments or events you arrange.
Group scheduling matters when a time needs input from several people. Booking payments matter when payment is part of the reservation flow.
Check calendar connections
Calendar sync can keep scheduled times aligned with the calendars you already use. Confirm the supported calendar connections before choosing a tool.
Review the mobile app options as well as sync support so schedule changes can be handled from the devices your team carries.
Questions
Are any scheduling tools available on a free plan?
Yes. Some entries provide free plans, with terms differing by tool.
Can I test a scheduling tool before I pay?
Yes. Some entries include a free trial. Trial terms differ by tool.
Which platforms do these tools run on?
The lineup includes tools for web, iOS, Android, API, macOS and Windows.
What features can I compare?
You can compare free-plan access, entry-level paid pricing, scheduling types, client booking pages, calendar connections, group scheduling, booking payments and mobile apps.
Do these tools support booking payments?
Booking payments are a comparison field for the scheduling tools on this list. Check the individual tool for its payment details.
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