Compare All Employee Scheduling Software 2026
Side-by-side comparison of 20 employee scheduling tools. Find the right fit for your team and budget.
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Employee Scheduling software uses a mix of pricing models in 2026 — per-user, usage-based, and custom enterprise contracts — so each tool below shows its verified range in its own billing unit. 6 of 20 tools offer free tiers.
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| Product | Starting Price | Popular Tier | Enterprise | Free Tier | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| When I Work | $2.50 /user/month | $2.50 /user/month | $5 /user/month | No | Single location businesses |
| Sling | Free /user/month | $2.55 /user/month | $3.40 /user/month | Yes | Small teams starting with scheduling |
| Shiftie | $1.90 /user/month | $2.69 /user/month | $3.48 /user/month | No | Small businesses with up to 30 employees |
| MakeShift | $2 /employee/month | $2.88 /employee/month | $3.75 /employee/month | No | - |
| Pebb | $2.50 /user/month | $3.25 /user/month | $4 /user/month | No | - |
| Planday | $2.99 /user/month | $3.74 /user/month | $4.49 /user/month | No | - |
| Humanity (TCP Software) | $3.30 /employee/month | $3.90 /employee/month | $4.50 /employee/month | No | - |
| Agendrix | $3.50 /user/month | $4.55 /user/month | $5.60 /user/month | No | - |
| Teamdeck | Free /user/month | $6 /user/month | $6 /user/month | Yes | Employees or external contractors who don't need app access but are still involved in resource planning and time tracking |
| Deputy | $5.50 /user/month | $7.25 /user/month | $10 /user/month | No | Businesses getting started with scheduling and time tracking |
| WorkTime | Free /employee/month | $8.99 /employee/month | $10.99 /employee/month | Yes | - |
| Schedulefly | $30 /month | $45 /month | $60 /month | No | - |
| Connecteam | Free /month | $59 /month | $119 /month | Yes | Small businesses managing up to 10 employees |
| Homebase | Free /month | $70 /month | $120 /month | Yes | New teams getting started |
| 7shifts | Free /month | $89.99 /month | $149.99 /month | Yes | Single-location restaurants with basic scheduling needs |
Category Summary
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Products
6
Free Tiers
Employee Scheduling Pricing FAQ
01 What is Employee Scheduling software?
Employee Scheduling software helps businesses manage and automate related tasks.
02 How much does Employee Scheduling software cost?
Pricing varies by vendor, typically ranging from free tiers to enterprise plans.
03 What are the best Employee Scheduling tools?
Top options include When I Work, Deputy, Homebase.