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Shift Scheduling Software: Features, Platforms and Pricing
Shift scheduling software helps managers plan work hours, track availability and handle changes such as shift swaps. This list covers tools that run on the web, phones, desktops or through an API.
Compare the listed marks for free plans, shift swaps, availability management, automatic scheduling, mobile apps, locations and payroll integrations. The signal score is out of 10; API, open-source and free-tier marks show useful differences at a glance.
- 24 platforms
- 8 with a public API on this page
- 11 with a free tier
- Checked 7 Oct 2026
- 1 7
7shifts7shifts.comStaff scheduling tool for Android, iOS, Mac, Windows, and web, with API access.
- 2 MTMicrosoft Teamsmicrosoft.com
Workplace messaging app for mobile, web, and desktop, with channels and guest access.
- 3 C
Connecteamconnecteam.comWorkforce software with a free plan, mobile and web apps, and a 14-day trial.
- 4 S
Slinggetsling.comEmployee scheduling and team communication software with a free plan and mobile and web apps.
- 5 H
Homebasejoinhomebase.comScheduling, time tracking, and payroll software for hourly businesses, with a free plan.
- 6 ZS
Zoho Shiftszoho.comEmployee scheduling and time tracking software with a free plan, 30-day trial, and Android, iOS, web, and API access.
- 7 PPlandayplanday.com
Paid scheduling software with mobile and web apps, starting at £2.99 per user monthly.
- 8 WIWhen I Workwheniwork.com
Paid shift scheduling for web and mobile, from $2.50 per person each month.
- 9 WC
Workforce.comworkforce.comWorkforce management software with Android, iOS, web, and API access; paid plans have a 14-day trial.
- 10 D
Deputydeputy.comPaid staff scheduling for web and mobile, from $5 per person each month.
- 11 WWardflowwardflow.health
Healthcare roster software for staff schedules, leave requests, shift swaps, and coverage.
- 12 IW
Infor Workforce Managementinfor.comWorkforce software for labor planning, scheduling, time tracking, payroll, and compliance.
- 13 FRFlexzo Rosteringflexzo.ai
Healthcare rostering software for staffing, leave, shift requests, and workforce coverage.
- 14 P
Paycompaycom.comPaid workforce software with employee records and mobile and web apps; pricing is available on request.
- 15 DS
Dayforce Schedulingdayforce.comEmployee scheduling software for web and mobile, with pricing available on request.
- 16 KKlacksklacks-software.ch
Free scheduling software with shift swaps, availability tracking, automatic schedules, and payroll links.
- 17 ZZoomShiftzoomshift.com
Shift scheduling app with a free plan, paid from $2/month, auto-scheduling, shift swaps, and Android, iOS, and web apps.
- 18 ASAuto Shift Plannerbetaiotazeta.github.io
Free desktop software that automatically creates shift schedules for Linux, macOS, and Windows.
- 19 ZZchedulezchedule.app
Shift scheduling app with free and paid plans, auto-scheduling, shift swaps, availability tools, and iOS/web apps.
- 20 SShiftExecshiftexec.com
- 21 OOnShiftonshift.com
Workforce scheduling software with self-scheduling, shift swaps, and open-shift management.
- 22 QSQuinyx Schedulingquinyx.com
Scheduling software with automatic schedules, availability, leave, open shifts, and shift swaps.
- 23 SShiftdgetshiftd.com
Paid scheduling software with mobile and web apps and shift swaps, starting at $4 monthly.
- 24 HS
Humanity ScheduleTCP SoftwareScheduling app that builds schedules, gathers availability, and tracks time off.
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How to choose
Match the scheduling work
Check whether you need shift swaps, availability management or automatic scheduling. These are separate comparison fields, so a tool may suit one workflow better than another.
Locations are also a listed comparison point when schedules cover more than one workplace.
Check where it runs
Web access is common in this category, with iOS and Android apps also represented. Windows, macOS and API access appear as platform labels on the board.
Choose a platform combination that fits the devices used by managers and staff, then confirm the specific app or API mark before signing up.
Start with the pricing terms
Free plans and free trials are shown separately. Auto Shift Planner and Klacks are marked free, while Homebase has a free plan, paid plans from $30 per month and a 14-day trial.
Humanity Schedule is listed from $2.75 per month on annual billing with a 30-day trial. Flexzo Rostering and OnShift show pricing on request.
Check payroll and access needs
Payroll integrations are a comparison field, so confirm that the tool connects to the payroll system you already use. A public API mark can matter when you need a software connection.
Open-source status is also marked. If you need to read or change the code, check the licence details for the tool you are considering.
Questions
What does shift scheduling software do?
It helps plan work hours, manage availability, handle shift swaps and, for supported tools, automate schedules.
Which platforms are covered?
The board includes web, iOS, Android, API, Windows and macOS platform labels.
Are free plans and free trials the same?
No. They are separate fields. A free plan can continue without payment, while a trial provides temporary access to paid features.
Does the list compare payroll connections?
Yes. Payroll integrations are one of the comparison fields, alongside scheduling and platform features.
Can I find pricing before contacting a vendor?
Some entries publish prices or free plans, while others, such as Flexzo Rostering and OnShift, list pricing on request.
Some top positions on this board can be paid placements, standing where they were sold. The facts on each platform are not for sale. How we rank · Disclosure