# Best Employee Scheduling Software - Page 3 *By [Jeffrey Lin](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/jeffrey-lin)* Employee scheduling software automates the creation, maintenance, and tracking of employee schedules, improving productivity, team coordination, and company-wide visibility into workforce bandwidth, while managing vacations, sick days, and shift conflicts. ### Core Capabilities of Employee Scheduling Software To qualify for inclusion in the Employee Scheduling category, a product must: - Automate the creation and maintenance of schedules - Help manage and provide visibility into employee tasks - Include self-service functionality for employees, such as messaging and shift swapping ### Common Use Cases for Employee Scheduling Software Employee scheduling software is widely used in retail, hospitality, and service industries to manage shift-based workforces. Common use cases include: - Automating shift assignments and preventing scheduling conflicts - Enabling employees to view, swap, and request changes to their schedules - Feeding scheduling data into [payroll software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll) for accurate compensation processing ### How Employee Scheduling Software Differs from Other Tools Employee scheduling software is more targeted than [workforce management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management), which provides a broader set of capabilities typically found within larger [HRMS and HCM platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/hcm-software) or [core HR software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr). Scheduling tools focus specifically on shift planning and employee self-service, rather than full workforce optimization. ### Insights from G2 on Employee Scheduling Software Based on category trends on G2, automated conflict detection and employee self-service features stand out as top strengths. Improved schedule visibility and reduced manual coordination stand out as core benefits. ## Best Employee Scheduling Software At A Glance - **Leader:** [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) - **Highest Performer:** [Playvox WFM](https://www.g2.com/products/playvox-wfm/reviews) - **Easiest to Use:** [HROne](https://www.g2.com/products/uneecops-hrone/reviews) - **Top Trending:** [HROne](https://www.g2.com/products/uneecops-hrone/reviews) - **Best Free Software:** [Connecteam](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews) --- **Sponsored** ### When I Work When I Work is an easy way for businesses to schedule, track time and attendance, and communicate with their hourly employees. Put the schedule and time clock in every employee's pocket with free iOS and Android apps. Keep track of time off, employee availability, and manage shift swaps with just a few clicks. Integrate with your payroll provider to streamline the process and avoid human error. 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[Camelo](https://www.g2.com/products/camelo/reviews) Camelo is an all-in-one platform for creating work schedules, tracking time and attendance, and messaging your team. Employee Scheduling Camelo provides flexible tools for you to create and share work schedules with your team. You can drag and drop to quickly assign shifts to every team member while considering various factors such as availability, skills, roles, and locations. When you're done, you can publish the schedule so every relevant member can receive details about their shifts. With automated reminders and notifications, it's easy to make changes to schedules and keep everyone updated. Time & Attendance Tracking Turn any phone into a time clock, with location capture and biometric recognition. Easily track employee hours and export timesheets for seamless payroll processing. After employees clock in and out using the Camelo app on their phones, their worked hours are automatically recorded into timesheets. You can easily verify these timesheets to make sure they're accurate, edit if there are time discrepancies, and approve timesheets for payroll processing. Team Messaging Never miss important announcements and updates. With the Inbox on Camelo, you can easily send announcements to everyone, or discuss work-based matters with relevant groups or individuals. Task Management Assign tasks to your staff, get notified when they're done. Put all work schedules, tasks, worked hours, and messages into one place — Camelo. **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 16 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Reporting:** 9.5/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Portal:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Automation:** 9.8/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Camelo](https://www.g2.com/sellers/camelo) - **Year Founded:** 2020 - **HQ Location:** Wilmington, Delaware - **LinkedIn® Page:** http://www.linkedin.com/company/camelohq (6 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 50% Small-Business #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Ease of Use (15 reviews) - Scheduling (13 reviews) - Scheduling Ease (13 reviews) - Customer Support (12 reviews) - Helpful (10 reviews) **Cons:** - App Performance (2 reviews) - Limited Customization (2 reviews) - Mobile App Issues (2 reviews) - Notification Issues (2 reviews) - Difficult Navigation (1 reviews) ### 2. [Time Clock Wizard](https://www.g2.com/products/time-clock-wizard/reviews) Time Clock Wizard is a comprehensive online platform designed to streamline employee time tracking, scheduling, task management, and payroll reporting for businesses of all sizes. By offering a user-friendly interface accessible via web and mobile applications, it enables organizations to efficiently monitor work hours, manage employee schedules, and generate accurate payroll reports, thereby enhancing overall workforce management and operational efficiency. Key Features and Functionality: - Employee Time Tracking: Accurately records employee clock-ins and clock-outs, with options to control where, when, and on which devices employees can log their time. Managers can edit entries and receive real-time notifications for unscheduled activities. - Scheduling: Allows managers to create daily, weekly, or monthly schedules quickly. Employees can request shift changes and view their schedules through their dashboards. - Task Management: Enables assignment of tasks to individuals or groups, with features for setting due dates, uploading files, and tracking progress. - Mobile Applications: Provides iOS and Android apps that support GPS-based clock-ins and clock-outs, allowing employees to manage timesheets and schedules on the go. - Payroll Reporting: Generates customizable payroll reports, including timesheets, paid time off (PTO), and schedules, which can be exported in various formats for integration with accounting systems. - Security: Incorporates user verification features such as passwords, two-factor authentication, and photo capture to ensure data security. Primary Value and Solutions Provided: Time Clock Wizard addresses the challenges of manual time tracking and scheduling by offering an automated, all-in-one solution that reduces administrative workload and minimizes errors. Its real-time notifications and GPS tracking enhance accountability and transparency within the workforce. The platform's integration capabilities with payroll systems streamline payroll processing, ensuring accuracy and compliance with labor regulations. By centralizing these functions, Time Clock Wizard empowers businesses to manage their employees more effectively, leading to improved productivity and operational efficiency. **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 49 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Time Clock Wizard](https://www.g2.com/sellers/time-clock-wizard) - **Year Founded:** 2014 - **HQ Location:** New York, NY - **Twitter:** @TimeClockWizard (602 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/time-clock-wizard-inc/about (5 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Who Uses This:** Office Manager - **Top Industries:** Medical Practice, Marketing and Advertising - **Company Size:** 93% Small-Business, 7% Mid-Market #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Ease of Learning (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Intuitive (1 reviews) - Time-saving (1 reviews) - Time Tracking (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Expensive (1 reviews) ### 3. [Fingercheck](https://www.g2.com/products/fingercheck/reviews) Fingercheck is a cloud-based payroll, HR, and time tracking platform built for small and mid-sized businesses. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Brooklyn, NY, Fingercheck serves 5,000+ businesses and 100,000+ workers across the US. The platform is available in English and Spanish. Most payroll software is designed for office workers. Fingercheck is built for businesses where work happens in the field: on job sites, across multiple locations, and with crews that clock in and out every shift. For business owners managing hourly workers, disconnected tools are expensive: time theft adds up, payroll errors cost hours to fix, and chasing down timesheets every pay cycle pulls owners away from running their business. Fingercheck solves this by connecting time tracking, scheduling, and payroll in a single native system. Verified hours flow directly into payroll, with overtime and break rules automatically calculated in line with local law. No manual entry, no jumping between apps, no reconciliation at the end of every pay period. For business owners and operators, the platform includes unlimited payroll runs at flat-rate pricing (no per-run fees, no long-term contracts), automated multi-state tax filing, GPS-verified punches, geofencing, biometric and facial recognition time clocks, anti-buddy-punch photo verification, and drag-and-drop scheduling with 7-level job costing. Industry-specific features include Certified Payroll reporting for construction, PBJ reporting for healthcare, and tip pooling for hospitality. Multi-state payroll allows businesses with employees working across state lines to calculate and file taxes for multiple states in a single pay cycle — no separate payroll runs, no manual adjustments. Pay On-Demand lets employees access earned wages before payday, with no cash flow risk to the employer. For HR and payroll administrators, Fingercheck includes a self-onboarding wizard, built-in ATS, benefits administration, ACA reporting, 401(k) integrations, pay-as-you-go Workers' Compensation, and the Fingercheck Accountant Portal. Users report cutting payroll processing from a full day to under an hour and saving 10+ hours per month in admin time. Setup is completed in under one week with no implementation fees. And when something goes wrong, Fingercheck connects you directly to a US-based payroll specialist within 60 seconds, with same-day resolution. No chatbots, no offshore call centers, no ticket queues — just a real person who knows payroll. **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 347 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.5/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Fingercheck](https://www.g2.com/sellers/fingercheck) - **Company Website:** https://fingercheck.com - **Year Founded:** 2013 - **HQ Location:** Brooklyn, NY - **Twitter:** @FingerCheck (1,916 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/fingercheck (136 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Who Uses This:** CFO, Bookkeeper - **Top Industries:** Construction, Real Estate - **Company Size:** 66% Small-Business, 30% Mid-Market #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Ease of Use (68 reviews) - Customer Support (48 reviews) - Helpful (47 reviews) - Payroll Ease (23 reviews) - Simple (23 reviews) **Cons:** - Missing Features (8 reviews) - Not Intuitive (8 reviews) - Payroll Issues (8 reviews) - Poor Customer Support (8 reviews) - Limited Customization (7 reviews) ### 4. [MakeShift](https://www.g2.com/products/makeshift/reviews) MakeShift is the only people first cloud scheduling solution that improves the scheduling experience for managers and employees alike. It's easy to set up and even easier to use. You'll create schedules faster, track attendance more accurately, and communicate with staff in real time regardless of the size of your team. Our customers experience fewer unfilled shifts, better work-life balance, happier employees, and a healthier bottom line. It's People First scheduling and businesses love it! Sign up today to save time, reduce labor costs, and increase employee engagement --\> makeshift.ca MakeShift offers a free 14-day trial. **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 290 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Reporting:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Portal:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Automation:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [MakeShift](https://www.g2.com/sellers/makeshift) - **Company Website:** https://www.makeshift.ca/ - **Year Founded:** 2014 - **HQ Location:** Calgary, CA - **Twitter:** @makeshiftapp (507 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/makeshiftscheduling (26 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Who Uses This:** Manager, Supervisor - **Top Industries:** Hospital & Health Care, Health, Wellness and Fitness - **Company Size:** 57% Mid-Market, 33% Small-Business #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Scheduling (50 reviews) - Scheduling Ease (49 reviews) - Ease of Use (48 reviews) - Shift Management (29 reviews) - Simple (20 reviews) **Cons:** - Scheduling Issues (26 reviews) - Missing Features (16 reviews) - Limited Features (12 reviews) - Shift Management (11 reviews) - Display Issues (9 reviews) ### 5. [Parim](https://www.g2.com/products/parim/reviews) Parim is a leading cloud-based workforce management software that enables managers and supervisors to easily and efficiently handle temporary staff in different industries. Parim platform allows you to quickly and easily organise, modify and overview employee shifts, attendance, time tracking, vacation requests, and payroll. **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 21 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Reporting:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Portal:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Automation:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Parim Workforce & Event Management Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/parim-workforce-event-management-software) - **Year Founded:** 2013 - **HQ Location:** London, London - **Twitter:** @ParimSoftware (1,600 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/2955591/ (45 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Who Uses This:** Director - **Company Size:** 71% Mid-Market, 19% Small-Business #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Scheduling (4 reviews) - Customer Support (3 reviews) - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - Easy Access (2 reviews) - Easy Implementation (2 reviews) **Cons:** - Inaccurate Tracking (1 reviews) - Integration Issues (1 reviews) - Login Issues (1 reviews) - Login Problems (1 reviews) - Not User-Friendly (1 reviews) ### 6. [Sloneek](https://www.g2.com/products/sloneek/reviews) Sloneek is a cloud-based HR system designed to streamline human resource management for hybrid teams operating across various countries. This innovative solution leverages advanced technology, including an AI assistant, to significantly reduce the time spent on HR-related tasks and paperwork, potentially saving users up to 20 hours each week. By automating essential HR functions, Sloneek aims to alleviate administrative burdens and enhance overall productivity within organizations. Targeted primarily at businesses with remote or hybrid workforces, Sloneek caters to the needs of HR professionals and team leaders who require efficient tools to manage employee records, attendance, absence management, and time tracking. The platform is particularly beneficial for organizations that operate in multiple countries, as it provides features that accommodate diverse work environments and cultural differences. For instance, Sloneek offers insights into public holidays based on each user’s location, ensuring that teams remain informed and connected despite geographical barriers. Key features of Sloneek include comprehensive worker records management, streamlined onboarding and offboarding processes, and the ability to supervise work tools and documents. The platform’s automation capabilities simplify HR workflows, allowing users to focus on strategic initiatives rather than getting bogged down by administrative tasks. Additionally, Sloneek integrates seamlessly with popular collaboration tools such as Slack and JIRA, facilitating a cohesive work experience and enhancing communication across teams. Another significant advantage of Sloneek is its people analytics functionality, which provides valuable insights into employee engagement and performance. By enabling HR professionals to monitor trends and identify potential issues early on, Sloneek empowers organizations to foster a positive work environment and address challenges proactively. Furthermore, the platform encourages social interaction among colleagues by connecting team members based on shared interests, making the workplace more enjoyable and collaborative. Overall, Sloneek stands out in the HR software category by offering a comprehensive, user-friendly solution that addresses the unique challenges faced by hybrid teams. Its focus on automation, integration, and analytics positions it as a valuable tool for organizations looking to enhance their HR processes and improve employee satisfaction. **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 84 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Reporting:** 9.5/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Portal:** 9.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Automation:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Sloneek Europe](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sloneek-europe) - **Year Founded:** 2016 - **HQ Location:** London, England - **Twitter:** @SloneekHR (7 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/sloneek-eu/ (38 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services - **Company Size:** 71% Small-Business, 29% Mid-Market #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Ease of Use (44 reviews) - Helpful (32 reviews) - Comprehensive Features (31 reviews) - Features (31 reviews) - Intuitive (31 reviews) **Cons:** - Missing Features (19 reviews) - Limited Features (17 reviews) - Limited Customization (6 reviews) - Software Bugs (6 reviews) - Learning Curve (5 reviews) ### 7. [ScheduleFlex](https://www.g2.com/products/scheduleflex/reviews) Shiftboard is the leading provider of workforce scheduling software. Shiftboard optimizes scheduling to reduce labor costs and ensure compliance, enables real-time worker communication to better engage workers so there are fewer missed shifts, and better labor forecasting to ensure you create the best schedule to meet your business needs. Thousands of organizations choose Shiftboard to help lower labor costs, increase worker productivity, and decrease employee turnover. **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 50 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Shiftboard](https://www.g2.com/sellers/shiftboard) - **Year Founded:** 2008 - **HQ Location:** Seattle, Washington - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/235879/ (37 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Top Industries:** Hospital & Health Care, Information Technology and Services - **Company Size:** 64% Mid-Market, 20% Small-Business ### 8. [Timeero](https://www.g2.com/products/timeero/reviews) Timeero is more than just a GPS time & mileage tracking software. It is a powerful solution for field businesses and teams of all sizes who want to streamline their processes and save time and money. Timeero lets you easily track your team’s mileage, hours, and location from any device. You can quickly approve employees’ timesheets and mileage costs, view their real-time GPS locations, and replay their routes retrospectively. Plus, you can easily manage schedules, PTO, and breaks, generate customizable reports, run your payroll with just a few clicks, and do much more. Timeero helps you improve your productivity, efficiency, and profitability while ensuring compliance with relevant legislation. MILEAGE TRACKING SOFTWARE If you need to track your employees’ mileage, you don’t need to use two separate apps for time and mileage tracking. Timeero does it all in one app! Just set up your custom rates and rules for reimbursement. Tiimeero will automate the mileage tracking and reporting process so that you can reimburse your employees accurately for each business mile. With additional functionalities like Commuter Mileage, Shortest Distance, and Suggested Route, Timeero will help you save time and money on mileage tracking and reporting. GPS LOCATION TRACKING Do you still rely on paper and trust to keep track of your team’s time and location? If so, you are missing out on a better way. With our GPS tracking app, you can see where each team member is in real time. GPS tracking also records the path accurately, along with the time stamps of where each person has been, so you can replay it retrospectively. For even more possibilities, combine it with geofencing. So, no more guessing or wondering about your team’s whereabouts. SEGMENTED TRACKING SOFTWARE Wondering how your field employees spend their working hours? Segmented Tracking gives you a visual timeline with all the essential details in one dashboard. You can see each business trip, including the mileage and distance, and the time and location of each stop your employee makes. You can also see how long they stay on-site for each job. The best part is that it works automatically: your employees only need to clock in and out once for their shift, and Segmented Tracking will do the rest. Segmented Tracking helps you monitor and optimize your field operations with ease. TIME TRACKING SOFTWARE Are you still using paper or spreadsheets to track the hours worked by your team? If so, you are wasting both money and time. Timeero is a tracking software that helps you save time by eliminating the hassle of chasing timecards. Time cards are created automatically as soon as your employee clocks in, and it's available for your approval as soon as they clock out. Plus, with accurate time tracking, you can prevent time theft and ensure fair pay. Timeero also helps you log breaks, calculate overtime, and comply with labor laws such as DOL, DCAA, and FLSA. CALIFORNIA BREAKS TRACKING SOFTWARE Complying with California meal and labor laws can be a headache for employers and those in charge of manually tracking employees’ compliance. Timeero’s California Breaks Tracking software lets you track your employees’ breaks and meals hassle-free. The Daily Sign-off form requires your employees to attest to their breaks, giving proof for any lawsuits or litigation cases and safeguarding you from hefty penalties and fines. When an employee is non-compliant, you will get alerts so that you can take action right away. EMPLOYEE SCHEDULING SOFTWARE We are serious about getting rid of paper and time-consuming processes. Let’s say paper forms, spreadsheets, and inefficient processes are our archenemies, and we can help you eliminate them for good. Timeero’s Employee Scheduling software lets you easily create and manage your team’s schedules and prevent potential scheduling conflicts. You can assign jobs and tasks to your employees and see their progress in real time. When there is a new schedule or a change, your employees will be notified immediately so they can view all necessary job information in one place. STELLAR CUSTOMER SUPPORT - Always There For You Timeero has some of the finest customer support people you’ll meet. And yes, you’ve read that right - people! A real person is always ready to answer your questions and queries via phone, email, or a scheduled consultation: no bots, scripts, or waiting. Just put us to the test and see for yourself. **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 48 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.8/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Reporting:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Portal:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Automation:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Timeero](https://www.g2.com/sellers/timeero) - **Year Founded:** 2019 - **HQ Location:** Chandler, Arizona - **Twitter:** @TimeeroApp (23 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/timeeroapp/ (23 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Top Industries:** Construction, Automotive - **Company Size:** 83% Small-Business, 15% Mid-Market #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Customer Support (4 reviews) - Helpful (4 reviews) - Features (2 reviews) - Intuitive (2 reviews) - Comprehensive Features (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Expensive (1 reviews) - Limited Features (1 reviews) - Location Issues (1 reviews) - Login Issues (1 reviews) - Login Problems (1 reviews) ### 9. [AttendanceBot](https://www.g2.com/products/attendancebot/reviews) AttendanceBot is the complete Slack & Microsoft 365 solution to time off, hybrid work, time tracking, and schedules. From powerful menus to quick command shortcuts, AttendanceBot optimizes all of your workflows in your native environment to keep operations humming. Leave, PTO, Vacation, Absence, Sick Time, and Holidays Instantly callout sick, plan time off, build holiday calendars, create approval flows, notify your team, notify project managers, and sync schedules with your personal calendar. Admins are equipped with full control over leave types, rules, limits, and accruals, as well as organizational holidays and blackout dates - configure domestic or international policies for any regional regulation, from floating holidays and parental leave to FMLA and bereavement. Teams are empowered with instant access to balances, approvals, schedules, CSV exports, and a dashboard with calendars and statuses. Time Tracking, Timesheets, Overtime, and Approvals Simple ‘in’ and 'out' elections are all you need to punch your clock and improve timesheet accuracy. Use ‘lunch’ or ‘break’ buttons to stay timesheet compliant, or set flexible overtime rules, alerts, and controls to get a handle on extra hours. Managers get access to a powerful approval dashboard to review timesheets and flag concerns, while keeping the full team in the know with automatic statusing, channel updates, alerts, and a live status board showing who’s in, who’s out, who’s wfh, who’s on break or lunch, and who’s sick or on vacation. Project and Client Tracking For even deeper understanding of time use, track time to projects, clients, or tasks, calculate project rates and billables, monitor milestones and thresholds, and fully analyze time spent using excel or our powerful visualization dashboards. Easily map and manage which employees go with which projects and tasks, and for Atlassian users you can integrate with Jira to track time spent on Jira projects and issues from within Slack or Teams. Shift Rosters, Sign-ups, and Schedules Schedule your employees’ shifts with our sleek shift planning interface, while keeping your team in the know using Slack or Teams. Admins save time with custom alerts, quick-assign templates, and shift criteria, along with access to the master calendar and instant reporting on shift and timesheet data. Meanwhile AttendanceBot simplifies for employees by automatically notifying when shifts are assigned, sending reminders for upcoming shifts, and enabling shift swaps when availability changes. Hybrid Work, WFH, WFO, and Location Planning Manage hybrid policies like office capacity or expected WFO each week, then empower your team to plan their own time in the office, at home, on the road, on site, or in the field with simple bookings like “WFH next friday” or “ito Monday.” Create recurring weekly schedules or let employees plan daily, and activate intelligent reminders where you need them. Keep everyone’s status synced, visible on a status board, and organized on the calendar. Onboarding and Remote Culture Your culture runs on Slack & Teams! Level up remote and in-person onboarding with robust tasklist assignment - keep both joinees and task owners updated real-time, while viewing progress across new hires and tasks so nothing falls through the cracks. And reinforce cohesive remote teams with automatic birthday shoutouts, workaversary announcements, and daily, weekly, or monthly custom reminders. Start your two-week free trial today or visit https://www.attendancebot.com for more info. Contact hi@harmonizehq.com for non-profit discounts, feedback and suggestions, or for questions about payroll integrations like Gusto, BambooHR, and JustWorks. **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 114 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Reporting:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Portal:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Automation:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Harmonize](https://www.g2.com/sellers/harmonize) - **Year Founded:** 2017 - **HQ Location:** New York - **Twitter:** @harmonizehq (646 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/harmonizehq (16 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Who Uses This:** CEO - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services - **Company Size:** 66% Small-Business, 24% Mid-Market #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Ease of Use (9 reviews) - Integrations (9 reviews) - Slack Integration (9 reviews) - Attendance Management (8 reviews) - Easy Integrations (8 reviews) **Cons:** - Difficult Setup (3 reviews) - Complexity (2 reviews) - Inefficient Reporting (2 reviews) - Leave Management (2 reviews) - Scheduling Issues (2 reviews) ### 10. [Workfeed](https://www.g2.com/products/workfeed/reviews) Employers and managers use Workfeed to create schedules that strike the perfect balance between the needs of their workforce and the demands of their business. By doing so, they pave the way towards optimized labor costs, a best-in-class work environment, and outstanding business results. Bottom line, Workfeed's customers save up to 80% time and thousands of $, while increasing employee satisfaction, flexibility, and retention. **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 32 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.8/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Reporting:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Portal:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Automation:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Workfeed](https://www.g2.com/sellers/workfeed) - **Year Founded:** 2017 - **HQ Location:** Aarhus, Denmark - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/workfeed-app/ (14 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Top Industries:** Restaurants - **Company Size:** 78% Small-Business, 22% Mid-Market #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Ease of Use (3 reviews) - Easy Access (3 reviews) - Scheduling Ease (3 reviews) - Comprehensive Features (2 reviews) - Customer Support (2 reviews) ### 11. [RotaPlanner](https://www.g2.com/products/rotaplanner/reviews) RotaPlanner is a web-based application for building and sharing shift schedules for teams. It enables automation of rota creation by allowing users to input staff availability, shift requirements, and contracted hours to generate balanced weekly schedules, reducing time spent on manual adjustments. The tool supports recurring shifts for automatic application, real-time email notifications for changes, tracking of hours worked against contracted targets, and calculation of staff costs during schedule building to assist with budgeting. Schedules can be viewed in daily, weekly, or monthly formats, exported as printable PDFs, and shared with read-only access. It is designed for teams in sectors such as cafes, charities, non-profits, and general businesses requiring staff rota management. **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 10 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.8/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Automation:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [RotaPlanner](https://www.g2.com/sellers/rotaplanner) - **HQ Location:** N/A - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 90% Small-Business, 10% Mid-Market #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Ease of Use (6 reviews) - Helpful (4 reviews) - Customer Support (3 reviews) - Mobile Access (3 reviews) - Attendance Management (2 reviews) **Cons:** - Scheduling Issues (2 reviews) - Complexity (1 reviews) - Connectivity Issues (1 reviews) - Holiday Management (1 reviews) - Mobile App Issues (1 reviews) ### 12. [Aladtec by TCP](https://www.g2.com/products/aladtec-by-tcp/reviews) Aladtec is a specialized employee scheduling software solution designed specifically for public safety organizations, such as fire departments, police departments, and emergency medical services. This innovative platform streamlines the complex process of scheduling personnel around the clock, allowing agencies to focus on their critical mission of serving the community rather than getting bogged down in administrative tasks. By automating scheduling, Aladtec helps organizations manage their workforce more effectively, ensuring that they have the right number of staff available at all times. The target audience for Aladtec includes public safety administrators, human resources personnel, and operational managers who are responsible for maintaining compliance with labor laws and union agreements while also managing budgets and overtime costs. The software is particularly beneficial for organizations that operate on unique rotation patterns and require adherence to specific staffing policies. By providing a centralized platform for scheduling, Aladtec enhances communication and collaboration among team members, ultimately leading to improved employee satisfaction and retention. Key features of Aladtec include real-time data access, which allows administrators to monitor staffing levels, budget allocations, and overtime usage effectively. This insight is crucial for making informed decisions that can help mitigate unnecessary costs. Additionally, the software offers self-service tools for employees, granting them the flexibility to manage their schedules according to their preferences. This includes the ability to trade shifts, bid for open shifts, and view their schedules at any time, fostering a sense of ownership and accountability among staff. Aladtec stands out in the public safety scheduling software category by providing tailored solutions that align with the specific needs of emergency service organizations. Its focus on compliance tracking and adherence to labor rules helps mitigate risks associated with scheduling errors. Furthermore, the platform’s user-friendly interface ensures that both administrators and employees can navigate the system with ease, enhancing overall productivity. By automating routine scheduling tasks, Aladtec empowers public safety personnel to devote more time to their core responsibilities, ultimately benefiting the communities they serve. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 97 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Reporting:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Portal:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Automation:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [TCP Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/tcp-software) - **Company Website:** https://www.tcpsoftware.com/ - **Year Founded:** 1988 - **HQ Location:** Plano, US - **Twitter:** @tcpsoftware (451 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/2644323/ (1,388 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Top Industries:** Public Safety, Law Enforcement - **Company Size:** 53% Small-Business, 43% Mid-Market #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Ease of Use (11 reviews) - Scheduling Ease (7 reviews) - Helpful (6 reviews) - Scheduling (6 reviews) - Customer Support (4 reviews) **Cons:** - Scheduling Issues (3 reviews) - Shift Management (3 reviews) - Difficult Setup (2 reviews) - Improvement Needed (2 reviews) - Learning Curve (2 reviews) ### 13. [Breathe](https://www.g2.com/products/centurion-management-systems-breathe/reviews) Breathe is a type of human resource management software solution designed to help users streamline their core people processes online. Specifically tailored for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, Breathe facilitates the management of essential HR functions, allowing businesses to save time, enhance efficiency, and provide peace of mind, regardless of their operational location. Targeted primarily at UK-based SMEs and charities, Breathe addresses the unique challenges these organisations face in managing their workforce. With over 16,000 businesses already utilizing the platform to oversee more than 500,000 employees, Breathe has established itself as a trusted partner in the HR space. Its endorsement by a network of over 950 partners further solidifies its reputation as a reliable solution for organisations looking to modernise their HR processes. Breathe offers a comprehensive suite of features designed to meet the diverse needs of its users. Key functionalities include holiday and leave management, which simplifies the process of tracking employee time off, and sickness and absence monitoring, ensuring that organizations can maintain productivity even when employees are away. The platform also includes performance management tools that help businesses set goals and evaluate employee performance effectively. Additionally, expense management and employee scheduling features streamline financial tracking and workforce planning, while time tracking capabilities provide insights into employee hours and productivity. The platform's employee database and analytics feature allows organizations to maintain a centralised repository of employee information, facilitating better decision-making through data-driven insights. Unlimited document storage ensures that essential HR documents are easily accessible and securely stored, while rota, time, and attendance functionalities help organisations manage their workforce efficiently. By integrating these features into a single platform, Breathe stands out in its category, offering a holistic approach to HR management that is both intuitive and user-friendly. Overall, Breathe provides a robust solution for SMEs looking to enhance their HR processes. By moving core people management functions online, organisations can not only save time but also improve compliance and employee satisfaction. The platform's focus on security and ease of use makes it an appealing choice for businesses aiming to modernize their HR practices while maintaining a strong connection with their workforce. **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 599 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Reporting:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Portal:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Automation:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Breathe](https://www.g2.com/sellers/breathe-10f68cea-ed3c-435a-9e0b-ba3e053a1da9) - **Year Founded:** 1996 - **HQ Location:** Horsham, West Sussex - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/2237549/ (120 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Who Uses This:** Director, HR Manager - **Top Industries:** Non-Profit Organization Management, Construction - **Company Size:** 74% Small-Business, 25% Mid-Market #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Ease of Use (52 reviews) - Helpful (30 reviews) - Intuitive (29 reviews) - User Interface (24 reviews) - Easy Access (23 reviews) **Cons:** - Limited Features (14 reviews) - Missing Features (12 reviews) - Limited Customization (10 reviews) - Navigation Difficulty (9 reviews) - Not User-Friendly (8 reviews) ### 14. [Avaza](https://www.g2.com/products/avaza/reviews) Avaza provides an integrated suite of functionality for running your client-focused business. This includes Project Management & Collaboration, Team Chat, Resource Scheduling, Time Tracking, Expense Management, Quoting & Invoicing. Each of these modules can be used together or independently to suit a wide range of businesses. Avaza is particularly useful for consulting & professional services companies that need all these functions, and enjoy having a single source of truth & powerful reporting. Avaza is built in the cloud and available on any device. **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 365 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Reporting:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Portal:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Automation:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Avaza Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/avaza-software) - **Company Website:** https://www.avaza.com - **Year Founded:** 2014 - **HQ Location:** Neutral Bay - **Twitter:** @AvazaHQ (1,037 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/3778536/ (19 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Who Uses This:** Owner, Project Manager - **Top Industries:** Marketing and Advertising, Information Technology and Services - **Company Size:** 75% Small-Business, 22% Mid-Market #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Ease of Use (16 reviews) - Time Tracking (15 reviews) - Customer Support (12 reviews) - Time-saving (12 reviews) - User Interface (12 reviews) **Cons:** - Limited Features (11 reviews) - Missing Features (10 reviews) - Limited Customization (6 reviews) - Challenging Reporting (5 reviews) - Reporting Issues (5 reviews) ### 15. [Celayix](https://www.g2.com/products/celayix/reviews) Celayix simplifies shift management to enable precise shift coverage, empower staff, and automate reporting. Ensure every shift is covered, compliant, and cost-effective. • Streamline employee scheduling to save time and reduce errors • Minimize disruptions from last-minute changes with an employee scheduling app • Prevent timesheet fraud with robust time attendance software • Simplify workflows with direct workplace management integrations • Eliminate unnecessary overtime expenses • Improve employee satisfaction and retention • Stay compliant with regulations • Build a business that scales and grows Automate the decision-making behind every shift. Who can work, when, where, and at what cost? That means schedulers spend less time fighting fires and more time keeping operations running smoothly. When shifts open up, Celayix fills them in seconds with the most qualified, lowest-cost available staff. Teams stay covered, even when things change at the last minute. Instead of scrambling to plug holes, managers can stay focused on running the business. Connect HR, scheduling, time and attendance, payroll, and billing into a single workflow. Pay and bill rates match automatically. Eliminate manual re-entry. Payroll errors and contract breaches drop to zero. Leadership teams get real-time visibility into labor spend, coverage, and workforce risk. Dashboards make it easy to spot issues early, plan proactively, and keep costs under control. Celayix delivers intelligent enterprise-ready shift management software built for complex operations. Our 25 years of experience help streamline operations, keep workers happy, and automate stress out of the equation. **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 12 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Reporting:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Portal:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Automation:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Celayix](https://www.g2.com/sellers/celayix-4d5ab734-4f1e-4a6d-805c-c00d7704b023) - **Year Founded:** 2000 - **HQ Location:** Vancouver, British Columbia - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/celayix/ (41 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 58% Mid-Market, 25% Enterprise #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Customizability (1 reviews) - Customization (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Easy Access (1 reviews) - Easy Implementation (1 reviews) ### 16. [Sage HR](https://www.g2.com/products/sage-hr/reviews) All-in-one HR software that transforms how small and medium-sized businesses manage and engage their people. Whether it’s simple leave management or end-to-end HR management, Sage HR helps small businesses work more effectively, by automating and streamlining their HR tasks across the employment journey. Unlike other solutions that involve multiple and disparate systems, Sage HR allows businesses to access and manage everything they need from a single digital platform, delivering amazing work-life experiences for everyone in the process.  Key features of Sage HR include: • Core HR and leave management • Shift scheduling and timesheets • Performance management • Onboarding and offboarding • Employee records and database • Asset management • Expenses management • Reports and analytics • Recruitment **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 85 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Reporting:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Portal:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Automation:** 5.6/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Sage Software](https://www.g2.com/sellers/sage-software-d61a780c-4fb3-4781-9519-baa772f5ea91) - **Year Founded:** 1981 - **HQ Location:** Newcastle - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/2802/ (15,471 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** SGE.L - **Phone:** +1 (866) 996-7243 **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Marketing and Advertising - **Company Size:** 54% Small-Business, 41% Mid-Market #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Ease of Use (5 reviews) - Comprehensive Features (4 reviews) - Features (3 reviews) - Easy Implementation (2 reviews) - Easy Integrations (2 reviews) **Cons:** - Not User-Friendly (3 reviews) - Difficult Navigation (2 reviews) - Difficult Setup (2 reviews) - Navigation Difficulty (2 reviews) - Not Intuitive (2 reviews) ### 17. [Findmyshift](https://www.g2.com/products/out-crowd-ltd-findmyshift/reviews) Findmyshift is an intuitive, cloud-based employee scheduling software designed to streamline workforce management for businesses of all sizes. With over two decades of development, it offers a reliable and scalable solution that simplifies the creation, management, and communication of staff schedules. The platform's user-friendly interface allows managers to efficiently assign shifts, track employee hours, and manage time-off requests, all within a centralized system. By automating routine scheduling tasks, Findmyshift reduces administrative workload, minimizes scheduling conflicts, and enhances overall operational efficiency. Key Features and Functionality: - Drag & Drop Scheduling: Easily create and adjust staff schedules using a straightforward drag-and-drop interface, facilitating quick modifications and optimal shift assignments. - Time and Attendance Tracking: Monitor actual working hours with a built-in time clock, allowing for accurate timesheets and payroll calculations. - Automated Notifications: Send employees automated shift reminders and notifications via email, text message, or push notification, reducing missed shifts and improving communication. - Mobile Accessibility: Access schedules and manage shifts on the go with dedicated iOS and Android applications, ensuring flexibility and real-time updates. - Vacation Management: Track employee vacations and time-off requests directly within the platform, maintaining proper staffing levels and preventing scheduling conflicts. - Payroll Integration: Generate accurate payroll data by combining employee timesheets, schedules, pay rates, and overtime rates, streamlining the payroll process. - Customizable Database: Add new columns and customize the database to sort and filter data in ways unique to your organization, enhancing data management and reporting. Primary Value and Solutions Provided: Findmyshift addresses the common challenges of employee scheduling by offering a comprehensive, easy-to-use platform that automates and simplifies the scheduling process. By reducing the time and effort required to create and manage schedules, it allows managers to focus on other critical aspects of their operations. The software's real-time updates and automated notifications ensure that employees are always informed of their schedules, leading to improved communication and reduced absenteeism. Additionally, its integration with payroll systems and time tracking features ensures accurate compensation, enhancing employee satisfaction and compliance with labor regulations. Overall, Findmyshift enhances operational efficiency, reduces labor costs, and fosters better work-life balance across organizations. **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 27 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Reporting:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Portal:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Automation:** 7.6/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Out Crowd LTD](https://www.g2.com/sellers/out-crowd-ltd) - **HQ Location:** Los Angeles, CA - **Twitter:** @Findmyshift (843 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Who Uses This:** Director - **Top Industries:** Hospitality, Hospital & Health Care - **Company Size:** 70% Small-Business, 19% Mid-Market #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Ease of Use (8 reviews) - Scheduling Ease (6 reviews) - Setup Ease (4 reviews) - Communication Efficiency (3 reviews) - Intuitive (3 reviews) **Cons:** - Holiday Management (1 reviews) - Inefficient Reporting (1 reviews) - Leave Management (1 reviews) - Limited Customization (1 reviews) - Missing Features (1 reviews) ### 18. [Indeavor Schedule](https://www.g2.com/products/indeavor-schedule/reviews) Indeavor is a comprehensive workforce management solution designed to assist mid- to large-sized enterprises with automated shift scheduling, absence management, and labor analytics. This platform aims to streamline staffing processes, ensuring that organizations can efficiently align their workforce with operational demand. By simplifying the scheduling process, Indeavor enables businesses to place the right employees in the right positions at the right times, all while minimizing administrative burdens. Targeted primarily at industries such as manufacturing, food processing, government, and energy production, Indeavor addresses the unique challenges faced by these sectors in managing workforce dynamics. The solution is particularly beneficial for organizations that require a high level of staffing flexibility and efficiency. With its ability to integrate seamlessly with essential enterprise systems like Human Capital Management (HCM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), and Payroll systems, Indeavor provides users with real-time access to schedules through an intuitive mobile application, enhancing both management and employee experiences. Key features of Indeavor include automated assignment of qualified employees based on established staffing standards, which helps ensure that vacancies are filled with the right personnel. The transition from traditional paper-based scheduling to a digital platform not only streamlines operations but also reduces the risk of errors associated with manual processes. By minimizing reliance on overworked or unqualified staff, organizations can significantly lower labor costs while maintaining operational efficiency. The mobile app included with Indeavor empowers employees by granting them greater control over their schedules, which can lead to improved work-life balance. This feature alleviates some of the scheduling burdens from management, allowing employees to access real-time scheduling information directly. Additionally, the app helps cut down on labor costs linked to manual scheduling and the challenges of last-minute staffing adjustments. Indeavor also offers a range of optional add-ons to further enhance its capabilities. These include a Fatigue Management Solution to promote employee well-being, SMART BackFill for automatic vacancy filling, and Annual Vacation Planning for effective long-term schedule management. Advanced Demand Planning and Operational Skills and Competencies tracking are also available, providing organizations with deeper insights into their staffing needs and optimizing workforce allocation. By combining automated shift scheduling with labor analytics, Indeavor stands out as a robust solution for workforce optimization, tailored to meet the specific needs of various industries. **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 21 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Reporting:** 7.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Portal:** 6.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Automation:** 6.9/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Indeavor](https://www.g2.com/sellers/indeavor) - **Company Website:** https://www.indeavor.com - **Year Founded:** 2002 - **HQ Location:** Madison, WI - **Twitter:** @indeavorwfm (391 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/indeavor (122 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Top Industries:** Food Production, Manufacturing - **Company Size:** 71% Mid-Market, 14% Enterprise #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Ease of Use (7 reviews) - Scheduling Ease (6 reviews) - Scheduling (4 reviews) - Automation (3 reviews) - Comprehensive Features (3 reviews) **Cons:** - Scheduling Issues (7 reviews) - Insufficient Information (3 reviews) - Approval Issues (2 reviews) - Holiday Management (2 reviews) - Inadequate Tracking (2 reviews) ### 19. [Legion WFM](https://www.g2.com/products/legion-wfm/reviews) Legion Technologies is a workforce management platform designed to help businesses enhance labor efficiency while simultaneously boosting employee engagement. This innovative solution leverages advanced technology to streamline various aspects of workforce management, making it easier for organizations to optimize their operations and improve overall productivity. The Legion WFM platform stands out due to its intelligent automation and employee-centric approach, ensuring that both management and staff benefit from its features. The target audience for Legion Technologies includes businesses with 1000+ employees looking to improve their workforce management practices. Industries such as retail, hospitality, restaurants and convenience stores can particularly benefit from the platform's capabilities. By providing tools for strategic insights, labor budgeting, and demand forecasting, Legion enables organizations to make informed decisions that align workforce capabilities with business needs. Legion AI is crucial for optimizing labor costs and ensuring that the right number of employees are scheduled at the right times. Key features of the Legion WFM platform include labor optimization, automated scheduling, and time and attendance tracking. These functionalities work together to create a seamless execution process that maximizes operational efficiency. Automated scheduling reduces the time managers spend on creating shifts, while labor optimization ensures that businesses are not overstaffed or understaffed. The time and attendance feature simplifies tracking employee hours, allowing for accurate payroll processing and compliance with labor regulations. In addition to operational features, Legion Technologies places a strong emphasis on employee empowerment. The platform includes tools for frontline communications, enabling team members to stay informed and connected. Legion InstantPay is another notable feature that allows employees to access their earned wages before the traditional payday, enhancing financial flexibility. Furthermore, the platform includes performance and rewards tracking, which helps organizations recognize and incentivize employee contributions, fostering a positive workplace culture. Overall, Legion Technologies provides a comprehensive workforce management solution that not only enhances operational efficiency but also prioritizes employee satisfaction. By integrating advanced technology with user-friendly interfaces, the Legion WFM platform positions itself as a valuable asset for businesses aiming to thrive in a competitive landscape. **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 69 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Reporting:** 7.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Portal:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Automation:** 7.0/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Legion Technologies](https://www.g2.com/sellers/legion-technologies) - **Company Website:** https://legion.co/ - **Year Founded:** 2016 - **HQ Location:** Palo Alto, US - **Twitter:** @legiontech (239 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/24584274/ (249 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Top Industries:** Retail, Health, Wellness and Fitness - **Company Size:** 47% Enterprise, 29% Small-Business #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Ease of Use (4 reviews) - Scheduling (3 reviews) - Scheduling Ease (3 reviews) - Access Ease (1 reviews) - Automation (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Holiday Management (1 reviews) - Inadequate Tracking (1 reviews) - Limited Features (1 reviews) - Organizational Challenges (1 reviews) - PTO Issues (1 reviews) ### 20. [SocialSchedules](https://www.g2.com/products/socialschedules/reviews) SocialSchedules is an award winning employee scheduling and time clock software for hourly employees. Product demo: https://youtu.be/3Q5p71\_Dsis Build your work schedule in minutes, make changes to it easily and share it with your team in a click. Free iOS & Android apps mean you can edit & check the schedule on the go. Your employees always have the most updated version. Track time off, forecast sales for more cost effective schedules, integrate with your POS and find replacements fast. Features like group messaging, shift swapping & shift reminders make life easier. Track employee time and attendance without the hassle and easily export timesheet data to payroll. Employees can clock in from their phone or tablet onsite. Curb time theft and use GPS and photo clock ins ensure employees only clock in when and where they're scheduled to work. Stay compliant with local labor laws by tracking paid & unpaid breaks. Make sure employees take breaks and get notified if an employee misses their break. **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 14 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Reporting:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Portal:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Automation:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [SocialSchedules](https://www.g2.com/sellers/socialschedules) - **HQ Location:** , AU - **Twitter:** @OpenSimSim (101 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/opensimsim (8 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 73% Mid-Market, 33% Small-Business ### 21. [Planday](https://www.g2.com/products/planday/reviews) Planday is a workforce management platform that enables shift-based businesses of almost any size and vertical to manage their workforce all in one web-based system. Manage employee schedules, working hours, shift-swaps, vacation requests and payroll all in one place. Planday also has a fully integrated employee communication function, so managers can text or email employees quickly. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 87 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Reporting:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Portal:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Automation:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Planday](https://www.g2.com/sellers/planday) - **Year Founded:** 2005 - **HQ Location:** Copenhagen, Denmark - **Twitter:** @Planday (3,428 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/planday (255 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Top Industries:** Hospitality, Restaurants - **Company Size:** 51% Mid-Market, 40% Small-Business #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Ease of Use (1 reviews) - Intuitive (1 reviews) - Navigation Ease (1 reviews) - Scheduling (1 reviews) - Scheduling Ease (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Payroll Issues (1 reviews) - Payroll Processing Issues (1 reviews) ### 22. [Schedule it - Resource Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/products/schedule-it-resource-scheduling-software/reviews) Are you struggling with inefficient scheduling, double bookings, or missed communications? Our comprehensive resource scheduling software provides the ultimate solution for teams and businesses of all sizes. Increase productivity by managing all your resources with our intuitive drag-and-drop interface. From just $249 per month, you'll gain: Effortless Scheduling: Drag and drop resources for quick and easy planning across any location and device. Smart Resource Allocation: Skills matching ensures the right person for every job, while double-booking prevention eliminates costly errors. Seamless Communication: Keep everyone informed with built-in messages, unlimited email alerts, and SMS reminders. Universal Calendar Sync: Integrate seamlessly with your existing Outlook, Google Calendar, and Apple iCal. Don't just take our word for it – see how our resource scheduling software is transforming businesses like yours. Visit our website to explore case studies, watch a demo, and start your journey to more efficient resource management. **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 21 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.8/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Reporting:** 3.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Portal:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Automation:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Schedule it Ltd](https://www.g2.com/sellers/schedule-it-ltd) - **Year Founded:** 2010 - **HQ Location:** Wakefield, West Yorkshire - **Twitter:** @ScheduleItRocks (104 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1769058/ (3 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Company Size:** 48% Small-Business, 43% Mid-Market ### 23. [Workzoom](https://www.g2.com/products/workzoom/reviews) Workzoom is an all-in-one HR, payroll, and talent management platform built by Nortek Solutions, a Canadian company founded in 2000. The platform serves organizations with 50 to 1,500 employees across Canada, the United States, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, the Bahamas, and Antigua and Barbuda.Everything runs from a single employee record. Hire someone and their data flows to payroll automatically. Clock in and hours sync to timesheets. Promote someone and every system updates at once. Workzoom calls this date-effective record keeping, meaning organizations can look back at any point in time and see exactly what their workforce looked like on that date.The platform includes four suites: HR (personnel data, recruiting, onboarding), Payroll (pay processing, expenses, benefits), Workforce (scheduling, leave management, timekeeping), and Talent (performance reviews, learning). Each suite costs $4 per employee per month with no setup fees, no long-term contracts, and full implementation support included.Workzoom is particularly strong for organizations operating across multiple countries or provinces, seasonal employers like ski resorts and hospitality businesses, and Caribbean companies that need regional payroll compliance built in. Notable clients include Island Luck (60+ casino locations), Castle Mountain Resort, Cable Bahamas, and AML Foods. **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 32 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.1/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Reporting:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Portal:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Automation:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Workzoom](https://www.g2.com/sellers/workzoom) - **Company Website:** https://www.workzoom.com - **Year Founded:** 2000 - **HQ Location:** Toronto, Ontario - **Twitter:** @getworkzoom (480 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/getworkzoom/ (16 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Top Industries:** Oil & Energy - **Company Size:** 59% Mid-Market, 28% Small-Business #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Helpful (2 reviews) - Attendance Management (1 reviews) - Attendance Tracking (1 reviews) - Benefits Management (1 reviews) - Communication (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Complexity (2 reviews) - Complex System Usage (2 reviews) - Difficult Learning (2 reviews) - Learning Curve (2 reviews) - Not Intuitive (2 reviews) ### 24. [Teambridge](https://www.g2.com/products/teambridge/reviews) Teambridge is everything you want in a workforce management system with three key differentiators: One, it’s composable, so you can format your data, change the layout, and automate your processes exactly the way you want to. Two, it’s AI-native, built from the ground up so it understands your business and drives real outcomes. Three, it’s mobile-first—designed to look, feel, and perform like the mobile apps your staff use every day. For the first time ever, you can scale what makes your business unique while slashing operating costs and boosting revenue. **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 42 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 9.1/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Reporting:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Portal:** 7.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Automation:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Teambridge](https://www.g2.com/sellers/teambridge) - **Company Website:** https://teambridge.com/ - **Year Founded:** 2017 - **HQ Location:** San Francisco, CA - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/team-bridge/ (74 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Top Industries:** Staffing and Recruiting, Hospital & Health Care - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 43% Small-Business #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Ease of Use (6 reviews) - Customer Support (5 reviews) - Automation (4 reviews) - Customizability (4 reviews) - Automations (3 reviews) **Cons:** - Limited Features (3 reviews) - Missing Features (3 reviews) - Software Glitches (2 reviews) - Deletion Difficulty (1 reviews) - Difficult Setup (1 reviews) ### 25. [Crew](https://www.g2.com/products/crew-crew/reviews) Crew is the #1 digital workplace trusted by the world’s largest enterprises to streamline post-COVID-19 operations. Core to the platform is a highly engaging, secure mobile app that transforms how work gets done for frontline teams. Crew better connects organizations through communication, optimizes labor through streamlined scheduling and staffing workflows, and builds culture through public recognition and motivation. Crew helps more than 40,000 organizations create more productive frontline teams. Crew is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. To learn more, visit www.crewapp.com. **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 54 **User Satisfaction Scores:** - **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 9.0/10) - **Reporting:** 7.6/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Portal:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10) - **Automation:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Seller Details:** - **Seller:** [Crew](https://www.g2.com/sellers/crew) - **Year Founded:** 2015 - **HQ Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Twitter:** @crew_app (1,658 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/10356167/ (134 employees on LinkedIn®) **Reviewer Demographics:** - **Top Industries:** Food & Beverages, Restaurants - **Company Size:** 67% Small-Business, 24% Mid-Market #### Pros & Cons **Pros:** - Accessibility (1 reviews) - Communication (1 reviews) - Communication Efficiency (1 reviews) - Convenience (1 reviews) - Customization (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Data Security (1 reviews) - Difficult Setup (1 reviews) - Display Issues (1 reviews) - File Sharing Issues (1 reviews) - Improvement Needed (1 reviews) ## Parent Category [HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hr) ## Related Categories - [Workforce Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management) - [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software) - [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance) --- ## Buyer Guide ### What You Should Know About Employee Scheduling Software ### Employee Scheduling Software software buying insights at a glance [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-scheduling-software) helps businesses build, update, and communicate employee schedules without relying on spreadsheets, group texts, or manual manager oversight. On G2, the category centers on tools that automate schedule creation and maintenance, give visibility into employee tasks, and let workers access schedules with self-service features such as messaging and shift swapping. As labor costs stay under scrutiny and teams become more distributed, this software is increasingly essential for organizations that need tighter [staffing](https://www.g2.com/categories/staffing) control, faster schedule changes, and better coordination across locations. Common use cases include building recurring shift plans, handling time-off requests, giving employees mobile schedule access, coordinating shift swaps, reducing scheduling conflicts, and linking labor planning more closely to attendance and payroll workflows. Businesses benefit most when they use these tools to cut manual admin, respond faster to callouts or staffing changes, and give frontline teams one place to check shifts, punch in, and communicate. Pricing is usually shaped by employee count, number of locations, and whether the product bundles broader [HR](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr) **,** [payroll](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll) **,** or [workforce management](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management) capabilities. On the category page, G2 shows both free-entry options and products with published pricing, which matches what I see in the review file: buyers are comparing everything from lighter-weight scheduling tools to broader workforce suites. In practice, total cost depends less on the schedule builder alone and more on whether a team needs compliance controls, reporting depth, mobile workflows, and integration with adjacent systems. ### Top 5 FAQs from software buyers: - How do employee scheduling systems improve workforce coordination and staffing efficiency? - What features should teams evaluate when choosing the best employee scheduling software? - How well do employee scheduling tools integrate with payroll, HR, and time tracking systems? - What level of automation do employee scheduling platforms offer for shifts, availability, and approvals? - How scalable is employee scheduling software for businesses managing multiple locations or distributed teams? G2’s top-rated Employee Scheduling software, based on verified reviews, includes [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) **,** [Connecteam](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews) **,** [HROne](https://www.g2.com/products/uneecops-hrone/reviews) **,** and [Deputy](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/reviews). ### What are the top-reviewed Employee Scheduling Software on G2? [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) - Number of Reviews: ​​761 - Satisfaction: 98 - Market Score: 90 - G2 score: 94 [Connecteam](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews) - Number of Reviews: 1,911 - Satisfaction: 99 - Market Score: 84 - G2 score: 92 [HROne](https://www.g2.com/products/uneecops-hrone/reviews) - Number of Reviews: 933 - Satisfaction: 91 - Market Score: 76 - G2 score: 84 [Deputy](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/reviews) - Number of Reviews: 319 - Satisfaction: 72 - Market Score: 74 - G2 score: 73 [Homebase](https://www.g2.com/products/homebase/reviews) - Number of Reviews: 210 - Satisfaction: 58 - Market Score: 81 - G2 score: 70 Satisfaction reflects user-reported ratings across factors such as ease of use, feature fit, and support quality. ([Source 2](https://www.g2.com/reports)) Market Presence scores are calculated based on review volume, third-party signals, and overall market visibility. ([Source 2](https://www.g2.com/reports)) G2 Score is a weighted composite of Satisfaction and Market Presence. ([Source 2](https://www.g2.com/reports)) Learn how G2 scores products. ([Source 1](https://documentation.g2.com/docs/research-scoring-methodologies?_gl=1*5vlk6s*_gcl_au*MTAwMzU5MzUxLjE3NjM0MTg0NzYuNjY0NTIxMTY0LjE3NjQ2MTc0NzcuMTc2NDYxNzQ3Nw..*_ga*NzY1MDU0NjE3LjE3NjM0NzQ3ODM.*_ga_MFZ5NDXZ5F*czE3NjYwODk1MTMkbzY3JGcxJHQxNzY2MDkyMjQyJGo1NyRsMCRoMA..)) ### What I Often See in Employee Scheduling Software #### Feedback Pros: What Users Consistently Appreciate - **Seamless global payroll and compliance management for distributed teams** - “_Rippling makes global employment feel simple and reliable. I work remotely in Asia for a U.S.-based company, and Rippling helps ensure I’m paid accurately and on time. Having payroll, HR, and global employment management in one system makes the whole process more transparent and much easier to manage. It’s particularly helpful for international employees because it streamlines cross-border payroll and compliance, providing both the company and employees with peace of mind. Overall, the platform is intuitive, efficient, and dependable.”_ - [Jeannie W.](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews/rippling-review-12491553), Rippling review - **Cost-effective HR platform with engaging employee-centric features and recruitment tools** - “_The best part of HROne is that it’s less costly and still provides all the features that other tools charge more for. This tool helps keep my organisation’s HR processes smooth. I’m currently using it, and one of the best things is that the team always stays up to date with trends. For example, during the India T20 World Cup, they created a scorecard you could play to earn rewards. This kind of activity makes employees feel more comfortable and motivated. Also, the recruitment portal in this tool is good.”_ - [Abhishek K.](https://www.g2.com/products/uneecops-hrone/reviews/hrone-review-12468514), HROne review - **All-in-one workforce management with easy setup and daily operational efficiency** - “_There are so many features to Homebase. Scheduling, onboarding, timesheets, and reporting. All very helpful for operations and labor reporting in a business. Was easy to set up, and is easy to use but thorough. Pricing for it is also very competitive to other systems. We use it daily, and it works exactly for what we need without major headaches. Also easy for employees on their end. Communication, scheduling, etc.”_ - [Emily E.](https://www.g2.com/products/homebase/reviews/homebase-review-12341315), Homebase review #### Cons: Where Many Platforms Fall Short - **Delayed task loading and grouped notifications can cause missed updates** - “_When I open a task to update it, it takes a moment longer to load before I can type anything. One thing I have noticed is that notifications sometimes come in groups rather than one by one. If multiple tasks are updated close to each other, the alerts show together, and it is easy to miss a small detail unless I open the app and check properly.”_ - [Ishan S.](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews/connecteam-review-12423368), Connecteam review - **Limited mobile admin capabilities for complex scheduling and compliance tasks** - “_What I dislike with Rippling's mobile apps is the lack of advanced administrative capabilities; currently, to resolve complex schedule management conflicts or compliance audits still require for a desktop version of the platform._” - [Imanda I.](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews/rippling-review-12489225), Rippling review - **Extra navigation steps and learning curve for accessing settings and reports** - “_Some workflows take a few extra clicks to complete, especially when navigating between modules. While the system is powerful, new users may need a short learning period to understand where certain settings or reports are located.”_ - [Priyanka T.](https://www.g2.com/products/uneecops-hrone/reviews/hrone-review-12356840), HROne review ### My Expert Takeaway on Employee Scheduling Software Employee scheduling software delivers the most value when organizations treat it as a workforce coordination and operations system rather than just a scheduling tool. The strongest platforms combine schedule creation with availability management, time tracking, and mobile communication, allowing teams to manage staffing while maintaining visibility into day-to-day operations. Review sentiment across the category is strong. In this dataset, employee scheduling software has an average star rating of 4.56, with strong usability signals including 6.41 Ease of Use, 6.36 Ease of Setup, and 6.36 Quality of Support. Likelihood to recommend is also high at 9.11 out of 10, indicating that buyers consistently see value once these tools are embedded into daily workflows. Friction tends to appear as organizations scale usage or introduce more complex scheduling rules. Teams that struggle often underestimate the effort required to standardize availability, define permissions, and align scheduling with payroll and attendance workflows. High-performing teams approach employee scheduling with clear processes and consistent usage across managers and locations. The best employee scheduling software balances simplicity with operational control. Strong platforms make it easy for employees to access schedules, swap shifts, and manage time off, while giving managers clear visibility into staffing coverage and workforce activity. As distributed teams and dynamic staffing models grow, employee scheduling software is becoming core operational infrastructure. ### Employee Scheduling Software FAQs #### **What is the best employee scheduling software?** The best employee scheduling software depends on whether you need lightweight shift planning or a broader workforce platform. On G2, tools like [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) **,** [Connecteam](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews) **,** [HROne](https://www.g2.com/products/uneecops-hrone/reviews), [Buddy Punch](https://www.g2.com/products/buddy-punch/reviews), and [Homebase](https://www.g2.com/products/homebase/reviews) stand out because buyers consistently compare usability, mobile access, and scheduling flexibility. #### **What is the best employee scheduling software for shift-based businesses?** For shift-based businesses, tools like [Homebase](https://www.g2.com/products/homebase/reviews) **,** [Connecteam](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews) **,** [Buddy Punch](https://www.g2.com/products/buddy-punch/reviews) **,** [7shifts](https://www.g2.com/products/7shifts/reviews) **,** and [Deputy](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/reviews) are commonly evaluated because they combine recurring schedule creation, shift swaps, mobile alerts, and time-off handling while reducing manual scheduling work for managers. #### **How to choose an employee scheduling software?** Start with your scheduling complexity, number of locations, hourly staff volume, approval flows, and payroll dependencies. Then compare products like [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) **,** [Deputy](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/reviews) **,** [Homebase](https://www.g2.com/products/homebase/reviews) **,** and [Connecteam](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews) based on mobile usability, setup effort, reporting depth, and support quality, key drivers of adoption in your dataset. #### **What are the top tools for managing staff rosters?** The top tools for managing staff rosters are usually those that balance fast schedule creation with employee self-service. G2 leaders such as [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) **,** [Buddy Punch](https://www.g2.com/products/buddy-punch/reviews) **,** [HROne](https://www.g2.com/products/uneecops-hrone/reviews) **,** [Connecteam](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews) **,** [Homebase](https://www.g2.com/products/homebase/reviews) **,** and [Deputy](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/reviews) are frequently considered for their ability to streamline roster management. #### **Which software is best for mobile workforce scheduling?** For mobile-first teams, products like [Connecteam](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews) **,** [Homebase](https://www.g2.com/products/homebase/reviews) **,** [Buddy Punch](https://www.g2.com/products/buddy-punch/reviews) **,** and [Deputy](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/reviews) are strong options because they prioritize mobile apps for scheduling, clocking in, requesting time off, and receiving real-time updates, without relying on desktop access. #### **Which is the best employee scheduling software for shift-based work?** For shift-based work, solutions like [7shifts](https://www.g2.com/products/7shifts/reviews) **,** [Deputy](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/reviews) **,** [Homebase](https://www.g2.com/products/homebase/reviews) **,** and [Connecteam](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews) are often shortlisted because they handle high-volume roster changes, shift visibility, and swap workflows while keeping employee actions simple through mobile-friendly interfaces. ### Sources 1. [G2 Scoring Methodologies](https://documentation.g2.com/docs/research-scoring-methodologies?_gl=1*5ky9es*_gcl_au*MTY2NDg2MDY3Ny4xNzU1MDQxMDU4*_ga*MTMwMTMzNzE1MS4xNzQ5MjMyMzg1*_ga_MFZ5NDXZ5F*czE3NTUwOTkzMjgkbzQkZzEkdDE3NTUwOTk3NzYkajU3JGwwJGgw) 2. [G2 Winter 2026 Reports](https://company.g2.com/news/g2-winter-2026-reports) Researched By: [Jeffrey Lin](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/jeffrey-lin) **Last updated on March 18, 2026** --- ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How do employee scheduling tools handle compliance with labor laws? Employee scheduling tools typically incorporate features that help ensure compliance with labor laws by automating scheduling based on regulations such as overtime, breaks, and maximum working hours. For instance, products like Deputy and When I Work allow users to set rules that automatically alert managers when schedules conflict with labor laws. Additionally, tools like Homebase and TSheets provide compliance tracking features that help businesses adhere to local labor regulations, ensuring that employees are scheduled within legal limits. These functionalities are frequently highlighted in user reviews, emphasizing their importance in maintaining compliance. ### How do employee scheduling tools improve workforce management efficiency? Employee scheduling tools enhance workforce management efficiency by automating scheduling processes, reducing manual errors, and improving communication. Users report that tools like Deputy and When I Work streamline shift assignments and allow for real-time updates, which minimizes scheduling conflicts. Additionally, platforms such as TSheets and Humanity provide analytics that help managers optimize labor costs and employee productivity. Overall, these tools significantly decrease administrative workload, enabling managers to focus on strategic tasks. ### How does pricing vary across different employee scheduling solutions? Pricing for employee scheduling solutions varies significantly. For instance, Deputy offers plans starting at $2 per user per month, while When I Work starts at $2.50 per user per month. On the higher end, Shiftboard's pricing can reach up to $5 per user per month, depending on features. Additionally, Homebase provides a free tier, with premium features available at $20 per month for unlimited users. Overall, the pricing structure reflects differences in features, user limits, and target markets. ### How do user reviews reflect the reliability of employee scheduling solutions? User reviews indicate that reliability in employee scheduling solutions is often assessed through factors such as uptime, ease of use, and customer support. For instance, products like Deputy and When I Work receive high ratings for their dependable performance and user-friendly interfaces, with users frequently highlighting their consistent scheduling capabilities. Additionally, solutions like Shiftboard and TSheets are noted for their robust features that enhance reliability, such as real-time updates and mobile accessibility, which contribute to positive user experiences and trust in the software. ### How scalable are employee scheduling solutions for growing businesses? Employee scheduling solutions are generally scalable for growing businesses, with many products offering features that support expansion. For instance, solutions like Deputy and When I Work are noted for their ability to handle increased user loads and complex scheduling needs as businesses grow. Users frequently highlight the flexibility of these platforms, allowing for easy adjustments to accommodate more employees and varied scheduling requirements. Additionally, tools like Shiftboard and Humanity provide robust integrations and automation features that enhance scalability, making them suitable for businesses anticipating growth. ### How user-friendly are the top employee scheduling platforms? The top employee scheduling platforms exhibit varying degrees of user-friendliness. For instance, When I Work scores 8.7 for ease of use, while Deputy has a score of 8.5. Homebase follows closely with an 8.4 rating. Shiftboard, however, has a lower ease of use rating at 7.5. Overall, platforms like When I Work and Deputy are noted for their intuitive interfaces and straightforward navigation, making them favorable choices for users seeking user-friendly solutions. ### What are common implementation challenges with employee scheduling software? Common implementation challenges with employee scheduling software include integration issues with existing systems, which can lead to data inconsistencies, as noted by users of products like Deputy and When I Work. Additionally, users often face a steep learning curve, particularly with complex features in software such as Shiftboard and Humanity, which can hinder adoption. Resistance to change among staff is another frequent concern, impacting the overall effectiveness of the software during the transition period. ### What are the best practices for using employee scheduling software effectively? To effectively use employee scheduling software, prioritize clear communication of schedules to all team members, utilize automated notifications for shift changes, and leverage reporting features to analyze labor trends. Regularly gather employee feedback to refine scheduling practices and ensure compliance with labor laws. Additionally, integrate the software with other HR tools for seamless operations. Popular tools in this category include When I Work, Deputy, and Homebase, which are noted for their user-friendly interfaces and robust features that enhance scheduling efficiency. ### What are the key features to look for in employee scheduling software? Key features to look for in employee scheduling software include user-friendly interfaces, mobile accessibility, automated scheduling, real-time updates, integration capabilities with other HR tools, and reporting analytics. High user satisfaction ratings highlight the importance of mobile access and automation, as these features significantly enhance efficiency and flexibility. Additionally, robust integration options are frequently mentioned as essential for seamless operations across various platforms, while reporting tools help in analyzing workforce productivity and scheduling effectiveness. ### What integrations should I consider for employee scheduling tools? When considering integrations for employee scheduling tools, focus on those that enhance functionality and streamline operations. Key integrations include payroll systems like ADP and QuickBooks, communication platforms such as Slack and Microsoft Teams, and HR management systems like BambooHR and Workday. Additionally, time tracking tools like TSheets and Clockify are frequently mentioned as valuable integrations. These connections help improve data accuracy and facilitate seamless workflows, which are critical for effective employee scheduling. ### What reporting features should I expect from employee scheduling software? Employee scheduling software typically includes reporting features such as labor cost analysis, employee attendance tracking, and scheduling efficiency metrics. Users often expect customizable reports that provide insights into overtime hours, shift coverage, and employee availability. Additionally, many solutions offer visual dashboards for real-time data monitoring and historical reporting capabilities to analyze trends over time. Popular products in this category, like Deputy, When I Work, and Homebase, frequently highlight these reporting functionalities in user reviews, emphasizing their importance for effective workforce management. ### What support options are typically available with employee scheduling software? Employee scheduling software typically offers various support options, including live chat support, email support, and phone support. For instance, products like Deputy and When I Work provide 24/7 customer support, while others like Homebase and Shiftboard offer extensive help centers and community forums. Additionally, many solutions feature onboarding assistance and training resources to help users maximize their software experience. The availability of these support options can significantly enhance user satisfaction and ease of use.