Top Free Employee Scheduling Software

Employee scheduling software can automate the processes involved with creating, maintaining, and tracking employees’ hours and schedules. Businesses will implement this software to improve productivity, ensure employee accountability, and unlock insights regarding a company’s bandwidth. For example, employee scheduling software will track vacation days and sick days so the business knows what to expect in terms of productivity for that specific time period.

For the employee, these solutions offer capabilities to trade shifts with other coworkers, request time off, communicate with their employer, and receive alerts of upcoming shifts or updates to the schedule.

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Connecteam
(3,501)4.6 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
6th Easiest To Use in Employee Scheduling software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Connecteam is a mobile-first workforce management app featuring a robust set of tools designed to help organizations with deskless teams improve communication, retain staff, and drive operational effi

Users: Owner, Manager · Industries: Construction, Retail · Market Segment: 83% Small-Business, 14% Mid-Market
User Sentiment

Users frequently mention the convenience of having all necessary features in one place, such as work schedules, tasks, messages, and time tracking, which saves them from switching between different platforms. Users reported issues with the app slowing down, difficulties with the job scheduler, inability to request shifts on certain days, and a lack of deep statistical analysis for reports.

User SatisfactionSeller Details
Connecteam features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
8.4
Reporting
Average: 8.4
9.0
Portal
Average: 8.4
8.4
Automation
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Connecteam
Company Website
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
New York, NY
Twitter
@ConnecteamApp
1,236 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
504 employees on LinkedIn®
Humanity Schedule by TCP
(1,062)4.3 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Humanity Schedule by TCP provides a flexible approach to employee scheduling, no matter where your teams work or what device they use. Humanity Schedule automates dynamic scheduling and shift planning

Users: General Manager, Manager · Industries: Hospital & Health Care, Retail · Market Segment: 48% Mid-Market, 38% Small-Business
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Humanity Schedule by TCP features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
8.5
Reporting
Average: 8.4
8.5
Portal
Average: 8.4
8.3
Automation
Average: 8.5
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Lyanne P.
LP
We tried other systems (free) and came back to TCP Humanity Scheduling software. It meets our needs for our front line staff. We have been using... Read review
Verified User in Financial Services
UF
I appreciate that TCP's Humanity Schedule sends a work time reminder 24 hours in advance. Read review
Seller Details
Seller
TCP Software
Company Website
Year Founded
1988
HQ Location
Plano, US
Twitter
@tcpsoftware
451 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,264 employees on LinkedIn®
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When I Work
(375)4.4 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$2.50
8th Easiest To Use in Employee Scheduling software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

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

Users: Owner, General Manager · Industries: Hospital & Health Care, Retail · Market Segment: 59% Small-Business, 31% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
When I Work features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
8.0
Reporting
Average: 8.4
8.2
Portal
Average: 8.4
8.4
Automation
Average: 8.5
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Ashlyn H.
AH
This is a great tool For forecasting the cost of upcoming or previous payrolls Read review
Jamie G.
JG
It is incredibly simple to use and addresses many of the challenges with the dynamics of employee scheduling experienced by employers and employees... Read review
Seller Details
Seller
When I Work
Company Website
Year Founded
2010
HQ Location
Minneapolis, MN
Twitter
@wheniwork
13,680 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
197 employees on LinkedIn®
Deputy
(663)4.6 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$1.50
4th Easiest To Use in Employee Scheduling software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Deputy is the leading workforce management software and unified end-to-end people platform for shift-based work.Trusted by over 390,000 workplaces globally, Deputy simplifies the entire employee lifec

Users: Owner, Barista · Industries: Hospitality, Retail · Market Segment: 52% Small-Business, 33% Mid-Market
User Sentiment

Reviewers like the intuitive dashboard, seamless integration with multiple tools, efficient mobile accessibility, and the ability to manage shifts, track attendance, and integrate with HR and payroll systems. Reviewers experienced issues with slow loading of schedules and notifications, complexity of the interface for new users, high pricing per active user, and lack of fast live customer support.

User SatisfactionSeller Details
Deputy features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
8.5
Reporting
Average: 8.4
8.4
Portal
Average: 8.4
8.7
Automation
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Deputy
Company Website
Year Founded
2008
HQ Location
Sydney, Australia
Twitter
@deputyapp
4,316 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
498 employees on LinkedIn®
Homebase
(341)4.5 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
6th Easiest To Use in Employee Scheduling software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Homebase is a comprehensive workforce management solution designed specifically for hourly teams, catering to the unique needs of small businesses. This platform streamlines various aspects of team ma

Users: Owner, General Manager · Industries: Restaurants, Food & Beverages · Market Segment: 76% Small-Business, 15% Mid-Market
User Sentiment

Users frequently mention the ease of use, the ability to fix mistakes like missed clock-ins, the convenience of mobile app feature, and the ability to easily view and manage schedules as key benefits. Reviewers mentioned issues such as difficulty in creating schedules, slow performance when adding new users, occasional glitches, and the lack of certain features in the basic plan as drawbacks.

User SatisfactionSeller Details
Homebase features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
7.8
Reporting
Average: 8.4
7.8
Portal
Average: 8.4
7.8
Automation
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Homebase
Company Website
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
San Francisco, California
Twitter
@joinhomebase
1,756 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,824 employees on LinkedIn®
MakeShift
(290)4.3 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$3.75
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

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 schedul

Users: Manager, Supervisor · Industries: Hospital & Health Care, Health, Wellness and Fitness · Market Segment: 57% Mid-Market, 33% Small-Business
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
MakeShift features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
7.7
Reporting
Average: 8.4
8.2
Portal
Average: 8.4
8.2
Automation
Average: 8.5
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
AH
It is very user friendly, and easy to use for shifts, sick calls, overtime shifts. The information for time off is at your fingertips, in a few... Read review
Sahil C.
SC
I've been using the Makeshift app and it has made managing my work schedule incredibly easy. The user-friendly interface lets me quickly check and... Read review
Seller Details
Seller
MakeShift
Company Website
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Calgary, CA
Twitter
@makeshiftapp
508 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
26 employees on LinkedIn®
Hubstaff
(2,210)4.4 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$4.99
3rd Easiest To Use in Employee Scheduling software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Hubstaff is a time tracking software built for global teams. Track hours with precision, automate payments and invoicing, and gain full visibility into how work gets done — whether your team is remote

Users: Owner, CEO · Industries: Information Technology and Services, Computer Software · Market Segment: 44% Small-Business, 25% Mid-Market
User Sentiment

Reviewers appreciate Hubstaff's user-friendly interface, accurate time tracking, and support for remote teams, with features such as activity levels, project tracking, and automated reports that enhance decision-making and transparency. Users experienced issues with the lack of mobile functionality, particularly the inability to submit timesheets from the iOS app, occasional syncing delays, and concerns about the volume of emails and the rigidity of activity tracking.

User SatisfactionSeller Details
Hubstaff features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
9.2
Reporting
Average: 8.4
8.9
Portal
Average: 8.4
8.9
Automation
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Hubstaff
Company Website
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
Indianapolis, IN
Twitter
@HubStaff
11,563 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
314 employees on LinkedIn®
Agendrix
(208)4.7 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$3.25
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Agendrix is a staff scheduling and workforce management software designed to help businesses of all sizes improve their scheduling processes, streamline employee communication, and simplify time and a

Industries: Pharmaceuticals, Retail · Market Segment: 67% Small-Business, 33% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Agendrix features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
9.0
Reporting
Average: 8.4
9.4
Portal
Average: 8.4
9.0
Automation
Average: 8.5
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
AN
Agendrix is convenient for scheduling and provides a lot of training resources. The cost is also reasonable. Read review
Verified User in Consumer Services
AC
It's easy to use, super convenient and it's really beautiful. Offers lots of functions that simplifies the work load. Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Agendrix
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Sherbrooke, CA
Twitter
@Agendrix
82 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
60 employees on LinkedIn®
ClockShark
(313)4.6 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$8.00
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

ClockShark is a cloud-based timekeeping and scheduling software built for construction and other field service companies to track time, schedule shifts, see who’s working, and manage jobs from start t

Users: Owner, Office Manager · Industries: Construction, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 88% Small-Business, 12% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
ClockShark features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
8.9
Reporting
Average: 8.4
8.7
Portal
Average: 8.4
8.4
Automation
Average: 8.5
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Aditya K.
AK
It is wonderful for customer service! The staff takes excellent proper care of the responses and recommendations and does its utmost to apply them... Read review
Kyle C.
KC
For customer service it's wonderful! The personnel are extremely mindful about the solutions as well as suggestions and do everything possible to... Read review
Seller Details
Seller
ClockShark
Company Website
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
Chico, California
Twitter
@getclockshark
1,060 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
46 employees on LinkedIn®
Breathe
(606)4.4 out of 5
Entry Level Price:£22.00
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

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 (SME

Users: Director, HR Manager · Industries: Non-Profit Organization Management, Construction · Market Segment: 73% Small-Business, 25% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Breathe features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
8.0
Reporting
Average: 8.4
8.0
Portal
Average: 8.4
7.9
Automation
Average: 8.5
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Verified User in Performing Arts
EP
I'm new to Breathe - I like how clear the system is and how easy I manged to pick it up. I have already recommended it to another charity. I like... Read review
Adam C.
AC
Easy to use, wide range of functionality and excellent price Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Breathe
Year Founded
1996
HQ Location
Horsham, West Sussex
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
116 employees on LinkedIn®
7shifts
(121)4.5 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

7shifts is an all-in-one restaurant team management platform that helps operators: 1) Make more profitable decisions. You'll get the insights you need to make the best team and operating decisions

Users: General Manager · Industries: Restaurants, Food & Beverages · Market Segment: 54% Small-Business, 43% Mid-Market
User Sentiment

Users frequently mention the ease of use, the helpfulness of the Toast integration for onboarding employees, the variety of subscription levels fitting different budgets, and the efficient scheduling feature. Users mentioned issues with integration with some POS systems, clunky admin interface, increased pricing, poor support, removal of key features behind paywalls, occasional glitches, and difficulties with bulk deletion of inactive employees.

User SatisfactionSeller Details
7shifts features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.3
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
7.9
Reporting
Average: 8.4
7.9
Portal
Average: 8.4
8.1
Automation
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
7shifts
Company Website
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
Saskatoon
Twitter
@7shifts
1,455 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
303 employees on LinkedIn®
Dialpad Support
(627)4.4 out of 5
Free trial available
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Dialpad elevates every conversation with the leading Ai-powered customer communications platform. Tap into real-time Ai insights to enhance and streamline every interaction. Dialpad Support moderni

Users: Account Manager, Customer Service Rep · Industries: Financial Services, Consumer Services · Market Segment: 49% Mid-Market, 34% Small-Business
User Sentiment

Reviewers frequently mention the platform's real-time visibility, live dashboards, and call transcripts and recordings as beneficial features, along with its ease of use and the ability to adjust call routing or queue settings without technical help. Reviewers experienced limitations with the platform's reporting capabilities, inaccuracies in AI transcripts, insufficient depth in integrations, and dependency on internet stability for call quality, along with occasional delays in support response times.

User SatisfactionSeller Details
Dialpad Support features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
8.4
Reporting
Average: 8.4
8.9
Portal
Average: 8.4
8.5
Automation
Average: 8.5
Seller Details
Seller
Dialpad
Company Website
Year Founded
2011
HQ Location
San Ramon, California
Twitter
@DialpadHQ
61 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,448 employees on LinkedIn®
HotSchedules
(104)4.3 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

HotSchedules is the #1-rated workforce management platform built for restaurants. With HotSchedules, you hire, schedule, and pay your team…al l from one integrated platform. Restaurant operators are u

Users: Server · Industries: Restaurants, Food & Beverages · Market Segment: 48% Mid-Market, 28% Enterprise
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
HotSchedules features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
9.6
Reporting
Average: 8.4
8.9
Portal
Average: 8.4
7.9
Automation
Average: 8.5
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
SW
It is easy to request shifts and look up past shifts. Read review
Dana P.
DP
I like HotSchedules because it is easy to maneuver. I found that it was updated often which made it easier to look at your schedule. I also liked... Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Fourth
HQ Location
Austin, US
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
891 employees on LinkedIn®
Buddy Punch
(358)4.8 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Starting at $4.49
7th Easiest To Use in Employee Scheduling software
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Buddy Punch is a cloud-based platform that transforms how businesses track employee time and manage schedules, bringing clarity and control to workforce operations across industries. This software

Users: Data Steward, Office Manager · Industries: Construction, Hospital & Health Care · Market Segment: 72% Small-Business, 25% Mid-Market
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
Buddy Punch features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
9.3
Reporting
Average: 8.4
9.8
Portal
Average: 8.4
8.9
Automation
Average: 8.5
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
Bridgette D.
BD
Buddy Punch makes clocking in and out easy, gives me quick feedback, and lets me edit any unlocked response so I can make sure my times are... Read review
MM
Easy to use time clock. Good features for the price. Read review
Seller Details
Seller
Buddy Punch
Company Website
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
Grandville, MI
Twitter
@buddypunch
1,038 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
16 employees on LinkedIn®
WhenToWork by TCP
(96)4.4 out of 5
OverviewUser Satisfaction
Product Description

Tired of paper schedules and software that does far more than you need? WhenToWork is simple to use, built for how your team already works, and priced right for seasonal and small teams. From template

Industries: Higher Education, Hospital & Health Care · Market Segment: 49% Mid-Market, 30% Small-Business
User SatisfactionWhat G2 Users Think
WhenToWork by TCP features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 9.0
9.6
Reporting
Average: 8.4
10.0
Portal
Average: 8.4
9.3
Automation
Average: 8.5
What G2 Users ThinkSeller Details
AD
I like how free of glitches the software has been, especially compared to other scheduling softwares I have used in the past. I also enjoyed the... Read review
MH
When To Work is an extremely user-friendly system. Easy access for both employees and schedulers, allows for direct communication and timely... Read review
Seller Details
Seller
TCP Software
Year Founded
1988
HQ Location
Plano, US
Twitter
@tcpsoftware
451 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,264 employees on LinkedIn®