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At a Glance
Deputy
Deputy
Star Rating
(650)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
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MakeShift
MakeShift
Star Rating
(290)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (57.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$3.75 1 Users Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Deputy excels in user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher overall score compared to MakeShift. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface, which simplifies tasks like clocking in and out, tracking shifts, and managing timesheets.
  • According to verified reviews, Deputy's implementation process is praised for its intuitive onboarding, making it easier for new users to get started. In contrast, MakeShift, while straightforward, has fewer recent reviews, indicating less user feedback on its setup experience.
  • Users say that Deputy offers superior support quality, with many highlighting its responsiveness and helpfulness. This is reflected in the feedback where users mention it as one of the best tools for HR purposes, while MakeShift's support is noted as adequate but not as robust.
  • Reviewers mention that Deputy provides comprehensive features for schedule management, with tools that allow for easy roster approvals and leave management. MakeShift, while functional, is seen as less feature-rich, with users noting it as convenient but lacking some advanced functionalities.
  • Users highlight Deputy's strong reporting capabilities, which help in tracking employee performance and attendance effectively. MakeShift's reporting features are considered basic, with users expressing a desire for more detailed insights.
  • According to recent feedback, Deputy's mobile app is highly rated for its ease of use, allowing employees to manage their schedules on the go. MakeShift's app is also appreciated for its convenience, but users feel it could benefit from additional features to enhance the mobile experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Deputy
Lite
$5.00
1 User Per Month
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MakeShift
MakeShift Scheduling Only
$3.75
1 Users Per Month
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Free Trial
Deputy
Free Trial is available
MakeShift
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
540
8.4
243
Ease of Use
9.2
549
8.6
250
Ease of Setup
9.2
455
8.5
186
Ease of Admin
9.1
230
8.5
190
Quality of Support
9.0
476
8.6
196
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
228
8.8
174
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
545
8.5
239
Features by Category
8.7
229
8.2
100
Automation
8.7
193
8.0
84
Logistics
8.6
198
8.0
86
8.6
195
7.8
88
8.5
188
8.2
76
Management
8.8
201
8.4
93
9.0
208
8.5
96
8.8
205
7.8
86
9.1
208
8.5
94
9.0
204
8.6
92
9.0
203
8.5
93
8.7
196
7.9
85
Monitoring
8.5
187
7.9
78
8.6
187
8.0
78
8.6
192
8.2
85
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Business Instant Messaging
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Business Instant Messaging
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Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
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AI - Business Instant Messaging
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Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
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8.6
183
8.2
198
Platform Basics
8.5
168
7.7
160
9.0
172
8.2
184
8.9
171
8.4
181
Platform Content
8.7
166
Feature Not Available
8.2
152
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Platform Additional Functionality
8.4
160
8.0
162
9.0
167
8.5
169
8.4
156
Feature Not Available
8.5
163
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Not enough data
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Agentic AI - SAP Store
Not enough data
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8.6
243
Not enough data
Time Tracking
9.4
226
Not enough data
9.0
195
Not enough data
8.7
182
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
142
Not enough data
7.8
136
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
9.2
191
Not enough data
Administration
8.5
169
Not enough data
8.7
174
Not enough data
8.7
175
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
189
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
183
Not enough data
8.3
148
Not enough data
8.5
77
Not enough data
9.0
186
Not enough data
8.9
177
Not enough data
7.8
132
Not enough data
8.7
236
Not enough data
Platform
8.1
138
Not enough data
8.2
120
Not enough data
8.7
57
Not enough data
8.8
156
Not enough data
9.1
155
Not enough data
9.0
146
Not enough data
8.6
146
Not enough data
8.7
148
Not enough data
Workforce Management Platform Features
8.4
189
Not enough data
9.3
214
Not enough data
9.3
208
Not enough data
8.8
204
Not enough data
8.3
177
Not enough data
7.9
167
Not enough data
8.4
173
Not enough data
8.8
184
Not enough data
8.8
198
Not enough data
8.8
198
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Deputy
Deputy
MakeShift
MakeShift
Deputy and MakeShift are categorized as Time & Attendance and Employee Scheduling
Unique Categories
MakeShift
MakeShift is categorized as SAP Store
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Deputy
Deputy
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
57.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
7.5%
MakeShift
MakeShift
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
32.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
57.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
9.7%
Reviewers' Industry
Deputy
Deputy
Hospitality
15.3%
Retail
11.8%
Hospital & Health Care
8.4%
Food & Beverages
7.2%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.6%
Other
52.7%
MakeShift
MakeShift
Hospital & Health Care
18.0%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
9.0%
Hospitality
8.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.2%
Retail
5.9%
Other
52.6%
Alternatives
Deputy
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Homebase
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MakeShift
MakeShift Alternatives
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When I Work
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Discussions
Deputy
Deputy Discussions
Can Deputy track your location?
1 Comment
What is Deputy used for?
1 Comment
Dominic N.
DN
Deputy’s workforce management platform includes best-in-class employee scheduling, streamlined hiring and onboarding, time and attendance tracking, team...Read more
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Deputy has no more discussions with answers
MakeShift
MakeShift Discussions
What is MakeShift used for?
1 Comment
LJ
MakeShift is a scheduling platform for businesses. You're able to build schedules, integrate your employees through ADP (and others), and send team alerts...Read more
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MakeShift has no more discussions with answers