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Compare Hubstaff and Sling 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (61.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
$0.00 Per Month
Hubstaff
Star Rating
(1,635)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$4.99 2 user minumum Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSling
Star Rating
(88)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Hubstaff excels in overall user satisfaction, reflected in its higher G2 Score compared to Sling. Users appreciate its simple time tracking and activity monitoring features, which are particularly beneficial for remote teams.
- Users say that Hubstaff's implementation process is notably smooth, with many highlighting the intuitive onboarding wizard that makes setup easy. In contrast, while Sling also offers a user-friendly experience, it doesn't match the same level of praise for setup efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that Hubstaff provides robust reporting capabilities, with a score that reflects its effectiveness in tracking productivity. Users have noted the ability to monitor staff activity and track hours effectively, which is a significant advantage for businesses focused on performance.
- According to verified reviews, Sling shines in its mobile access and flexibility, allowing users to manage schedules and tasks on the go. Many users appreciate the flexible shift switching and the ease of creating schedules using templates, making it a strong contender for businesses with dynamic scheduling needs.
- Users highlight that while Hubstaff has a slight edge in overall quality, Sling's customer support is frequently praised for being quick and efficient. This responsiveness can be a crucial factor for businesses that require immediate assistance with scheduling and task management.
- Reviewers note that both products cater well to small businesses, but Hubstaff's larger user base and higher total number of reviews suggest a more established presence in the market. This can provide potential buyers with greater confidence in choosing Hubstaff for their time and attendance needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Hubstaff
Starter
$4.99
2 user minumum Per Month
- Time tracking
- Timesheets
- Activity levels
Sling
Free
$0.00
Per Month
Everything you need to schedule employees and handle internal communication.
- Employee Scheduling
- Unlimited Employees
- Unlimited Managers
Free Trial
Hubstaff
Free Trial is available
Sling
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
1,439
9.0
70
Ease of Use
9.0
1,495
8.9
72
Ease of Setup
9.1
1,266
9.0
33
Ease of Admin
8.6
566
9.1
27
Quality of Support
8.9
1,262
8.6
58
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
548
9.1
25
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
1,429
9.3
63
Features by Category
Employee Self Service
9.2
272
Not enough data
8.9
265
Not enough data
8.3
269
Not enough data
Administration
9.1
273
Not enough data
9.0
268
Not enough data
8.6
267
Not enough data
8.5
258
Not enough data
8.2
259
Not enough data
8.4
259
Not enough data
9.1
255
Not enough data
8.4
251
Not enough data
8.4
249
Not enough data
Taxes
8.0
257
Not enough data
8.0
251
Not enough data
8.0
243
Not enough data
Integration
8.7
249
Not enough data
9.1
254
Not enough data
8.8
250
Not enough data
8.8
251
Not enough data
Platform
9.3
251
Not enough data
9.3
249
Not enough data
9.4
251
Not enough data
9.3
246
Not enough data
Automation
9.0
285
8.9
6
Logistics
9.1
289
9.5
7
9.0
286
8.0
5
9.0
281
8.3
5
Management
9.0
281
9.3
7
9.0
279
9.5
7
8.9
284
Not enough data
9.2
283
9.8
7
9.2
282
9.7
6
9.2
282
9.5
7
9.0
277
9.3
5
Monitoring
8.9
279
9.3
5
9.0
277
Not enough data
9.0
282
8.0
5
Cost Tracking
8.7
114
Not enough data
8.5
109
Not enough data
8.5
108
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.7
61
Not enough data
9.3
61
Not enough data
8.7
58
Not enough data
9.2
59
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
8.8
58
Not enough data
8.9
58
Not enough data
Platform Data
9.0
59
Not enough data
8.9
56
Not enough data
8.7
55
Not enough data
9.0
58
Not enough data
Setup
9.2
104
Not enough data
9.2
103
Not enough data
9.0
101
Not enough data
9.0
104
Not enough data
Management
9.0
101
Not enough data
8.9
99
Not enough data
8.9
101
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.4
99
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Workflow Management
9.4
18
Not enough data
9.3
18
Not enough data
8.6
18
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.8
18
Not enough data
9.3
18
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.3
61
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Restaurant Scheduling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.6
89
Not enough data
9.1
87
Not enough data
8.6
89
Not enough data
Platform Performance
8.9
89
Not enough data
8.8
89
Not enough data
Platform Functionality
8.3
87
Not enough data
8.1
83
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.7
87
Not enough data
8.0
87
Not enough data
8.5
88
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.6
87
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.2
112
8.5
10
9.4
115
9.2
17
9.1
114
9.5
16
Platform Content
8.9
111
8.2
13
8.8
107
7.6
11
8.8
107
7.5
8
Platform Additional Functionality
8.9
112
8.7
9
8.9
109
9.6
15
8.7
106
7.7
8
9.1
110
8.8
12
8.9
107
8.5
9
Platform Basics
9.3
91
Not enough data
9.2
93
Not enough data
Platform Administration
9.1
92
Not enough data
9.2
89
Not enough data
9.3
88
Not enough data
Platform Payment Content
9.3
90
Not enough data
9.2
92
Not enough data
9.3
90
Not enough data
Generative AI
7.5
245
Not enough data
7.6
247
Not enough data
7.5
246
Not enough data
Monitoring
8.8
643
Not enough data
9.0
656
Not enough data
8.1
591
Not enough data
8.9
676
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Logging
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
561
Not enough data
8.1
538
Not enough data
8.2
554
Not enough data
Feedback
8.7
613
Not enough data
8.6
558
Not enough data
Productivity - Employee Monitoring
9.1
262
Not enough data
9.3
267
Not enough data
8.9
258
Not enough data
8.6
254
Not enough data
Time Tracking
9.1
963
Not enough data
9.3
976
Not enough data
8.9
879
Not enough data
Client Invoicing
8.5
733
Not enough data
8.4
727
Not enough data
8.5
725
Not enough data
Mobile Time Tracking
9.0
897
Not enough data
Administration
8.6
786
Not enough data
8.9
788
Not enough data
8.7
768
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
818
Not enough data
Platform
9.0
856
Not enough data
8.4
728
Not enough data
8.7
725
Not enough data
9.0
843
Not enough data
8.5
735
Not enough data
8.3
724
Not enough data
Platform
8.8
132
Not enough data
8.6
128
Not enough data
8.8
127
Not enough data
9.2
131
Not enough data
9.2
130
Not enough data
9.1
129
Not enough data
9.1
130
Not enough data
9.1
129
Not enough data
Workforce Management Platform Features
8.6
117
Not enough data
8.9
120
Not enough data
9.4
124
Not enough data
8.8
118
Not enough data
8.4
117
Not enough data
8.7
114
Not enough data
9.1
118
Not enough data
9.1
115
Not enough data
8.6
114
Not enough data
8.7
114
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Hubstaff and Sling are categorized as Time & Attendance and Employee Scheduling
Unique Categories
Hubstaff is categorized as Contractor Payments, Contractor Management, Absence Management, Project Cost Management, Time Tracking, Workforce Management, Payroll, Employee Monitoring, and Workflow Management
Sling is categorized as Restaurant Scheduling
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Hubstaff
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sling
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
12.1%
Computer Software
11.5%
Marketing and Advertising
10.4%
Real Estate
4.3%
Consumer Services
3.5%
Other
58.2%
Restaurants
10.2%
Hospital & Health Care
10.2%
Education Management
10.2%
Retail
5.7%
Entertainment
5.7%
Other
58.0%
Discussions
Is Hubstaff legal?
3 Comments
BS
Yes, it is.Read more
How does Hubstaff measure activity?
3 Comments
KJ
Activity measures how active users are on their mouse and keyboard.
51-100% You're in the zone. Way to go!
21-50% Depending on the work, this is a...Read more
What is Hubstaff used for?
3 Comments
NG
Time tracking of employees, comes in very handy when your setup is WFHRead more
How does sling work app?
2 Comments
BP
Scheduling and communicating with various teams. Main feature is building schedules to include various positions and/or locations; start and end times with...Read more
Is Sling scheduling app free?
1 Comment
MD
Sling has an excellent freemium version that is perfect for casual team use. The advanced features in Sling we have found are well-worth the price paid, but...Read more
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