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# Sling vs When I Work Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Sling** [

4.4/5(88)

](https://www.g2.com/products/sling/reviews#reviews)

**When I Work** [

4.4/5(411)

](https://www.g2.com/products/when-i-work/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Sling**
Free Trial

**$0.00** Per Month · Free

**When I Work**
Free Trial

**$2.50** 1 user Per Month · Single Location or Schedule

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Sling**
\<1 monthFaster

Based on 14 responses

**When I Work**
1 month

Based on 109 responses

Return on Investment

**Sling**
17 months

Based on 9 responses

**When I Work**
7 months10 months sooner

Based on 90 responses

Perceived Cost

**Sling**
$$$$$

**When I Work**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Sling**
Not enough reviews yet

**When I Work**
10%

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Pros & Cons

**Sling**
[
Communication Efficiency (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sling/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2007468&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sling/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2255555&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Limited Features (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sling/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2255549&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Interface Design (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/sling/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2007469&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**When I Work**
[
Ease of Use (61)
](https://www.g2.com/products/when-i-work/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1651457&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Scheduling (43)
](https://www.g2.com/products/when-i-work/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1650909&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Scheduling Issues (15)
](https://www.g2.com/products/when-i-work/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1651646&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Missing Features (10)
](https://www.g2.com/products/when-i-work/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1651289&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Sling**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6f755362c531f4ee602375f680053175/cornerstone-practice-management.png "Product Avatar Image")

Cornerstone Practice...

](https://www.g2.com/products/cornerstone-practice-management/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/sling/integrations)

**When I Work**
[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_4a9a6d57cdd833bf0381d21fd9246641/google-workspace.png "Product Avatar Image")

Google Workspace

](https://www.g2.com/products/google-workspace/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6c0b69a4cbd4386c9d156a20bbfa5843/gusto.png "Product Avatar Image")

Gusto

](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_0eb4543a71c713c772664fa21f066504/onpay.png "Product Avatar Image")

OnPay

](https://www.g2.com/products/onpay/reviews)[

 ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_50b93b0f332ffa4a17f0c4c1f6c6464b/quickbooks-online.png "Product Avatar Image")

QuickBooks Online

](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-online/reviews)[
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](https://www.g2.com/products/when-i-work/integrations)

Screenshots

**Sling**
 ![Sling screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/199576/Sling-G2-Screen-1.png)

**When I Work**
 ![When I Work screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/132393/Scheduler-Labor-Costs.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Sling**

9.0

9.070

**When I Work**

8.8

8.8337

Ease of Use

**Sling**

8.9

8.972

**When I Work**

8.8

8.8341

Ease of Setup

**Sling**

9.0

9.033

**When I Work**

8.8

8.8202

Ease of Admin

**Sling**

9.1

9.127

**When I Work**

8.8

8.8175

Quality of Support

**Sling**

8.6

8.658

**When I Work**

8.5

8.5272

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Sling**

9.1

9.125

**When I Work**

8.7

8.7166

Product Direction (% positive)

**Sling**

9.3

9.363

**When I Work**

9.0

9.0314

Features

Time & Attendance[Hide 69 FeaturesShow 69 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.1

8

8.2

35

Automation

Process Automation

8.9(won by 0.9)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

30

Logistics

Dashboards & Reporting

9.5(won by 1.8)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.7

32

Data Collection

8.0(won by 0.2)

5

7.8

29

Lanuguage Options

8.3(won by 0.3)

5

8.0

29

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Schedule Creation Tools

9.3(won by 1.3)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

33

Schedule Management

9.5(won by 1.5)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

30

User Access

9.8(won by 1.0)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.8

27

User Role Access

9.7(won by 1.1)

6

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.6

28

Employee Information

9.5(won by 0.7)

7

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.8

28

Employee Information Automation

9.3(won by 0.7)

5

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.6

28

Employee Leave Management

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

29

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Off Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Regulations Enforcement

9.3(won by 1.4)

5

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.9

28

Integration

8.0(won by 0.1)

5

7.9

29

Compliance Monitoring

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

28

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sick Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Overtime Calculation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

FMLA Administration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vacation/Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Biometric Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Clock In/Out

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time & Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lockout Periods

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Signature

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geofencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labor Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Punch card

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Time Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Scheduling[Hide 54 FeaturesShow 54 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

18

8.3

90

Platform Basics

Reporting

8.5(won by 0.5)

10

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

69

Dashboard

9.1(won by 0.1)

18

9.0

81

Performance

9.5(won by 0.7)

16

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.8

79

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labor Cost Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Content

Automation

8.2

13

8.4(won by 0.2)

68

File Sharing

7.5

12

7.9(won by 0.4)

49

Content Library

7.5(won by default)

8

Feature Not Available

Platform Additional Functionality

Integrations

8.7(won by 1.2)

9

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.5

58

Mobility

9.5(won by 0.5)

16

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

9.0

79

Forecasting

7.7

8

7.9(won by 0.2)

57

Task Management

8.8(won by 0.2)

12

8.6

60

Portal

8.5(won by 0.3)

9

8.2

61

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labor Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shift Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Availability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Sick Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Time Clock

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Overtime Calculation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Schedule Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shift Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Labor Cost Calculator

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shift Swapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vacation/Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Biometric Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Allocation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking[Hide 85 FeaturesShow 85 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.5

113

Additional Functionality

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Estimating

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Currency

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budgeting/Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Allocation & Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Summary Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Time Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Overtime Calculation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Clock In/Out

Not enough data

Not enough data

Productivity Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billable & Non-Billable Hours

Not enough data

Not enough data

Usage Tracking/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Ease of Completing Timesheets

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

98

Tracking Time to Project/Task

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

85

Billable Time Rate Management

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

69

Reimbursement Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Invoicing

Invoice Creation and Delivery

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

47

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

46

Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

49

Biometric Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Optical Character Recognition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Time Tracking

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

89

Expense Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking by Client

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billable Items Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vacation/Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budget Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Offline Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Location Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Business Tool Integration

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

65

Workflow

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

83

Automated Reminders

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

91

Policy Compliance Management

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

63

User, Role, and Access Management

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

84

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Invoice Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform

Reporting

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

68

APIs / Integration

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

57

Internationalization

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

59

Performance and Reliability

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

92

Mobile User Support

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

84

Offline

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

61

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

QuickBooks Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Accounting Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Restaurant Scheduling[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

5

Not enough data

Platform Basics

Interoperability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Data

Alerts and Notifications

8.3(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Cloud

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobility

Not enough data

Not enough data

Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Restaurant Scheduling

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workforce Management[Hide 117 FeaturesShow 117 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.3

165

Platform

Customization 

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

69

Integration APIs

Not enough data

7.1(won by default)

35

Internationalization

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

51

User, Role, and Access Management

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

76

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

76

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Action Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Benefits Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Training Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Orientation Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Help Desk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Media Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Initiative Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Community Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Referral Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Candidate Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Advertising Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discount Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compensation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Application Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

HR Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Competency Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Job Description Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Evaluation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workforce Management Platform Features

Labor Forecasting

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

76

Shift Scheduling

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

138

Time & Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

110

Absence & Leave Management

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

104

Skills Management

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

71

Succession Planning

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

70

Workforce Analytics

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

68

Self-Service Capabilities

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

96

Mobile Shift Scheduling

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

105

Team Communication

Not enough data

8.4(won by default)

105

Budgeting/Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Off Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timesheet Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recruitment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sick Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vacation/Leave Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skills Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Variable Workforce

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Shift Swapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Off Requests

Not enough data

Not enough data

Approval Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time & Attendance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Clock In/Out

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Sling](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b1e40bbade08279e400f9efed6082152/sling.svg "Sling")](https://www.g2.com/products/sling/reviews)

Sling

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

61.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

28.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

10.2%

[![When I Work](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4dcdb726bd16d71c24eb538c4b992f48/when-i-work.svg "When I Work")](https://www.g2.com/products/when-i-work/reviews)

When I Work

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

62.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

30.2%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

7.3%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

61.4%

62.5%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

28.4%

30.2%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

10.2%

7.3%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Sling](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b1e40bbade08279e400f9efed6082152/sling.svg "Sling")](https://www.g2.com/products/sling/reviews)
Sling

Hospital & Health Care

10.2%

Restaurants

10.2%

Education Management

10.2%

Retail

5.7%

Entertainment

5.7%

Other

58.0%

[![When I Work](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/4dcdb726bd16d71c24eb538c4b992f48/when-i-work.svg "When I Work")](https://www.g2.com/products/when-i-work/reviews)
When I Work

Hospital & Health Care

10.0%

Retail

7.9%

Hospitality

6.6%

Food & Beverages

5.5%

Consumer Services

4.5%

Other

65.5%

FAQs

## Sling vs When I Work FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between When I Work vs Sling?

When I Work and Sling are both highly rated Workforce Management platforms for small businesses, but When I Work is distinguished by a higher volume of reviewer-cited strengths, especially in ease of use and scheduling efficiency.

| [When I Work](https://www.g2.com/products/when-i-work/reviews) | [Sling](https://www.g2.com/products/sling/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.4/5 (400 reviews) | 4.4/5 (88 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.8 | 9.0 |
| 8.5 | 8.6 |
| Ease of Use (61 all-time mentions) | Communication Efficiency (4 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of When I Work and Sling compare?

Reviewers rate Sling higher on value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than When I Work.

- **When I Work:** In recent reviews, many cite the platform as affordable and cost-effective, but some mention the price as a concern for very small teams.
- **Sling:** Reviewers consistently highlight Sling as very fairly priced, with several noting that even the free version offers substantial value and that the premium version is more affordable than competitors.
- **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers mention switching to Sling for its lower cost and robust free tier compared to other scheduling tools.

### What are the best alternatives to When I Work and Sling?

The top three alternatives to When I Work and Sling are Connecteam, Deputy, and Homebase.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [When I Work](https://www.g2.com/products/when-i-work/reviews) | 4.4/5 (400) | Small-Business | Affordable and cost-effective for most teams | Ease of Use (61 all-time mentions) |
| [Sling](https://www.g2.com/products/sling/reviews) | 4.4/5 (88) | Small-Business | Very fairly priced, robust free tier | Communication Efficiency (4 all-time mentions) |
| [Connecteam](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews) | 4.6/5 (3505) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive mobile workforce management |
| [Deputy](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/reviews) | 4.6/5 (666) | Small-Business | — | Advanced scheduling and time tracking |
| [Homebase](https://www.g2.com/products/homebase/reviews) | 4.6/5 (565) | Small-Business | — | Ease of use and payroll integration |

### Which Workforce Management features should I prioritize when comparing When I Work and Sling?

Buyers comparing When I Work and Sling should prioritize Scheduling, Ease of Use, Team Communication, Time Tracking, and Integration capabilities.

- **Scheduling:** When I Work (43 all-time mentions), Sling (3 all-time mentions)
- **Ease of Use:** When I Work (61 all-time mentions, 8.7 score), Sling (4 all-time mentions, 8.9 score)
- **Team Communication:** When I Work (13 all-time mentions), Sling (4 all-time mentions)
- **Time Tracking:** When I Work (18 all-time mentions), Sling (1 all-time mention)
- **Integrations:** When I Work integrates with Gusto (6 all-time mentions) and Rippling (1 all-time mention); Sling has no reviewer-cited integrations above the publish floor.

### What are the pros and cons of When I Work vs Sling?

When I Work's headline strength is ease of use and scheduling efficiency, while Sling's is communication efficiency and affordability.

- **When I Work strengths:** Ease of Use (61 all-time mentions), Scheduling (43), Scheduling Ease (42), Time-saving (25), Shift Management (22), Intuitive (21), Communication Efficiency (15), Time Tracking (18), Easy Setup (16), Comprehensive Features (12)
- **When I Work trade-offs:** Scheduling Issues (15 all-time mentions), some reviewers note limitations with integrations and notification management, and a few mention price concerns for very small teams.
- **Sling strengths:** Communication Efficiency (4 all-time mentions), Ease of Use (4), Efficiency (3), Scheduling (3), Robust free tier, Affordable pricing, Flexible shift switching, Mobile access
- **Sling trade-offs:** Limited Features (2 all-time mentions), Poor Interface Design (2), Difficult Navigation (1), some reviewers cite a less intuitive interface and desire for more advanced features.

### Is When I Work or Sling better for small businesses?

Both When I Work and Sling are primarily used by small businesses, but reviewers highlight Sling's affordability and robust free tier as especially attractive for small teams.

- **When I Work:** Small-Business segment; reviewers praise its ease of use and comprehensive scheduling features for small teams, though some mention price sensitivity for very small businesses.
- **Sling:** Small-Business segment; reviewers consistently cite its low cost and free version as ideal for small businesses, with many noting it meets their needs without requiring a paid plan.

### Which Workforce Management platform has better integrations?

When I Work is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing more integration options than Sling.

- **When I Work:** Integrates with Gusto (6 all-time mentions) and Rippling (1 all-time mention), with reviewers noting value in payroll and HR integrations.
- **Sling:** No reviewer-cited integrations above the publish floor.

### How do When I Work and Sling compare on customer support?

When I Work and Sling are rated at parity for Quality of Support, with scores of 8.5 and 8.6 respectively.

- **When I Work:** Reviewers frequently describe support as responsive and helpful, with most recent reviews rating support highly, though a few mention slower ticket resolution.
- **Sling:** Reviewers consistently report quick and efficient customer support, with several noting positive experiences and timely responses.

### Which is easier to implement, When I Work or Sling?

Sling has a slight edge in Ease of Setup, scoring 9.0 versus When I Work's 8.8, but both are rated highly for implementation.

- **When I Work:** Reviewers consistently describe setup as easy and fast, with many stating they were able to onboard teams quickly without IT support.
- **Sling:** Reviewers highlight a straightforward setup process, with most noting that both desktop and mobile onboarding are intuitive and require minimal training.

### Which product has better Team Communication?

When I Work is more frequently cited for Team Communication, with 13 all-time mentions compared to Sling's 4.

- **When I Work:** Team Communication (13 all-time mentions), reviewers highlight features like in-app chat, mass communication, and clear messaging as key benefits.
- **Sling:** Team Communication (4 all-time mentions), reviewers note group messaging and department-wide updates, but with fewer mentions and some feedback on message filtering challenges.

Alternatives

**Sling Alternatives**

 ![Connecteam](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b4756bff91de7c0d3a6676272a368c98/connecteam.svg "Connecteam")

[
Connecteam
](/products/connecteam/reviews)

 ![Homebase](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a1f9076d24414b94510c082c4147fa2f/homebase.svg "Homebase")

[
Homebase
](/products/homebase/reviews)

 ![7shifts](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0d0504c5028af31c2efcd788a51742cc/7shifts.svg "7shifts")

[
7shifts
](/products/7shifts/reviews)

 ![HotSchedules](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_0fc0eddacd3ec035bf51a388399bb1f6/hotschedules.png "HotSchedules")

[
HotSchedules
](/products/hotschedules/reviews)

**When I Work Alternatives**

 ![Deputy](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/584e774b1014d147cde2d0f2407bfe1e/deputy.svg "Deputy")

[
Deputy
](/products/deputy/reviews)

 ![Humanity Schedule by TCP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_d9a9ff15d4b1e10132c41226a0092a5b/humanity-schedule-by-tcp.png "Humanity Schedule by TCP")

[
Humanity Schedule by TCP
](/products/humanity-schedule-by-tcp/reviews)

 ![Homebase](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a1f9076d24414b94510c082c4147fa2f/homebase.svg "Homebase")

[
Homebase
](/products/homebase/reviews)

 ![Connecteam](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b4756bff91de7c0d3a6676272a368c98/connecteam.svg "Connecteam")

[
Connecteam
](/products/connecteam/reviews)