--- title: Upshift Reviews meta_title: 'Upshift Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta_description: Filter 82 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Upshift works for a business like yours. aggregate_rating: rating_value: 4.7 review_count: 82 scale: '5' date_modified: '2026-07-17' parent_category: name: Staffing Services url: https://www.g2.com/categories/staffing-services --- # Upshift Reviews **Vendor:** Upshift **Category:** [Staffing Agencies ](https://www.g2.com/categories/staffing-agencies) **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 82 ## About Upshift Upshift is an on-demand staffing platform connecting businesses to its high quality, pre-vetted, W2 workforce. Upshift's strict vetting procedures and accountability processes lead to success rates of over 95%, over double the industry average of 40%. Upshift helps businesses staff hourly roles in the hospitality, light industrial, and clerical sectors. Upshift is backed by Indeed.com/Recruit Holdings. ## Upshift Pros & Cons **What users like:** - Users find the **ease of use** of Upshift allows for quick assistance and convenient navigation on the platform. (8 reviews) - Users commend the **constant availability** of Upshift, highlighting responsive communication and support at all hours. (4 reviews) - Users appreciate the **efficiency** of Upshift, noting quick orders and seamless last-minute shift filling. (4 reviews) - Users appreciate the **high quality candidates** provided by Upshift, ensuring reliable staffing for various events. (3 reviews) - Users value the **effective communication** from Upshift, enhancing support and responsiveness whenever needed. (3 reviews) - Users love the **friendly support** from Upshift, enjoying responsive service and great team flexibility. (3 reviews) - Helpful (2 reviews) - Recruitment Efficiency (2 reviews) - Supportive (2 reviews) - Customer Support (1 reviews) **What users dislike:** - Users find **poor management** challenging, especially with multiple units and invoicing issues complicating operations. (1 reviews) - Users are frustrated with **scheduling issues** , notably last-minute cancellations leading to operational challenges and unexpected costs. (1 reviews) ## Upshift Reviews ### 1. Empowering, Hands-On Learning That Builds Confidence and Leadership **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Gurleen K. | Entrepreneur, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 25, 2025 **What do you like best about Upshift?** I like best that Upshift focuses on real-world, hands-on learning rather than just theory. It empowers young people to identify actual problems in their communities and then supports them in creating practical, innovative solutions. I appreciate how it builds confidence, leadership and teamwork through experience, not lectures. The program gives every participant a voice and a chance to take ownership, which makes the learning meaningful and transformative. **What do you dislike about Upshift?** One thing I dislike about Upshift is that sometimes the process can feel a bit fast-paced and intense, especially for participants who are new to problem-solving frameworks or need more time to think and develop ideas. It can also be challenging when there are limited resources or support available after the program ends, which makes it harder to continue long-term projects. A little more structured follow-up or mentorship would make the experience even stronger. **What problems is Upshift solving and how is that benefiting you?** Upshift is solving the problem of limited real-world skill development and lack of opportunities for young people, especially those from underserved communities. Traditional education often doesn’t teach practical skills like problem-solving, creativity, teamwork and entrepreneurship, which leaves youth unprepared for modern work and unable to take initiative in their own communities. Upshift bridges this gap by providing hands-on learning where participants identify real problems, design solutions, and build confidence through action. This benefits me by helping me develop leadership, communication and innovation skills, empowering me to think independently, work collaboratively, and create meaningful impact in my environment. ### 2. On-Demand Staffing and Attendance Tracking Made Easy **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Arul A. | Asst. Operation Manager, Information Technology and Services, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** December 05, 2025 **What do you like best about Upshift?** On-demand staffing and attendance tracking system **What do you dislike about Upshift?** Available only is USA and Higher cost per hour comparitivly with other people who gives this type of services **Recommendations to others considering Upshift:** It improves you shift reliability and digital time tracking so it saves lot of manual work **What problems is Upshift solving and how is that benefiting you?** It helped me resolve my Shifts issue quickly, which I was experiencing in my customer care and BPO work. ### 3. Upshift for me is a Sweet Way to Make Extra Cash! **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Iriana S. | IT Recruiter / Global Talent Sourcer, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** August 26, 2025 **What do you like best about Upshift?** The wide selection and the rating system **What do you dislike about Upshift?** I’d love to see more suitable jobs and higher pay at times **Recommendations to others considering Upshift:** Yes, this app definitely competes with the other ones I use. I check it almost every day for new opportunities to earn extra money **What problems is Upshift solving and how is that benefiting you?** I like that there are plenty of jobs to pick from, and I can work whenever it fits my schedule ### 4. Preofessional, Helpful and Responsive **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Stephanie Z. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 13, 2024 **What do you like best about Upshift?** Upshift is a pleasure to work with. Their customer service is very responsive and my account manager is fantastic, Azra is always on top of my needs and works to make sure we are always covered. I love that when I create a shift that I can select the rate of pay for the position and not have to do the math to amke sure I am listing the position at the correct rate (minus fees) . **What do you dislike about Upshift?** it is a bit tough operationaly speaking because we have multiple units associated with our account. They're all managed by different managers and the invoices only go to one person even though each account is assigned to a different manager. **Recommendations to others considering Upshift:** Havea great conversation with your account manager so you can both learn how to create a situation for success with your specific business. als, Verify with your upshifters that they are punching in and out. **What problems is Upshift solving and how is that benefiting you?** Upshift is helping us to fill a labor shortage as we look to fill those spots on a more permanent basis. ### 5. Staffing Solutions Done Right **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Alexander C. | Games Manager, Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** October 30, 2024 **What do you like best about Upshift?** The convenience of being able to reach out and get shifts filled ina short time frame. It's usually best to post those shifts at least a week in advance, but we've also had last minute day of/day before shifts get posted and filled. It's very convenient and quick. **What do you dislike about Upshift?** All in all the service is extremely helpful. The only downside is the ability for upshifters to cancel their shifts the day of mere moments before their shift start time. Sometimes this leaves us with expecting the help and not receiving it, but then again that's something controlled by personnel and not service. **Recommendations to others considering Upshift:** Great, easy solution to temporary staffing needs. If you're looking for long term staffing I'll always recommend hiring on your own, but for temporary staffing they're perfect. **What problems is Upshift solving and how is that benefiting you?** Azra Hajdar from Upshift has been extremely helpful and instrumental to our Success in filling our staffing needs during the holiday season. She's persistent, kind, and above all else gets the job done. Thanks to Azra and Upshift we were fully staffed during our busiest times. During this time of year we struggle to get staff and upshift helps negate the damage done by helping our last minute calls for help. Excellent service and care, thank you! ### 6. Do not hesitate to Upshift :) **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Shelley D. | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 23, 2024 **What do you like best about Upshift?** The best thing for me is not only the pool of reliable part-time and at times full-time help. I love that Zach our Sr. Account Manager is always so helpful. Even when I know I may have bothered him more than I should, he never hesitates to listen and will help in any way he can. **What do you dislike about Upshift?** The things I dislike about Upshift - It has more to do with the website. Now, I may just be missing something, but it seems that I have to post a job then I invite the temps that I want. To me, it would make more sense to invite the temps or your upshifters before posting. For example, I had a job to post, which I did, and then I invited my upshifters and it ended up with 4 or 5 hires for a 2 position shift. The system does not stop taking the temps since I had both temps at the moment of posting taking the shift in addition to the temps I invited. **Recommendations to others considering Upshift:** I have found that trying to keep your upshifters regularly helps in so many ways. Not only do they understand the job they also know of other Upshifters who may be a great fit for our team. I will respect and trust their opinion as they are the ones who will have to work with each other, so I can't imagine they would suggest someone unreliable or a little lazy as they would have to pick up the slack. Respect your team and they will respect you. **What problems is Upshift solving and how is that benefiting you?** I am the Director of Catering for Cisco Systems in Atlanta. We hold several events almost daily covering 5 floors. Upshift has top-notch talent. The temps I have hired over the past year have been a joy working with. Friendly, talented, efficient, and observant, are all things that I look for in the future employee. Thank you Upshift! ### 7. UpShift consistently provides reliable, dedicated workers **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Food & Beverages | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** January 03, 2024 **What do you like best about Upshift?** Upshift is responsive to questions, corrections and needs at all hours. I appreciated some of the seminars/presentations they have done regarding retention of people, for example (based on their own research and surveys of Upshifters). **What do you dislike about Upshift?** We have had some trouble with new Upshifters. It can be a coin flip to bring in someone who has no previous shifts worked. They tend to cancel on us far more often than veterans do. This can be a Catch-22, because new workers don't become reliable veterans if no one gives them a chance. **Recommendations to others considering Upshift:** Upshift is great both for short-term/single-shift help and for temp-to-hire. Be as detailed as you can be (and accurate, of course) in your description of the work, the location/how to get into the building, the dress code, etc. Driving directions and a facility map can be helpful as well. If you post your upcoming shifts on a consistent schedule (I tend to post on Thursday nights for the following week) you will have more success getting repeat Upshifters who you like. **What problems is Upshift solving and how is that benefiting you?** We see a consistently high-quality pool of associates, including people with relevant experience. Some already have full-time work and are simply supplementing their income on occasion. Others have worked their way into full-time positions with us. On occassion, we have seen a quick hit of 2-3 associate call-offs among our full-time crew and I have been able to post a shift to Upshift and fill it within a couple of hours - sometimes even faster. ### 8. F&B Director **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** jonathan w. | F&B Director, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 23, 2024 **What do you like best about Upshift?** The ability to copy previous orders and star favorite employees so they can return. It really cuts down on the training time and helps with efficiency. Ordering in the app or on the website takes 1 minute! **What do you dislike about Upshift?** It took a little bit of time to build up a good amount on prefereed employees **Recommendations to others considering Upshift:** Rate the employees after each shift and attempt to work with the same ones agian **What problems is Upshift solving and how is that benefiting you?** The app making ordering temp labor so easy,and getting the same great employees is such a help. The ability to favorite employees we like helps us build a bench of employees that we enjoy having here and do a great job ### 9. The most consistent temp company we have used **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Eric P. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 23, 2024 **What do you like best about Upshift?** The ability to put together a team of people that do a good job for you is very helpful. The ability to block underperforming people from coming back is also helpful. **What do you dislike about Upshift?** Some shifts are tough to fill with demands in the area (specifically weekends). **Recommendations to others considering Upshift:** Make sure to "favorite" the staff you want to come back, and tell them when you typically post shifts so they can look for the notifications and sign up. **What problems is Upshift solving and how is that benefiting you?** We (like most other private clubs) have staffing issues that don't allow us to give our Members the best experience. Upshift is helping fill our banquest server and food runner needs. ### 10. Great interactions **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Cynthia B. | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** November 13, 2024 **What do you like best about Upshift?** The ease of requesting additional help, not only has it been easy but with the help of or Upshift support person Art Villegas things are fast and he doesn't mind last minute requests for help. **What do you dislike about Upshift?** not being able to switch times last minute. My company has many last minte things pop up and to switch peoples times costs money, even for the same people for only an hour or two difference. **Recommendations to others considering Upshift:** Try Upshift, the ease makes it worth it. **What problems is Upshift solving and how is that benefiting you?** Quality individules that have been very helpful with great attutudes. Great additions to our team. ## Upshift Discussions - [Is shift worth the money?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/upshift-is-shift-worth-the-money) - [How does shift app work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-shift-app-work) - [How much do upshift employees make?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-do-upshift-employees-make) - [What type of work does upshift offer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-type-of-work-does-upshift-offer) - [View Upshift pricing details and edition comparison](https://www.g2.com/products/upshift/reviews/upshift-review-9613924?section=pricing&secure%5Bexpires_at%5D=2026-07-17+01%3A47%3A59+-0500&secure%5Bsession_id%5D=b5d34b8f-730b-44d2-9e8a-c2d2a86f1484&secure%5Btoken%5D=a94cd73d42d2fbafadbdd568018518f4e555d5bd0a5f87c6d472fbc6ef4cbb42&format=llm_user) ## Upshift Features **Planning** - Needs Assessment - Resource Allocation - Stayed within Budget - Statement of Work - Best Practices **Delivery** - Technical Expertise - Met Deadlines - Meeting Management - Project Updates - Scope Management - Roll-out **Team Quality** - Change Management Skills - Executive Presence - Vertical Expertise - Technology Partnerships ## Top Upshift Alternatives - [Thumbtack](https://www.g2.com/products/thumbtack/reviews) - 3.4/5.0 (58 reviews) - [Taskrabbit](https://www.g2.com/products/taskrabbit/reviews) - 2.9/5.0 (31 reviews) - [Wonolo](https://www.g2.com/products/wonolo/reviews) - 3.8/5.0 (20 reviews)