What are the best employee scheduling software?

# Best Employee Scheduling Software

Here are some top options organized by use case:

## Overall Top Picks

| Software | Best For | Starting Price |

|----------|----------|----------------|

| **Deputy** | All-in-one scheduling | ~$4.50/user/month |

| **When I Work** | Small-medium businesses | ~$2.50/user/month |

| **Homebase** | Hourly workers | Free plan available |

| **7shifts** | Restaurants | Free plan available |

## By Category

### **Small Businesses**

- Homebase

- When I Work

- Connecteam

### **Restaurants & Hospitality**

- 7shifts

- HotSchedules (Fourth)

- Sling

### **Enterprise/Large Teams**

- UKG (Kronos)

- ADP Workforce Now

- Workday

### **Healthcare**

- ShiftWizard

- NurseGrid

- QGenda

## Key Features to Look For

- **Auto-scheduling**

- **Mobile app access**

- **Time & attendance tracking**

- **Payroll integration**

- **Shift swapping**

- **Labor cost forecasting**

## Free Options

- Homebase (basic)

- 7shifts (up to 10 employees)

- Sling (basic)

## Tips for Choosing

- Consider your **industry**

- Check **integrations** with existing tools

- Evaluate **team size**

- Compare **mobile functionality**

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