Alternatives · Shift Scheduling
Atto alternatives
Atto compared with 5 alternatives: Connecteam, Homebase, When I Work, Jibble and QuickBooks Time.
Atto is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5.65 per user / month, billed annually (Starter). 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AttoThis tool | Free trial · from $5.65/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Connecteam | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Homebase | Free plan · from $24/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| When I Work | Free trial · from $2.50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Jibble | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| QuickBooks Time | Free trial · from $20/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Atto starts at $5.65 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 3 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: When I Work.
Connecteam and Homebase score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Atto
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Connecteam
Employee app for shifts, time clock, chat and HR, free up to 10 users
- Connecteam starts at $29 per month for up to 30 users, billed annually (Operations Basic). Atto starts at $5.65 per user / month, billed annually (Starter).
- Connecteam has a free plan. Atto does not, though it has a free trial.
- Connecteam also covers auto-scheduling and forms.
- Atto also covers payroll.
Suits: Businesses with up to 10 staff that want a free all-in-one employee app
- Free plan · from $24/mo
Homebase
Small-business scheduling, time clock and payroll, priced per location
- Homebase starts at $24 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials). Atto starts at $5.65 per user / month, billed annually (Starter).
- Homebase has a free plan. Atto does not, though it has a free trial.
- Homebase also covers job board posting and employee records.
Suits: Single-location shops and restaurants with up to 10 staff, on the free plan
- Free trial · from $2.50/mo
When I Work
Staff scheduling with auto-fill, shift trades and an add-on time clock
- When I Work starts at $2.50 per user / month (Essentials, without time tracking). Atto starts at $5.65 per user / month, billed annually (Starter).
- When I Work also covers auto-scheduling.
- Atto also covers payroll.
Suits: Restaurants, retail stores and call centers scheduling hourly staff
- Free plan
Jibble
Free time clock and attendance tracker with GPS and face recognition
- Jibble has a free plan. Atto does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Jibble lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Jibble lists a browser extension.
- Jibble also covers time tracking, invoicing and reports.
- Atto also covers team chat, payroll, shift scheduling, time clock and time off.
Suits: Teams of any size that need a free time clock
- Free trial · from $20/mo
QuickBooks Time
Employee time clock and scheduling tied to QuickBooks payroll
- QuickBooks Time starts at $20 / month base fee plus $10 per user / month. Atto starts at $5.65 per user / month, billed annually (Starter).
- QuickBooks Time also covers time tracking, invoicing and reports.
- Atto also covers team chat, payroll, shift scheduling, time clock and time off.
Suits: Businesses that already run accounting or payroll in QuickBooks
Limits worth knowing in Atto
- Payroll is a US-only add-on at $5.95 per payroll user a month plus a $39.95 monthly base fee.
- Real-time GPS tracking and team chat start on Plus; mileage tracking, time-off requests and job costing need Advanced.
- API access comes only with Expert, which is bought through the sales team.
- Seats are paid upfront and recounted at the start of each billing cycle; downgrades and cancellations apply at the end of the cycle.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Atto?
The alternatives to Atto in this directory are Connecteam, Homebase, When I Work, Jibble and QuickBooks Time. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Atto.
Is there a free alternative to Atto?
Yes. Connecteam, Homebase and Jibble have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Atto alternatives work on Windows?
The Atto listing does not include a Windows app. Jibble lists one.
Which Atto alternatives work on macOS?
The Atto listing does not include a macOS app. Jibble lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.