Alternatives · Shift Scheduling
Connecteam alternatives
Connecteam compared with 8 alternatives: Homebase, When I Work, Sling by Toast, Deputy, Jibble and 3 more.
Connecteam has a free plan. Paid plans start at $29 per month for up to 30 users, billed annually (Operations Basic). 5 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ConnecteamThis tool | 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 |
| Sling by Toast | Free plan · from $1.70/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Deputy | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Jibble | Free plan | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| 7shifts | Free plan · from $39.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Atto | Free trial · from $5.65/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| ZoomShift | Free plan · from $2/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Connecteam starts at $29 a month and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 7 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Homebase, When I Work, Sling by Toast, Deputy, Atto and ZoomShift start lower without scoring higher.
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 Connecteam
- 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). Connecteam starts at $29 per month for up to 30 users, billed annually (Operations Basic).
- Homebase also covers payroll, job board posting and employee records.
- Connecteam also covers auto-scheduling and forms.
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). Connecteam starts at $29 per month for up to 30 users, billed annually (Operations Basic).
- Connecteam has a free plan. When I Work does not, though it has a free trial.
- Connecteam also covers forms.
Suits: Restaurants, retail stores and call centers scheduling hourly staff
- Free plan · from $1.70/mo
Sling by Toast
Free shift scheduling for up to 30 users, with paid time clock tiers
- Sling by Toast starts at $1.70 per user / month, billed annually (Premium). Connecteam starts at $29 per month for up to 30 users, billed annually (Operations Basic).
- Sling by Toast also covers tasks.
- Connecteam also covers forms.
Suits: Teams of up to 30 that want free scheduling and messaging
- Free trial · from $5/mo
Deputy
Shift scheduling, time clock and labor-law tools for hourly teams
- Deputy starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (Lite). Connecteam starts at $29 per month for up to 30 users, billed annually (Operations Basic).
- Connecteam has a free plan. Deputy does not, though it has a free trial.
- Deputy also covers payroll.
- Connecteam also covers forms and team chat.
Suits: Hospitality, retail and healthcare employers scheduling hourly staff
- Free plan
Jibble
Free time clock and attendance tracker with GPS and face recognition
- Only Jibble lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Jibble lists a browser extension.
- Jibble also covers time tracking, invoicing and reports.
- Connecteam also covers auto-scheduling, forms, team chat, shift scheduling, time clock and time off.
Suits: Teams of any size that need a free time clock
- Free plan · from $39.99/mo
7shifts
Restaurant scheduling, time clock, tips and payroll, per location
- 7shifts starts at $39.99 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials). Connecteam starts at $29 per month for up to 30 users, billed annually (Operations Basic).
- 7shifts also covers payroll and applicant tracking.
- Connecteam also covers auto-scheduling and forms.
Suits: Restaurants, cafes and bars scheduling front- and back-of-house staff
- Free trial · from $5.65/mo
Atto
GPS time clock and shift scheduling for field crews
- Atto starts at $5.65 per user / month, billed annually (Starter). Connecteam starts at $29 per month for up to 30 users, billed annually (Operations Basic).
- Connecteam has a free plan. Atto does not, though it has a free trial.
- Atto also covers payroll.
- Connecteam also covers auto-scheduling and forms.
Suits: Construction, landscaping and home services crews working on job sites
- Free plan · from $2/mo
ZoomShift
Employee scheduling and time clock, free for up to 20 users
- ZoomShift starts at $2 per active user / month, billed annually (Starter). Connecteam starts at $29 per month for up to 30 users, billed annually (Operations Basic).
- ZoomShift also covers applicant tracking.
- Connecteam also covers forms and team chat.
Suits: Single-location teams of up to 20 that only need a shared schedule
Limits worth knowing in Connecteam
- Each hub is bought separately: scheduling and time clock sit in the Operations Hub, while chat and HR tools need their own hub plans from $29 a month each.
- The flat price covers the first 30 users; every user after that is charged per month on each hub, for example $4.20 on Operations Expert billed yearly.
- The free Small Business plan has no payroll integration, and the free Limited plan for up to 30 users drops many features.
- Monthly plans are not refunded for prepaid time; annual plans get a prorated refund only if cancelled within the first 30 days.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Connecteam?
The alternatives to Connecteam in this directory are Homebase, When I Work, Sling by Toast, Deputy, Jibble, 7shifts, Atto and ZoomShift. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Connecteam.
Is there a free alternative to Connecteam?
Yes. Homebase, Sling by Toast, Jibble, 7shifts and ZoomShift have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Connecteam alternatives work on Windows?
The Connecteam listing does not include a Windows app. Jibble lists one.
Which Connecteam alternatives work on macOS?
The Connecteam 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 6, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.