Alternatives · Shift Scheduling
Humanity Schedule alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Humanity Schedule alternative for most people is Homebase (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of shift scheduling apps. The best free one is Connecteam (3.2 GPA).
Humanity Schedule compared with 7 alternatives: Deputy, Connecteam, Planday, Homebase, Shiftbase and 2 more.
Humanity Schedule is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $2.75 per employee / month, billed annually. 3 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Humanity ScheduleThis tool | Free trial · from $2.75/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Deputy | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Connecteam | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Planday | Free trial · from $2.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Homebase | Free plan · from $24/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shiftbase | Free plan · from €27/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Legion | Paid | No | Web |
| Quinyx | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Humanity Schedule starts at $2.75 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Deputy, Connecteam, Planday, Homebase and Shiftbase 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 Humanity Schedule
Deputy
Shift scheduling, time clock and labor-law tools for hourly teams
- Deputy starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (Lite).
- Deputy also covers auto-scheduling and payroll.
- Deputy does not cover reports, which Humanity Schedule does.
Suits: Hospitality, retail and healthcare employers scheduling hourly staff
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).
- Connecteam has a free plan, which Humanity Schedule lacks.
- Connecteam also covers auto-scheduling, forms and team chat.
- Connecteam does not cover reports, which Humanity Schedule does.
Suits: Businesses with up to 10 staff that want a free all-in-one employee app
Planday
Rota planning, punch clock and payroll reports for shift-based teams
- Planday starts at $2.99 per user / month (Starter, minimum 5 users).
- Planday also covers auto-scheduling, team chat and employee records.
- Planday does not cover reports, which Humanity Schedule does.
Suits: Restaurants, bars and hotels running rotas across several sites
Homebase
Small-business scheduling, time clock and payroll, priced per location
- Homebase starts at $24 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials).
- Homebase has a free plan, which Humanity Schedule lacks.
- Homebase also covers team chat, payroll, job board posting and employee records.
- Homebase does not cover reports, which Humanity Schedule does.
Suits: Single-location shops and restaurants with up to 10 staff, on the free plan
Shiftbase
Dutch shift scheduling, time clock and absence app, free to 15 staff
- Shiftbase starts at €27 per month for up to 6 employees, billed yearly (Basic).
- Shiftbase has a free plan, which Humanity Schedule lacks.
- Shiftbase also covers employee records.
Suits: Hospitality, retail and care teams in the Netherlands, Germany and the UK
Legion
Enterprise workforce management with AI schedule optimization
- Legion lists no iOS and Android apps, which Humanity Schedule has.
Suits: Large retail, grocery, restaurant and healthcare chains with many locations
Quinyx
Enterprise workforce management with forecasting and scheduling
- Quinyx lists no iOS and Android apps, which Humanity Schedule has.
Suits: Large multi-site retail, logistics or healthcare employers
Limits worth knowing in Humanity Schedule
- Auto-fill, demand-based scheduling, compliance and labor budgeting need the Professional plan or higher.
- Open API access, Shift Tasks and Labor Optimizer are listed as add-ons.
- The pricing page shows annual-billing rates only; the monthly-billing rates were not readable.
- Enterprise is a custom quote, and Professional volume discounts are not published.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Humanity Schedule?
The alternatives to Humanity Schedule in this directory are Deputy, Connecteam, Planday, Homebase, Shiftbase, Legion and Quinyx. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Humanity Schedule.
Is there a free alternative to Humanity Schedule?
Yes. Connecteam, Homebase and Shiftbase have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.




