Alternatives · Shift Scheduling
Nursegrid alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Nursegrid alternative for most people is Connecteam (3.2 GPA), second in our ranking of shift scheduling apps. It's also the best free one.
Nursegrid compared with 8 alternatives: Connecteam, When I Work, Sling by Toast, OnShift, Humanity Schedule and 3 more.
Nursegrid is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $5 per staff member / month. 2 of the 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NursegridThis tool | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Connecteam | Free plan · from $29/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 |
| OnShift | Paid | No | Web |
| Humanity Schedule | Free trial · from $2.75/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| ShiftWizard | Paid | No | Web |
| SmartLinx | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| symplr Workforce | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Nursegrid starts at $5 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: When I Work and Sling by Toast.
Connecteam scores higher without starting lower. Humanity Schedule starts 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 Nursegrid
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 Nursegrid lacks.
- Connecteam also covers auto-scheduling, forms, team chat, time clock and time off.
- Connecteam does not cover calendar, which Nursegrid does.
Suits: Businesses with up to 10 staff that want a free all-in-one employee app
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).
- When I Work also covers auto-scheduling, team chat, time clock and time off.
- When I Work does not cover calendar, which Nursegrid does.
Suits: Restaurants, retail stores and call centers scheduling hourly staff
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).
- Sling by Toast has a free plan, which Nursegrid lacks.
- Sling by Toast also covers tasks, auto-scheduling, team chat, time clock and time off.
- Sling by Toast does not cover calendar, which Nursegrid does.
Suits: Teams of up to 30 that want free scheduling and messaging
OnShift
Staff scheduling and hiring software for senior care providers
- OnShift lists no iOS and Android apps, which Nursegrid has.
- OnShift also covers reports and applicant tracking.
- OnShift does not cover calendar, which Nursegrid does.
Suits: Nursing homes and senior living communities with open-shift problems
Humanity Schedule
Employee scheduling with demand forecasting and compliance rules
- Humanity Schedule starts at $2.75 per employee / month, billed annually.
- Humanity Schedule also covers reports, time clock and time off.
- Humanity Schedule does not cover calendar, which Nursegrid does.
Suits: Larger frontline teams in healthcare, retail or hospitality that need compliance rules
ShiftWizard
Healthcare staff scheduling with self-scheduling and shift swaps
- ShiftWizard lists no iOS and Android apps, which Nursegrid has.
- ShiftWizard also covers reports and dashboards.
- ShiftWizard does not cover calendar, which Nursegrid does.
Suits: Hospitals and health systems scheduling nurses and clinical staff
SmartLinx
Census-driven staff scheduling for senior care facilities
- SmartLinx also covers reports, payroll, time clock and time off.
- SmartLinx does not cover calendar, which Nursegrid does.
Suits: Skilled nursing and assisted living operators scheduling by census
symplr Workforce
Nurse scheduling and healthcare timekeeping for health systems
- symplr Workforce lists no iOS and Android apps, which Nursegrid has.
- symplr Workforce also covers reports, time clock and time off.
- symplr Workforce does not cover calendar, which Nursegrid does.
Suits: Hospitals and health systems scheduling nurses and clinical staff
Limits worth knowing in Nursegrid
- The vendor describes it for teams of up to about 250 staff; larger organizations are outside what the page covers.
- Pricing is per staff member, so the monthly bill follows headcount including PRN and contract staff.
- The page lists scheduling and swaps only; it does not mention time clocks, payroll or labor-cost forecasting.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Nursegrid?
The alternatives to Nursegrid in this directory are Connecteam, When I Work, Sling by Toast, OnShift, Humanity Schedule, ShiftWizard, SmartLinx and symplr Workforce. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Nursegrid.
Is there a free alternative to Nursegrid?
Yes. Connecteam and Sling by Toast 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 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.