OnShift alternatives · Shift Scheduling
Free alternatives to OnShift
OnShift has no free plan. 8 of the 49 other shift scheduling apps in this directory are free or have a free plan.
OnShift's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. All of them pair the free plan with paid ones.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
How each one differs from OnShift
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Connecteam
Employee app for shifts, time clock, chat and HR, free up to 10 users
What is free: Small Business plan, free for up to 10 users, with all three hubs and nearly every feature, though payroll integration is left out. Teams of up to 30 can stay on a free Limited plan with the basics of each hub.
- Connecteam has a free plan. OnShift does not.
- Only Connecteam lists iOS and Android apps.
- Connecteam also covers auto-scheduling, forms, team chat, time clock and time off.
- OnShift also covers reports and applicant tracking.
- Free plan · from $39.99/mo
7shifts
Restaurant scheduling, time clock, tips and payroll, per location
What is free: Comp plan, free for one location with up to 15 employees: basic scheduling, shift trades and open shifts, availability and time-off requests, and one-way announcements.
- 7shifts has a free plan. OnShift does not.
- Only 7shifts lists iOS and Android apps.
- 7shifts also covers team chat, payroll, time clock and time off.
- OnShift also covers reports.
- Free plan · from €27/mo
Shiftbase
Dutch shift scheduling, time clock and absence app, free to 15 staff
What is free: Free plan for up to 15 employees, 1 department and 5 teams: drag-and-drop scheduling, hours entered by hand and approved by managers, employee profiles and news messages.
- Shiftbase has a free plan. OnShift does not.
- Only Shiftbase lists iOS and Android apps.
- Shiftbase also covers time clock, employee records and time off.
- OnShift also covers applicant tracking.
- Free plan · from $2/mo
ZoomShift
Employee scheduling and time clock, free for up to 20 users
What is free: Essentials plan, free for up to 20 users at one location: schedules up to 2 weeks ahead, team messaging, reminders, shift notes and shift confirmations. No time clock.
- ZoomShift has a free plan. OnShift does not.
- Only ZoomShift lists iOS and Android apps.
- ZoomShift also covers auto-scheduling, time clock and time off.
- OnShift also covers reports.
- Free plan · from $24/mo
Findmyshift
Drag-and-drop staff scheduler priced per team, free up to 5 employees
What is free: Free forever for one team of up to 5 employees and 1 manager, with 1 week of forward planning and history. The web-based time clock is free on every plan.
- Findmyshift has a free plan. OnShift does not.
- Only Findmyshift lists iOS and Android apps.
- Findmyshift also covers time clock and time off.
- OnShift also covers applicant tracking.
- Free plan · from $24/mo
Homebase
Small-business scheduling, time clock and payroll, priced per location
What is free: Basic plan, free for one location with up to 10 employees: basic scheduling and time tracking and a POS integration, with timesheets stored for 90 days.
- Homebase has a free plan. OnShift does not.
- Only Homebase lists iOS and Android apps.
- Homebase also covers team chat, payroll, time clock, job board posting, employee records and time off.
- OnShift also covers reports and applicant tracking.
- Free plan · from $1.70/mo
Sling by Toast
Free shift scheduling for up to 30 users, with paid time clock tiers
What is free: Free plan for up to 30 users: shift scheduling, time-off requests, open shifts, schedules built months ahead, a team newsfeed and one-to-one messaging.
- Sling by Toast has a free plan. OnShift does not.
- Only Sling by Toast lists iOS and Android apps.
- Sling by Toast also covers tasks, auto-scheduling, team chat, time clock and time off.
- OnShift also covers reports and applicant tracking.
- Free plan · from $8.99/mo
SignUpGenius
Online sign-up sheets for volunteers, events and group shifts
What is free: Unlimited sign-up pages in multiple formats, automatic confirmation and reminder emails, group management tools and email support. Sign-ups carry ads.
- SignUpGenius has a free plan. OnShift does not.
- SignUpGenius also covers templates, calendar, forms and ticketing.
- OnShift also covers reports and applicant tracking.
Common questions
Is there a free alternative to OnShift?
Yes. Connecteam, 7shifts, Shiftbase, ZoomShift, Findmyshift, Homebase, Sling by Toast and SignUpGenius are free or have a free plan.
Does OnShift have a free plan?
OnShift has no free plan. OnShift's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to OnShift: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.