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Papershift alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Papershift alternative for most people is Connecteam (3.2 GPA), second in our ranking of shift scheduling apps. It's also the best free one.

Papershift compared with 5 alternatives: Staffomatic, Shiftbase, Planday, Connecteam and Deputy.

Papershift is a paid product with a free trial, starting at €3.60 per employee / month, billed yearly (€4 monthly), plus €39 base. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
PapershiftThis toolFree trial · from €3.60/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
StaffomaticFree trial · from €2.00/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
ShiftbaseFree plan · from €27/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
PlandayFree trial · from $2.99/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
ConnecteamFree plan · from $29/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
DeputyFree trial · from $5/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Papershift starts at about $4.02 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Planday.

Shiftbase, Connecteam and Deputy score higher without starting lower. Staffomatic starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$1$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessPapershiftStaffomaticShiftbasePlandayConnecteamDeputy

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of shift scheduling apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Papershift

  1. Staffomatic

    Shift planner and time tracking priced per person in euros

    • Staffomatic starts at €2.00 per person / month, billed yearly (€2.40 monthly), minimum 10 people.
    • Staffomatic does not cover payroll, which Papershift does.

    Suits: German and European teams with at least 10 people who want low per-person pricing

    Staffomatic vs PapershiftStaffomatic pricing and details

  2. 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 Papershift lacks.
    • Shiftbase also covers reports.
    • Shiftbase does not cover payroll, which Papershift does.

    Suits: Hospitality, retail and care teams in the Netherlands, Germany and the UK

    Shiftbase vs PapershiftShiftbase pricing and details

  3. 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 and team chat.
    • Planday does not cover payroll, which Papershift does.

    Suits: Restaurants, bars and hotels running rotas across several sites

    Planday vs PapershiftPlanday pricing and details

  4. 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 Papershift lacks.
    • Connecteam also covers auto-scheduling, forms and team chat.
    • Connecteam does not cover payroll and employee records, which Papershift does.

    Suits: Businesses with up to 10 staff that want a free all-in-one employee app

    Connecteam vs PapershiftConnecteam pricing and details

  5. 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.
    • Deputy does not cover employee records, which Papershift does.

    Suits: Hospitality, retail and healthcare employers scheduling hourly staff

    Deputy vs PapershiftDeputy pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Papershift

  • Prices are in euros, exclude VAT, and the page is in German; the shown totals assume 16 employees.
  • Shift planning starts at Premium; Core is time tracking and absences only.
  • Every booking carries a €39 monthly base fee that includes Basic support; higher support levels are sold separately.
  • For teams of up to 15 there is a separate Papershift Light, and larger companies get an individual Enterprise quote.
Papershift pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Papershift?

The alternatives to Papershift in this directory are Staffomatic, Shiftbase, Planday, Connecteam and Deputy. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Papershift.

Is there a free alternative to Papershift?

Yes. Shiftbase and Connecteam 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.