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Push Operations alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Push Operations alternative for most people is Homebase (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of shift scheduling apps. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Basic plan, free for one location with up to 10 employees."

Push Operations compared with 5 alternatives: 7shifts, Homebase, When I Work, Deputy and Sling by Toast.

Push Operations is a paid product, starting at $200 per month per location for up to 15 employees. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Push OperationsThis toolFrom $200/moNoWeb
7shiftsFree plan · from $39.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
HomebaseFree plan · from $24/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
When I WorkFree trial · from $2.50/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
DeputyFree trial · from $5/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Sling by ToastFree plan · from $1.70/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Push Operations starts at $200 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 5 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: 7shifts, Homebase, When I Work, Deputy and Sling by Toast.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessPush Operations7shiftsHomebaseWhen I WorkDeputySling by Toast

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

How each one differs from Push Operations

  1. 7shifts

    Restaurant scheduling, time clock, tips and payroll, per location

    • 7shifts starts at $39.99 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials).
    • 7shifts has a free plan, which Push Operations lacks.
    • 7shifts also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • 7shifts also covers team chat.
    • 7shifts does not cover reports, which Push Operations does.

    Suits: Restaurants, cafes and bars scheduling front- and back-of-house staff

    7shifts vs Push Operations7shifts pricing and details

  2. 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 Push Operations lacks.
    • Homebase also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Homebase also covers team chat, job board posting and employee records.
    • Homebase does not cover reports and applicant tracking, which Push Operations does.

    Suits: Single-location shops and restaurants with up to 10 staff, on the free plan

    Homebase vs Push OperationsHomebase pricing and details

  3. 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 lists iOS and Android apps.
    • When I Work also covers auto-scheduling and team chat.
    • When I Work does not cover reports, payroll and applicant tracking, which Push Operations does.

    Suits: Restaurants, retail stores and call centers scheduling hourly staff

    When I Work vs Push OperationsWhen I Work pricing and details

  4. Deputy

    Shift scheduling, time clock and labor-law tools for hourly teams

    • Deputy starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (Lite).
    • Deputy also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Deputy also covers auto-scheduling.
    • Deputy does not cover reports and applicant tracking, which Push Operations does.

    Suits: Hospitality, retail and healthcare employers scheduling hourly staff

    Deputy vs Push OperationsDeputy pricing and details

  5. 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 Push Operations lacks.
    • Sling by Toast also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Sling by Toast also covers tasks, auto-scheduling and team chat.
    • Sling by Toast does not cover reports, payroll and applicant tracking, which Push Operations does.

    Suits: Teams of up to 30 that want free scheduling and messaging

    Sling by Toast vs Push OperationsSling by Toast pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Push Operations

  • Only the Essentials price is published; Signature, Supreme and Enterprise prices come from a quote, and teams over 50 employees are asked to request one.
  • The $200 starting price is per location per month, and goes up with plan and employee count.
  • Push bills on the day of signing and monthly after that; the page names no free trial.
  • Add-ons can be bought, but the services in each plan cannot be customized.
Push Operations pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Push Operations?

The alternatives to Push Operations in this directory are 7shifts, Homebase, When I Work, Deputy and Sling by Toast. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Push Operations.

Is there a free alternative to Push Operations?

Yes. 7shifts, Homebase and Sling by Toast have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Push Operations alternatives work on Android?

The Push Operations listing does not include an Android app. 7shifts, Homebase, When I Work, Deputy and Sling by Toast list one.

Which Push Operations alternatives work on iOS?

The Push Operations listing does not include an iOS app. 7shifts, Homebase, When I Work, Deputy and Sling by Toast list one.

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.