Alternatives · Shift Scheduling
RosterElf alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best RosterElf 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."
RosterElf compared with 5 alternatives: Deputy, Tanda, Humanforce, When I Work and Homebase.
RosterElf is a paid product with a free trial, starting at A$6 per user / month + GST, billed annually (A$8 billed monthly). 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| RosterElfThis tool | Free trial · from $6/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Deputy | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Tanda | From $12.80/mo | No | Web |
| Humanforce | Paid | No | Web |
| When I Work | Free trial · from $2.50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Homebase | Free plan · from $24/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from RosterElf
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 team chat and employee records, which RosterElf does.
Suits: Hospitality, retail and healthcare employers scheduling hourly staff
Tanda
Rostering, timesheets, payroll and HR for Australian hourly teams
- Tanda starts at $12.80 per user / month, plus GST, for the all-in-one bundle.
- Tanda lists no iOS and Android apps, which RosterElf has.
- Tanda also covers applicant tracking.
- Tanda does not cover team chat, which RosterElf does.
Suits: Australian businesses with hourly staff on modern awards
Humanforce
Workforce management, HR and payroll suite for frontline teams
- Humanforce lists no iOS and Android apps, which RosterElf has.
- Humanforce also covers applicant tracking.
- Humanforce does not cover team chat and time off, which RosterElf does.
Suits: Larger organizations with complex awards or agreements
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.
- When I Work does not cover payroll and employee records, which RosterElf does.
Suits: Restaurants, retail stores and call centers scheduling hourly staff
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 RosterElf lacks.
- Homebase also covers job board posting.
Suits: Single-location shops and restaurants with up to 10 staff, on the free plan
Limits worth knowing in RosterElf
- Billed in Australian dollars plus GST, per active employee, including admins and managers.
- Annual billing needs at least 10 seats; monthly billing needs at least 3 active staff. Enterprise pricing starts above 250 employees.
- Payroll is exported to Xero or MYOB rather than run inside RosterElf.
- A Flex plan at $10.60 per rostered staff member a month, for volunteer and event teams, is not in the plan table.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to RosterElf?
The alternatives to RosterElf in this directory are Deputy, Tanda, Humanforce, When I Work and Homebase. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with RosterElf.
Is there a free alternative to RosterElf?
Yes. Homebase has 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.