Alternatives · Shift Scheduling
RotaCloud alternatives
RotaCloud compared with 5 alternatives: Shiftie, Planday, Findmyshift, Deputy and Shiftbase.
RotaCloud is a paid product with a free trial, starting at £10 per month for up to 5 employees, billed monthly (Standard). 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| RotaCloudThis tool | Free trial · from £10/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shiftie | Free trial · from £2.75/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Planday | Free trial · from $2.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Findmyshift | Free plan · from $24/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Deputy | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shiftbase | Free plan · from €27/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
RotaCloud starts at about $13.22 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Planday and Deputy.
Shiftie 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 RotaCloud
- Free trial · from £2.75/mo
Shiftie
UK rota and time clock web app with one per-employee plan
- Shiftie starts at £2.75 per employee / month. RotaCloud starts at £10 per month for up to 5 employees, billed monthly (Standard).
- Only RotaCloud lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: UK visitor attractions and hospitality venues that staff to bookings
- Free trial · from $2.99/mo
Planday
Rota planning, punch clock and payroll reports for shift-based teams
- Planday starts at $2.99 per user / month (Starter, minimum 5 users). RotaCloud starts at £10 per month for up to 5 employees, billed monthly (Standard).
- Planday also covers auto-scheduling and team chat.
- RotaCloud also covers reports.
Suits: Restaurants, bars and hotels running rotas across several sites
- Free plan · from $24/mo
Findmyshift
Drag-and-drop staff scheduler priced per team, free up to 5 employees
- Findmyshift starts at $24 per team / month for up to 20 employees, billed yearly (Starter). RotaCloud starts at £10 per month for up to 5 employees, billed monthly (Standard).
- Findmyshift has a free plan. RotaCloud does not, though it has a free trial.
- RotaCloud also covers employee records.
Suits: Teams of up to 5 that want a free online rota
- Free trial · from $5/mo
Deputy
Shift scheduling, time clock and labor-law tools for hourly teams
- Deputy starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (Lite). RotaCloud starts at £10 per month for up to 5 employees, billed monthly (Standard).
- Deputy also covers auto-scheduling and payroll.
- RotaCloud also covers reports and employee records.
Suits: Hospitality, retail and healthcare employers scheduling hourly staff
- Free plan · from €27/mo
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). RotaCloud starts at £10 per month for up to 5 employees, billed monthly (Standard).
- Shiftbase has a free plan. RotaCloud does not, though it has a free trial.
Suits: Hospitality, retail and care teams in the Netherlands, Germany and the UK
Limits worth knowing in RotaCloud
- Prices are shown in pounds sterling only; the site gives no dollar price.
- Clocking in and timesheets are a Time & Attendance add-on, priced by the same headcount bands: £4.50 a month for up to 5 employees, £18 at 11 to 20 and £45 at 41 to 50.
- Text message notifications are a further add-on: £2 a month for up to 5 employees, £8 at 11 to 20 and £20 at 41 to 50; email and push are included.
- There is no free plan, and businesses with more than 500 employees need a custom quote.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to RotaCloud?
The alternatives to RotaCloud in this directory are Shiftie, Planday, Findmyshift, Deputy and Shiftbase. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with RotaCloud.
Is there a free alternative to RotaCloud?
Yes. Findmyshift and Shiftbase have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.