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Schedulefly alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Schedulefly 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."

Schedulefly compared with 5 alternatives: 7shifts, Homebase, When I Work, Sling by Toast and ZoomShift.

Schedulefly is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $30 per month for up to 19 staff. 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ScheduleflyThis toolFree trial · from $30/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
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
Sling by ToastFree plan · from $1.70/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
ZoomShiftFree plan · from $2/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Schedulefly starts at $30 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Homebase, When I Work and Sling by Toast.

7shifts scores higher without starting lower. ZoomShift 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 lessSchedulefly7shiftsHomebaseWhen I WorkSling by ToastZoomShift

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 Schedulefly

  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 Schedulefly lacks.
    • 7shifts also covers team chat, payroll, time clock and applicant tracking.
    • 7shifts does not cover reports, which Schedulefly does.

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

    7shifts vs Schedulefly7shifts 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 Schedulefly lacks.
    • Homebase also covers team chat, payroll, time clock, job board posting and employee records.
    • Homebase does not cover reports, which Schedulefly does.

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

    Homebase vs ScheduleflyHomebase 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 covers auto-scheduling, team chat and time clock.
    • When I Work does not cover reports, which Schedulefly does.

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

    When I Work vs ScheduleflyWhen I Work pricing and details

  4. 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 Schedulefly lacks.
    • Sling by Toast also covers tasks, auto-scheduling, team chat and time clock.
    • Sling by Toast does not cover reports, which Schedulefly does.

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

    Sling by Toast vs ScheduleflySling by Toast pricing and details

  5. ZoomShift

    Employee scheduling and time clock, free for up to 20 users

    • ZoomShift starts at $2 per active user / month, billed annually (Starter).
    • ZoomShift has a free plan, which Schedulefly lacks.
    • ZoomShift also covers auto-scheduling, time clock and applicant tracking.
    • ZoomShift does not cover reports, which Schedulefly does.

    Suits: Single-location teams of up to 20 that only need a shared schedule

    ZoomShift vs ScheduleflyZoomShift pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Schedulefly

  • The price follows staff count in steps of 20, from $30 up to $60 at 60 to 79 staff; larger teams get a quote.
  • The pages read describe scheduling, messaging and labor cost, and do not list a time clock.
  • It is built for restaurants and hospitality; the site does not address other industries.
  • The site pricing page could not be read, so the prices come from the pricing section and FAQ on the home page.
Schedulefly pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Schedulefly?

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

Is there a free alternative to Schedulefly?

Yes. 7shifts, Homebase, Sling by Toast and ZoomShift 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.