Alternatives · Shift Scheduling
Shiftbase alternatives
Shiftbase compared with 5 alternatives: Planday, Deputy, RotaCloud, Shiftie and When I Work.
Shiftbase has a free plan. Paid plans start at €27 per month for up to 6 employees, billed yearly (Basic). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShiftbaseThis tool | Free plan · from €27/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Planday | Free trial · from $2.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Deputy | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| RotaCloud | Free trial · from £10/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shiftie | Free trial · from £2.75/mo | Trial only | Web |
| When I Work | Free trial · from $2.50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Shiftbase starts at about $30.26 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Planday, Deputy and When I Work.
RotaCloud and Shiftie start 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 Shiftbase
- 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). Shiftbase starts at €27 per month for up to 6 employees, billed yearly (Basic).
- Shiftbase has a free plan. Planday does not, though it has a free trial.
- Planday also covers auto-scheduling and team chat.
- Shiftbase also covers reports.
Suits: Restaurants, bars and hotels running rotas across several sites
- 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). Shiftbase starts at €27 per month for up to 6 employees, billed yearly (Basic).
- Shiftbase has a free plan. Deputy does not, though it has a free trial.
- Deputy also covers auto-scheduling and payroll.
- Shiftbase also covers reports and employee records.
Suits: Hospitality, retail and healthcare employers scheduling hourly staff
- Free trial · from £10/mo
RotaCloud
UK rota planning with leave tracking and an add-on clocking-in app
- RotaCloud starts at £10 per month for up to 5 employees, billed monthly (Standard). Shiftbase starts at €27 per month for up to 6 employees, billed yearly (Basic).
- Shiftbase has a free plan. RotaCloud does not, though it has a free trial.
Suits: UK care homes, vets and dental practices planning staff rotas
- 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. Shiftbase starts at €27 per month for up to 6 employees, billed yearly (Basic).
- Shiftbase has a free plan. Shiftie does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Shiftbase lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: UK visitor attractions and hospitality venues that staff to bookings
- Free trial · from $2.50/mo
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). Shiftbase starts at €27 per month for up to 6 employees, billed yearly (Basic).
- Shiftbase has a free plan. When I Work does not, though it has a free trial.
- When I Work also covers auto-scheduling and team chat.
- Shiftbase also covers reports and employee records.
Suits: Restaurants, retail stores and call centers scheduling hourly staff
Limits worth knowing in Shiftbase
- Prices are shown in euros or pounds only; there is no dollar price.
- Each paid plan includes a set number of employees; every extra one costs €3.60 to €5.40 a month billed yearly (€4 to €6 monthly).
- Most payroll, POS and HR integrations and API tokens need the App Center+ add-on at €20 a month (€17.50 yearly), except on Enterprise. Basic includes three free integrations.
- The Free plan has no clock-in, only hours typed in by hand. Yearly plans are paid up front and not refunded; monthly plans have one month's notice.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Shiftbase?
The alternatives to Shiftbase in this directory are Planday, Deputy, RotaCloud, Shiftie and When I Work. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Shiftbase.
Is there a free alternative to Shiftbase?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Planday, Deputy, RotaCloud, Shiftie and When I Work offer a free trial.
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.