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ShiftForce (ShiftNote) alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best ShiftForce (ShiftNote) 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."

ShiftForce (ShiftNote) compared with 5 alternatives: 7shifts, Homebase, When I Work, Sling by Toast and Deputy.

ShiftForce (ShiftNote) is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $50 per location / month (logbook only); $100 with the scheduler. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ShiftForce (ShiftNote)This toolFree trial · from $50/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
DeputyFree trial · from $5/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

ShiftForce (ShiftNote) starts at $50 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, Sling by Toast and Deputy.

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 lessShiftForce (ShiftNote)7shiftsHomebaseWhen I WorkSling by ToastDeputy

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 ShiftForce (ShiftNote)

  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 ShiftForce (ShiftNote) lacks.
    • 7shifts also covers team chat, payroll, time clock and applicant tracking.
    • 7shifts does not cover tasks and reports, which ShiftForce (ShiftNote) does.

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

    7shifts vs ShiftForce (ShiftNote)7shifts 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 ShiftForce (ShiftNote) lacks.
    • Homebase also covers team chat, payroll, time clock, job board posting and employee records.
    • Homebase does not cover tasks and reports, which ShiftForce (ShiftNote) does.

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

    Homebase vs ShiftForce (ShiftNote)Homebase 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 tasks and reports, which ShiftForce (ShiftNote) does.

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

    When I Work vs ShiftForce (ShiftNote)When 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 ShiftForce (ShiftNote) lacks.
    • Sling by Toast also covers auto-scheduling, team chat and time clock.
    • Sling by Toast does not cover reports, which ShiftForce (ShiftNote) does.

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

    Sling by Toast vs ShiftForce (ShiftNote)Sling by Toast pricing and details

  5. 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, payroll and time clock.
    • Deputy does not cover tasks and reports, which ShiftForce (ShiftNote) does.

    Suits: Hospitality, retail and healthcare employers scheduling hourly staff

    Deputy vs ShiftForce (ShiftNote)Deputy pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in ShiftForce (ShiftNote)

  • Pricing is per location, so a business with many sites pays for each one; multi-location discounts are by request.
  • Scheduling starts at the $100 plan; the $50 plan is the logbook without a scheduler.
  • POS integration is listed under the $150 Enterprise plan, and setup fees may apply.
  • ShiftNote was renamed ShiftForce, and the pricing page still uses the ShiftNote plan names.
ShiftForce (ShiftNote) pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to ShiftForce (ShiftNote)?

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

Is there a free alternative to ShiftForce (ShiftNote)?

Yes. 7shifts, Homebase and Sling by Toast 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.