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SignUpGenius alternatives

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

SignUpGenius compared with 5 alternatives: VolunteerLocal, Better Impact, Rosterfy, Homebase and When I Work.

SignUpGenius has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.99 per month, billed annually ($11.99 billed monthly). 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
SignUpGeniusThis toolFree plan · from $8.99/moYesWeb
VolunteerLocalFree trial · from $600/yrTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Better ImpactPaidNoWeb
RosterfyPaidNoWeb
HomebaseFree plan · from $24/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
When I WorkFree trial · from $2.50/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

SignUpGenius starts at $8.99 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 3 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: When I Work.

VolunteerLocal and Homebase score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessSignUpGeniusVolunteerLocalHomebaseWhen I Work

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 SignUpGenius

  1. VolunteerLocal

    Volunteer shift signup and tracking for programs and events

    • VolunteerLocal starts at $600 per year for ongoing programs, or $200 per event.
    • VolunteerLocal has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike SignUpGenius.
    • VolunteerLocal also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • VolunteerLocal also covers reports.
    • VolunteerLocal does not cover templates and ticketing, which SignUpGenius does.

    Suits: Nonprofits staffing ongoing volunteer programs

    VolunteerLocal vs SignUpGeniusVolunteerLocal pricing and details

  2. Better Impact

    Volunteer management with shift scheduling and hours tracking

    • Better Impact has no free plan, unlike SignUpGenius.
    • Better Impact also covers reports.
    • Better Impact does not cover templates and ticketing, which SignUpGenius does.

    Suits: Volunteer programs at hospitals, hospices and food banks

    Better Impact vs SignUpGeniusBetter Impact pricing and details

  3. Rosterfy

    Volunteer management and rostering for large programs and events

    • Rosterfy has no free plan, unlike SignUpGenius.
    • Rosterfy also covers workflow automation, reports and dashboards.
    • Rosterfy does not cover templates, calendar, forms and ticketing, which SignUpGenius does.

    Suits: Event organizers and sports bodies running hundreds of volunteers

    Rosterfy vs SignUpGeniusRosterfy pricing and details

  4. Homebase

    Small-business scheduling, time clock and payroll, priced per location

    • Homebase starts at $24 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials).
    • Homebase also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Homebase also covers team chat, payroll, time clock, job board posting, employee records and time off.
    • Homebase does not cover templates, calendar, forms and ticketing, which SignUpGenius does.

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

    Homebase vs SignUpGeniusHomebase pricing and details

  5. 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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike SignUpGenius.
    • When I Work also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • When I Work also covers auto-scheduling, team chat, time clock and time off.
    • When I Work does not cover templates, calendar, forms and ticketing, which SignUpGenius does.

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

    When I Work vs SignUpGeniusWhen I Work pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in SignUpGenius

  • Sign-ups on the Free plan show ads; ad-free sheets are limited to 1 on Silver and 10 on Gold.
  • It is a sign-up sheet tool, with no time clock, labor cost tracking or payroll export.
  • Text invites and monthly email sends are capped on each paid plan.
  • Enterprise pricing is not published.
SignUpGenius pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to SignUpGenius?

The alternatives to SignUpGenius in this directory are VolunteerLocal, Better Impact, Rosterfy, Homebase and When I Work. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SignUpGenius.

Is there a free alternative to SignUpGenius?

Yes. Homebase has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which SignUpGenius alternatives work on Android?

The SignUpGenius listing does not include an Android app. VolunteerLocal, Homebase and When I Work list one.

Which SignUpGenius alternatives work on iOS?

The SignUpGenius listing does not include an iOS app. VolunteerLocal, Homebase and When I Work list one.

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.