Alternatives · Shift Scheduling
Skello alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Skello alternative is Planday (2.6 GPA). The best free one is Shiftbase (2.6 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "Free plan for up to 15 employees, 1 department and 5 teams."
Skello compared with 5 alternatives: Planday, Shiftbase, Deputy, Agendrix and Quinyx.
Skello is a paid product with a free trial, starting at €59 per month and up (Standard Clocking), basis not stated. 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SkelloThis tool | Free trial · from €59/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Planday | Free trial · from $2.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shiftbase | Free plan · from €27/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Deputy | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Agendrix | Free trial · from $3.15/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Quinyx | Paid | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Skello starts at about $65.91 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 3 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Planday, Shiftbase and Deputy.
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 Skello
Planday
Rota planning, punch clock and payroll reports for shift-based teams
- Planday starts at $2.99 per user / month (Starter, minimum 5 users).
- Planday also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Planday also covers auto-scheduling and team chat.
- Planday does not cover payroll, which Skello does.
Suits: Restaurants, bars and hotels running rotas across several sites
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).
- Shiftbase has a free plan, which Skello lacks.
- Shiftbase also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Shiftbase also covers reports.
- Shiftbase does not cover payroll, which Skello does.
Suits: Hospitality, retail and care teams in the Netherlands, Germany and the UK
Deputy
Shift scheduling, time clock and labor-law tools for hourly teams
- Deputy starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (Lite).
- Deputy also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Deputy also covers auto-scheduling.
- Deputy does not cover employee records, which Skello does.
Suits: Hospitality, retail and healthcare employers scheduling hourly staff
Agendrix
Employee scheduling, time tracking and light HR from Canada
- Agendrix starts at CA$3.15 per user / month, billed yearly (CA$3.50 billed monthly).
- Agendrix also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Agendrix also covers reports.
- Agendrix does not cover payroll, which Skello does.
Suits: Restaurants, retail and care teams in Canada that want low per-user pricing
Quinyx
Enterprise workforce management with forecasting and scheduling
- Quinyx also covers reports.
- Quinyx does not cover payroll and employee records, which Skello does.
Suits: Large multi-site retail, logistics or healthcare employers
Limits worth knowing in Skello
- Prices are in euros and shown as a starting figure; the page does not say what the monthly amount is based on, such as site or headcount.
- The Business plan for 200 to 10,000 employees has no published price.
- Several features, including the Smart Planner and unlimited document storage, depend on the plan tier.
- Legal rules built in, such as RTT and DPAE, follow French employment law.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Skello?
The alternatives to Skello in this directory are Planday, Shiftbase, Deputy, Agendrix and Quinyx. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Skello.
Is there a free alternative to Skello?
Yes. Shiftbase has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Skello alternatives work on Android?
The Skello listing does not include an Android app. Planday, Shiftbase, Deputy and Agendrix list one.
Which Skello alternatives work on iOS?
The Skello listing does not include an iOS app. Planday, Shiftbase, Deputy and Agendrix 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.