Alternatives · Shift Scheduling
Sling by Toast alternatives
Sling by Toast compared with 6 alternatives: When I Work, Homebase, 7shifts, Connecteam, Deputy and 1 more.
Sling by Toast has a free plan. Paid plans start at $1.70 per user / month, billed annually (Premium). 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sling by ToastThis tool | Free plan · from $1.70/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| When I Work | Free trial · from $2.50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Homebase | Free plan · from $24/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| 7shifts | Free plan · from $39.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Connecteam | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Deputy | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| ZoomShift | Free plan · from $2/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Sling by Toast starts at $1.70 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
When I Work, Homebase, 7shifts, Connecteam and Deputy score higher without starting lower.
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 Sling by Toast
- 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). Sling by Toast starts at $1.70 per user / month, billed annually (Premium).
- Sling by Toast has a free plan. When I Work does not, though it has a free trial.
- Sling by Toast also covers tasks.
Suits: Restaurants, retail stores and call centers scheduling hourly staff
- Free plan · from $24/mo
Homebase
Small-business scheduling, time clock and payroll, priced per location
- Homebase starts at $24 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials). Sling by Toast starts at $1.70 per user / month, billed annually (Premium).
- Homebase also covers payroll, job board posting and employee records.
- Sling by Toast also covers tasks and auto-scheduling.
Suits: Single-location shops and restaurants with up to 10 staff, on the free plan
- Free plan · from $39.99/mo
7shifts
Restaurant scheduling, time clock, tips and payroll, per location
- 7shifts starts at $39.99 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials). Sling by Toast starts at $1.70 per user / month, billed annually (Premium).
- 7shifts also covers payroll and applicant tracking.
- Sling by Toast also covers tasks and auto-scheduling.
Suits: Restaurants, cafes and bars scheduling front- and back-of-house staff
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Connecteam
Employee app for shifts, time clock, chat and HR, free up to 10 users
- Connecteam starts at $29 per month for up to 30 users, billed annually (Operations Basic). Sling by Toast starts at $1.70 per user / month, billed annually (Premium).
- Connecteam also covers forms.
- Sling by Toast also covers tasks.
Suits: Businesses with up to 10 staff that want a free all-in-one employee app
- 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). Sling by Toast starts at $1.70 per user / month, billed annually (Premium).
- Sling by Toast has a free plan. Deputy does not, though it has a free trial.
- Deputy also covers payroll.
- Sling by Toast also covers tasks and team chat.
Suits: Hospitality, retail and healthcare employers scheduling hourly staff
- Free plan · from $2/mo
ZoomShift
Employee scheduling and time clock, free for up to 20 users
- ZoomShift starts at $2 per active user / month, billed annually (Starter). Sling by Toast starts at $1.70 per user / month, billed annually (Premium).
- ZoomShift also covers applicant tracking.
- Sling by Toast also covers tasks and team chat.
Suits: Single-location teams of up to 20 that only need a shared schedule
Limits worth knowing in Sling by Toast
- The Free plan stops at 30 users and has no time clock; time tracking, labor costs and overtime tracking start on Premium.
- The kiosk clock, PTO tracking and payroll-ready hours and wage reports need the Business plan.
- Integrations are mostly restaurant point-of-sale systems: Toast, Square, Harbortouch, Restaurant Manager and POSiTouch, with timesheet export to Toast Payroll.
- Sling is now owned by Toast, and Toast customers buy it through the Toast Shop rather than on Sling's pricing page.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Sling by Toast?
The alternatives to Sling by Toast in this directory are When I Work, Homebase, 7shifts, Connecteam, Deputy and ZoomShift. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Sling by Toast.
Is there a free alternative to Sling by Toast?
Yes. Homebase, 7shifts, Connecteam and ZoomShift have a free plan alongside paid ones.
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.