Alternatives · Shift Scheduling
SmartLinx alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded SmartLinx alternative is Nursegrid (2.2 GPA).
SmartLinx compared with 4 alternatives: OnShift, symplr Workforce, Nursegrid and ShiftWizard.
SmartLinx's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. None of the alternatives has a free plan. One more offers 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SmartLinxThis tool | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| OnShift | Paid | No | Web |
| symplr Workforce | Paid | No | Web |
| Nursegrid | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| ShiftWizard | Paid | No | Web |
How each one differs from SmartLinx
OnShift
Staff scheduling and hiring software for senior care providers
- OnShift lists no iOS and Android apps, which SmartLinx has.
- OnShift also covers applicant tracking.
- OnShift does not cover payroll, time clock and time off, which SmartLinx does.
Suits: Nursing homes and senior living communities with open-shift problems
symplr Workforce
Nurse scheduling and healthcare timekeeping for health systems
- symplr Workforce lists no iOS and Android apps, which SmartLinx has.
- symplr Workforce does not cover payroll, which SmartLinx does.
Suits: Hospitals and health systems scheduling nurses and clinical staff
Nursegrid
Shift scheduling for care teams, tied to a mobile app for nurses
- Nursegrid starts at $5 per staff member / month.
- Nursegrid also covers calendar.
- Nursegrid does not cover reports, payroll, time clock and time off, which SmartLinx does.
Suits: Hospital departments, clinics and surgery centers replacing spreadsheets
ShiftWizard
Healthcare staff scheduling with self-scheduling and shift swaps
- ShiftWizard lists no iOS and Android apps, which SmartLinx has.
- ShiftWizard also covers dashboards.
- ShiftWizard does not cover payroll, time clock and time off, which SmartLinx does.
Suits: Hospitals and health systems scheduling nurses and clinical staff
Limits worth knowing in SmartLinx
- No prices are published; every call to action on the pages we read is a demo request.
- It is built for senior care, so it is a poor fit for restaurants or retail.
- The vendor says scheduling also works with time and attendance, payroll and HR modules, which are separate products to price.
- The Go app page links to App Store and Google Play badges; we did not read the store listings.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to SmartLinx?
The alternatives to SmartLinx in this directory are OnShift, symplr Workforce, Nursegrid and ShiftWizard. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with SmartLinx.
Is there a free alternative to SmartLinx?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Nursegrid offers a free trial.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Nov 13, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.