Alternatives · Shift Scheduling
Staffomatic alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Staffomatic alternative for most people is Connecteam (3.2 GPA), second in our ranking of shift scheduling apps. It's also the best free one.
Staffomatic compared with 5 alternatives: Papershift, Shiftbase, Planday, Connecteam and Deputy.
Staffomatic is a paid product with a free trial, starting at €2.00 per person / month, billed yearly (€2.40 monthly), minimum 10 people. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| StaffomaticThis tool | Free trial · from €2.00/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Papershift | Free trial · from €3.60/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Shiftbase | Free plan · from €27/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Planday | Free trial · from $2.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Connecteam | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Deputy | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Staffomatic starts at about $2.23 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Shiftbase, Planday, 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 Staffomatic
Papershift
German shift planning, time tracking and absence software
- Papershift starts at €3.60 per employee / month, billed yearly (€4 monthly), plus €39 base.
- Papershift also covers payroll.
Suits: German small and mid-sized businesses in hospitality, retail, production and care
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 Staffomatic lacks.
- Shiftbase also covers reports.
Suits: Hospitality, retail and care teams in the Netherlands, Germany and the UK
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 covers auto-scheduling and team chat.
Suits: Restaurants, bars and hotels running rotas across several sites
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).
- Connecteam has a free plan, which Staffomatic lacks.
- Connecteam also covers auto-scheduling, forms and team chat.
- Connecteam does not cover employee records, which Staffomatic does.
Suits: Businesses with up to 10 staff that want a free all-in-one employee app
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 and payroll.
- Deputy does not cover employee records, which Staffomatic does.
Suits: Hospitality, retail and healthcare employers scheduling hourly staff
Limits worth knowing in Staffomatic
- Prices are in euros and exclude VAT, with a minimum of 10 people on every plan.
- Time tracking needs Professional and working-time accounts need Premium; Basic is planning only.
- Basic includes only one admin login, and its activity log goes back 30 days against 60 and 90 on the higher plans.
- The Personio interface is limited to the Professional plan on yearly billing; teams of 100 or more get an enterprise quote.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Staffomatic?
The alternatives to Staffomatic in this directory are Papershift, Shiftbase, Planday, Connecteam and Deputy. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Staffomatic.
Is there a free alternative to Staffomatic?
Yes. Shiftbase and Connecteam 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.