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Tanda alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Tanda alternative is When I Work (2.8 GPA).

Tanda compared with 5 alternatives: Deputy, Humanforce, RosterElf, When I Work and Planday.

Tanda is a paid product, starting at $12.80 per user / month, plus GST, for the all-in-one bundle. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 4 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
TandaThis toolFrom $12.80/moNoWeb
DeputyFree trial · from $5/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
HumanforcePaidNoWeb
RosterElfFree trial · from $6/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
When I WorkFree trial · from $2.50/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
PlandayFree trial · from $2.99/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Tanda starts at $12.80 a month for each person and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 3 of the 3 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Deputy, When I Work and Planday.

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 lessTandaDeputyWhen I WorkPlanday

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  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of shift scheduling apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Tanda

  1. 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 applicant tracking and employee records, which Tanda does.

    Suits: Hospitality, retail and healthcare employers scheduling hourly staff

    Deputy vs TandaDeputy pricing and details

  2. Humanforce

    Workforce management, HR and payroll suite for frontline teams

    • Humanforce does not cover time off, which Tanda does.

    Suits: Larger organizations with complex awards or agreements

    Humanforce vs TandaHumanforce pricing and details

  3. RosterElf

    Rostering, time and attendance and payroll exports for shift teams

    • RosterElf starts at A$6 per user / month + GST, billed annually (A$8 billed monthly).
    • RosterElf also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • RosterElf also covers team chat.
    • RosterElf does not cover applicant tracking, which Tanda does.

    Suits: Australian shift-based businesses paying on awards

    RosterElf vs TandaRosterElf pricing and details

  4. 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 also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • When I Work also covers auto-scheduling and team chat.
    • When I Work does not cover payroll, applicant tracking and employee records, which Tanda does.

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

    When I Work vs TandaWhen I Work pricing and details

  5. 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 and applicant tracking, which Tanda does.

    Suits: Restaurants, bars and hotels running rotas across several sites

    Planday vs TandaPlanday pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Tanda

  • The pricing page shows one bundle price and asks you to request prices for each module separately.
  • Prices are shown in dollars plus GST on the Australian site; the page does not name the currency.
  • Award interpretation and STP filing are built around Australian rules, so the payroll side is not aimed at other countries.
  • No free plan or free trial is stated on the pricing page.
Tanda pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Tanda?

The alternatives to Tanda in this directory are Deputy, Humanforce, RosterElf, When I Work and Planday. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Tanda.

Is there a free alternative to Tanda?

None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Deputy, RosterElf, When I Work and Planday offer a free trial.

Which Tanda alternatives work on Android?

The Tanda listing does not include an Android app. Deputy, RosterElf, When I Work and Planday list one.

Which Tanda alternatives work on iOS?

The Tanda listing does not include an iOS app. Deputy, RosterElf, When I Work and Planday 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.