Alternatives · Shift Scheduling
ZoomShift alternatives
ZoomShift compared with 5 alternatives: When I Work, Homebase, Sling by Toast, Connecteam and Findmyshift.
ZoomShift has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2 per active user / month, billed annually (Starter). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZoomShiftThis tool | Free plan · from $2/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 |
| Sling by Toast | Free plan · from $1.70/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Connecteam | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Findmyshift | Free plan · from $24/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
ZoomShift starts at $2 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Sling by Toast.
When I Work, Homebase and Connecteam 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 ZoomShift
- 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). ZoomShift starts at $2 per active user / month, billed annually (Starter).
- ZoomShift has a free plan. When I Work does not, though it has a free trial.
- When I Work also covers team chat.
- ZoomShift also covers applicant tracking.
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). ZoomShift starts at $2 per active user / month, billed annually (Starter).
- Homebase also covers team chat, payroll, job board posting and employee records.
- ZoomShift also covers auto-scheduling and applicant tracking.
Suits: Single-location shops and restaurants with up to 10 staff, on the free plan
- Free plan · from $1.70/mo
Sling by Toast
Free shift scheduling for up to 30 users, with paid time clock tiers
- Sling by Toast starts at $1.70 per user / month, billed annually (Premium). ZoomShift starts at $2 per active user / month, billed annually (Starter).
- Sling by Toast also covers tasks and team chat.
- ZoomShift also covers applicant tracking.
Suits: Teams of up to 30 that want free scheduling and messaging
- 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). ZoomShift starts at $2 per active user / month, billed annually (Starter).
- Connecteam also covers forms and team chat.
- ZoomShift also covers applicant tracking.
Suits: Businesses with up to 10 staff that want a free all-in-one employee app
- Free plan · from $24/mo
Findmyshift
Drag-and-drop staff scheduler priced per team, free up to 5 employees
- Findmyshift starts at $24 per team / month for up to 20 employees, billed yearly (Starter). ZoomShift starts at $2 per active user / month, billed annually (Starter).
- Findmyshift also covers reports.
- ZoomShift also covers auto-scheduling and applicant tracking.
Suits: Teams of up to 5 that want a free online rota
Limits worth knowing in ZoomShift
- The free Essentials plan has no time clock or timesheets, schedules only 2 weeks ahead and covers one location and 20 users.
- Auto-scheduling, overtime warnings and the geofenced time clock need Premium.
- No payroll integrations are named on the site; timesheets are exported and sent to your payroll provider.
- There is no set non-profit or education discount; the vendor says it will discuss a price on request.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ZoomShift?
The alternatives to ZoomShift in this directory are When I Work, Homebase, Sling by Toast, Connecteam and Findmyshift. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ZoomShift.
Is there a free alternative to ZoomShift?
Yes. Homebase, Sling by Toast, Connecteam and Findmyshift 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.