The Planerio Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Planerio in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Planerio
The Insider’s Guide
AI-assisted rota planning and time tracking for German teams
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among shift scheduling apps, read from Planerio’s own pages.
Made by Planerio GmbH · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Planerio’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Planerio’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.0
GPA, above 17 of the 49 other shift scheduling apps we grade
Planerio is a German software for duty rosters and time recording, used in healthcare, social services, security, retail and similar fields. It builds rosters with an algorithm, handles absences, records working time and prepares payroll data. A free employee app is available for iOS and Android.
To get you started, here are 7 things to know about Planerio, taken from its own pages and our grades.
But no price is published, and the site and product are in German.
- 1
Best for German care and shift teams
Planerio plans rotas with an AI algorithm, tracks time under German law and prepares payroll data.
- 2
It runs on 3 platforms
Web, iOS and Android.
- 3
Automatic rota planning
An algorithm builds a duty roster from the rules and wishes entered, which the vendor says saves up to 90% of planning time.
- 4
Absence management
Handles short-notice absences and freed-up shifts, including across locations.
- 5
Employee app
Staff see the current roster and time sheets on iOS and Android; the vendor describes the app as free.
- 6
A 2.0 GPA, above 17 of 49
That is against the other shift scheduling apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 7
Keep it
To replace Planerio you would be making payroll taxes worked out and filed with the government for you. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
Planerio at a glance
- Pricing
- Paid
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web, iOS, Android
- Made by
- Planerio GmbH
- Category
- Shift Scheduling
- Our grade
- 2.0 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for German care and shift teams
Planerio plans rotas with an AI algorithm, tracks time under German law and prepares payroll data. But no price is published, and the site and product are in German.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No price on the site: it points to demos and a webinar. |
| Free plan and trial | F | Nothing free is listed: no free plan and no trial on the pages we read. |
| Features | B | Automatic rota planning, absence management, an app, time recording, payroll prep and digital personnel files. No gap in the listing. |
| Ease of use | C | No store rating on record. It is a demo-led product in German, with time rules to configure. |
| Platforms and integrations | B | Web, iPhone and Android, with DATEV, SAP, Personio, Sage and Doctolib on the listing. No desktop app. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Planerio is for
- Fits if you run a German team and need time recording that follows German and EU law
- Works for care and shift businesses that use DATEV or Personio
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you don't read German, since the site and product are in German
- Not for you if you want a price, as none is published
- Watch out: it claims over 100 interfaces, and which come with each contract isn't shown
Good to know
Good for
- German clinics, practices, care homes and social organizations
- Teams with complex rotations across several locations
- Employers who need DATEV or Personio data handoff
Worth knowing
- No prices are published; the site points to demos and a webinar instead.
- The site and product are in German, and the time recording rules follow German and EU law.
- Planerio says it has over 100 interfaces; which ones are included in each contract is not shown.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Planerio's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No price on the site: it points to demos and a webinar.
We could not confirm Planerio’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. planerio.de has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
3
Places it runs: Web, iOS and Android
AI-assisted rota planning and time tracking for German teams. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: reports, payroll, shift scheduling, time clock, employee records, time off.
Automatic rota planning, absence management, an app, time recording, payroll prep and digital personnel files.
- Automatic rota planning
- An algorithm builds a duty roster from the rules and wishes entered, which the vendor says saves up to 90% of planning time.
- Absence management
- Handles short-notice absences and freed-up shifts, including across locations.
- Employee app
- Staff see the current roster and time sheets on iOS and Android; the vendor describes the app as free.
- Time recording
- Working time is recorded in line with the German Working Time Act and the EU court ruling on time recording, and visible to staff.
- Payroll preparation and analytics
- Payroll data is prepared for the month-end close, with reports and visualizations of staffing data.
- Digital personnel file
- HR documents are stored in each employee profile and can be shared with the team.
Where it runs
- Web
- iOS
- Android
What it works with
- DATEV
- SAP
- Personio
- Sage
- Doctolib
Planerio is made by Planerio GmbH.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
17/49
Other shift scheduling apps it is graded above
Planerio's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 17 of the 49 other shift scheduling apps we grade, and level with 8.
It stands best on features (B, above 23 of 49) and worst on free plan and trial (F, above 0).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 50 shift scheduling apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Planerio’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 4 of 49
- FFree plan and trialAbove 0 of 49
- BFeaturesAbove 23 of 49
- CEase of useAbove 0 of 49
- BPlatforms and integrationsAbove 16 of 49
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace Planerio you would be making payroll taxes worked out and filed with the government for you. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
What you could make
- Time off, employee records and reports: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- Payroll taxes worked out and filed with the government for you.
- A rota the whole staff sees on their phones, with swaps and alerts.
- Clocking in from a phone, checked against where and when.
- A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
- It plugs into other products, DATEV, SAP and Personio among them.
- Sharing with other people, which means accounts and invitations.
- The depth: we grade its features B, which means it covers the whole job.
What this rests on. Planerio’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Papershift, Staffomatic, Tamigo, Quinyx and Shiftbase
The 5 tools Planerio is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.2GPA
Papershift
Free trial · from €3.60/mo
German shift planning, time tracking and absence software.
- Planerio also covers reports.
- 2.2GPA
Staffomatic
Free trial · from €2.00/mo
Shift planner and time tracking priced per person in euros.
- Planerio also covers reports and payroll.
- 2.2GPA
Tamigo
Free trial · from €15/mo
Scheduling, time and attendance for retail and hospitality chains.
- Only Planerio lists iOS and Android apps.
- Planerio also covers employee records.
- 1.6GPA
Quinyx
Paid
Enterprise workforce management with forecasting and scheduling.
- Only Planerio lists iOS and Android apps.
- Planerio also covers payroll and employee records.
- 2.6GPA
Shiftbase
Free plan · from €27/mo
Dutch shift scheduling, time clock and absence app, free to 15 staff.
- Shiftbase has a free plan. Planerio does not.
- Planerio also covers payroll.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
10
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Planerio free?
No. Planerio is a paid product.
What platforms does Planerio work on?
Planerio is available on Web, iOS and Android.
Does Planerio have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Planerio is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Does Planerio have a macOS app?
No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. Planerio is listed for Web, iOS and Android.
Is Planerio open source?
Planerio is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
What does Planerio integrate with?
Planerio's listing names DATEV, SAP, Personio, Sage and Doctolib. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Planerio?
Planerio is made by Planerio GmbH.
What are the alternatives to Planerio?
The closest alternatives to Planerio in our directory are Papershift, Staffomatic, Tamigo, Quinyx and Shiftbase.
How does Planerio compare with other shift scheduling apps?
Planerio's GPA of 2.0 is higher than 17 of the 49 other shift scheduling apps we grade, and level with 8.
Could I make my own version of Planerio?
To replace Planerio you would be making payroll taxes worked out and filed with the government for you.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Planerio’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Planerio's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Planerio GmbH. Prices change, so check planerio.de before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
7,721
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Planerio, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/planerio
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Planerio’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Planerio is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Planerio GmbH. Prices and plans change: check planerio.de before you buy.