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Best Nurse Scheduling in 2026

Nurse scheduling tools help organize rosters, open shifts and staff availability. This list is for people comparing options for healthcare scheduling on a budget.

  1. 1

    RosterLab

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    RosterLab offers a free manual rostering plan and paid AI scheduling for complex teams. Check the roster-size recommendation and confirm the plan price and integrations needed before choosing.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $15/user/mo Visit site
  2. 2

    NurseGrid Manager

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    NurseGrid Manager brings staff scheduling and shift coordination together, with mobile self-scheduling and open-shift pickup.

    6.2 30-day trial Visit site
  3. 3

    HealthRota

    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    HealthRota brings rostering, job planning and locum administration into a cloud platform with mobile access and reporting integrations.

    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  4. 4

    Infor Public Sector

    by Infor Public Sector
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Infor Public Sector combines ERP functions with permitting, public portal, and mobile inspection capabilities. Organizations should confirm pricing and deployment details with Infor.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  5. 5

    ShiftAssist

    Free plan MacWebWindows
    5.9 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
  6. 6

    Workforce.com

    by Workforce.com
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Workforce.com brings scheduling, HR and payroll together, with mobile apps and listed integrations for other business services.

    5.8 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
  7. 7

    M7 Health

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Hospitals and health systems should consider M7 when they need scheduling, shift-filling, and staffing visibility in one workforce platform.

    5.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  8. 8

    Wardflow

    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Wardflow focuses on staff rosters and workforce requests, with scheduling rules, audit history, and exports. Pricing is available on request; the free 30-minute demo offers a way to discuss its fit.

    5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  9. 9

    StaffReady Scheduling

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    StaffReady Scheduling combines automated planning with employee-controlled availability and manager oversight.

    5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
  10. 10

    SmartLinx

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Choose SmartLinx if your senior care organization needs connected scheduling, HR, payroll, and compliance capabilities, including credential tracking and mobile time punches.

    5.1 Pricing on request Visit site
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    HealthRoster

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.9 Pricing on request Visit site
  12. 12

    Lantum

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  13. 13

    OnShift

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  14. 14

    NHS At Work

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  15. 15

    Softworks Hospital Employee Scheduling

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb+1
    4.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  16. 16

    Kōami Workforce

    Paid Web
    4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  17. 17

    Nurvo

    Paid Web
    4.2 From €9/mo (annual) Visit site
  18. 18

    SARD eRostering

    Paid Web
    4.2 Pricing on request Visit site
  19. 19

    ShiftHive

    Paid Web
    4.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  20. 20

    symplr Workforce

    Paid AndroidiPhone
    4.0 Pricing on request Visit site

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Compare free plans, trial terms and paid starting prices. Review whether tools support self-scheduling, shift swaps, open-shift management, staffing rules, integrations and the platforms you use. If reading or changing code matters, check the licence.

Questions

Are free plans available in nurse scheduling software?

Some entries include a free plan. Check the plan's limits and what scheduling features it includes.

Is there a way to test a nurse scheduling tool before purchase?

Some listed tools provide free trials. NurseGrid Manager advertises a 30-day trial, while trial terms vary by tool.

Which paid entry prices appear in the list?

Nurvo starts at €9 per month on annual billing, and RosterLab shows paid plans from $15 per user per month. Other pricing may be available on request.

Which capabilities should I compare?

Review free-plan terms, paid starting prices, self-scheduling, shift swapping, open-shift management, staffing rules, mobile platforms and integrations.

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