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Best Shift Scheduling in 2026

Shift scheduling software helps organise work shifts, manage swaps and availability, and coordinate schedules across locations. This list is for people comparing web, mobile, desktop or API access for a workplace.

  1. 1

    7shifts

    by 7shifts
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3
    7.7 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
  2. 2

    Connecteam

    by Connecteam
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Connecteam combines staff operations, communication and HR tools in hubs for deskless workforces.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $29/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  3. 3

    Homebase

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Homebase if you run an hourly, shift-based business and want scheduling and time tracking alongside payroll and team tools.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $30/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  4. 4

    Microsoft Teams

    by Microsoft Teams
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Teams covers messaging, calls, and meetings across platforms, with a free plan and business options that list expanded meeting and support features.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
  5. 5

    Sling

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Sling combines scheduling, team communication, and workforce-management features across free and paid plans. Check plan differences and mobile app requirements against your team's needs.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $2/user/mo · 15-day trial Visit site
  6. 6

    Zoho Shifts

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
    6.9 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
  7. 7

    Auto Shift Planner

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows
    6.4 Free plan Visit site
  8. 8

    Deputy

    by Deputy
    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Deputy combines staff scheduling and time tracking with AI features included across its plans.

    6.3 From $5/user/mo · 31-day trial Visit site
  9. 9

    Klacks

    Free plan LinuxWebWindows
    6.2 Free plan Visit site
  10. 10

    Planday

    by Planday
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Planday combines shift scheduling, clock-ins, hour approvals, and integrations for workforce management. The Starter plan has a five-user minimum, and there is no free plan.

    6.1 From £2.99/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
  11. 11

    Dayforce Scheduling

    by Dayforce Scheduling
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Choose Dayforce Scheduling if your organization needs demand forecasting, centralized staffing, and employee schedule tools in one system.

    6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
  12. 12

    When I Work

    by When I Work
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    When I Work brings core shift-management tasks into one service, with plans adding scheduling controls, reporting, integrations, and identity features.

    5.9 From $2.50/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  13. 13

    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.

    5.9 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
  14. 14

    Flexzo Rostering

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Healthcare organizations coordinating multiple professional groups should consider Flexzo Rostering for its combination of demand planning, absence management and internal staffing options.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  15. 15

    Infor Workforce Management

    by Infor Workforce Management
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Infor Workforce Management brings forecasting, scheduling, time tracking, and compliance tools together for large frontline workforces.

    5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
  16. 16

    ZoomShift

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    5.8 Free plan · paid from $2/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  17. 17

    ShiftExec

    Free plan Web
    5.6 Free plan · paid from $59 Visit site
  18. 18

    Zchedule

    Free plan iPhoneWeb
    5.6 Free plan · paid from $19.99/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Paycom

    by Paycom
    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Paycom combines payroll, HR management, employee self-service, and mobile access, with tools for businesses of different sizes.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    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.

    5.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    OnShift

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.7 Pricing on request Visit site
  22. 22

    Humanity Schedule

    by TCP Software
    Paid iPhoneAndroid
    4.6 From $2.75/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site
  23. 23

    Quinyx Scheduling

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.5 Pricing on request Visit site
  24. 24

    Shiftd

    Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb
    4.3 From $4/mo · 30-day trial Visit site

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Compare free plans, trial periods and paid starting prices. Assess whether each tool provides the shift swaps, availability controls, automatic scheduling, mobile apps, location support and payroll connections you need. If you need to read or change code, check the tool's licence.

Questions

Which shift scheduling tools have free plans?

Auto Shift Planner and Klacks are listed as free-plan tools. Homebase also has a free plan alongside paid options.

Which tools offer a free trial?

Homebase offers a 14-day trial. Humanity Schedule offers a 30-day trial.

What platforms can these tools support?

The listed products support various combinations of web, iOS, Android, API, Windows and macOS. Review each tool's platform listing before choosing.

Which scheduling features can I compare?

You can compare free-plan availability, starting paid prices, shift swaps, availability management, automatic scheduling, mobile apps, locations and payroll integrations.

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