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Jax vs Workforce.com

Both stand on gym staff scheduling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Jax

Paid AndroidiPhone

Jax combines scheduling, attendance, recruitment, and shift cover for UK workforces. Gyms should note that it does not provide membership or class booking.

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Workforce.com brings scheduling, HR and payroll together, with mobile apps and listed integrations for other business services. Pricing is customized, and the separate Time Clock App has a tablet-only requirement.

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The facts

	Jax	Workforce.com
Free plan	Not published	A free trial
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Android, iPhone	Android, API, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Core: £50 a month	All-in-One Plan (Canada): C$12.80 per user a month
Plans published	2	5
Maker	Not published	Workforce.com
Website	jax-app.com	workforce.com
On gym staff scheduling software	#23 of 26	#19 of 26

Jax: what it does well

Rotas support recurring patterns and multiple sites.
GPS verification is available for staff clock-ins.
Approved timesheets export in standard payroll-compatible formats.
Open shifts can be sent to connected suppliers.
Recruitment includes document collection and digital onboarding.

What to know first

Not designed for membership or class booking.
Core covers up to 49 staff.
Only Android and iOS platforms are listed.
Absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

Workforce.com: what it does well

Scheduling includes demand forecasting and auto-scheduling.
HR covers onboarding, performance management and applicant tracking.
Payroll includes tax filing and benefits management.
Integrations include ADP, QuickBooks and Gusto.
Mobile app supports phones and tablets.

What to know first

No free plan is listed.
Pricing is on request and depends on several factors.
Time Clock App requires a compatible tablet.
Time Clock App cannot be used on a computer.

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