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Planday vs Sling
Both stand on workforce management - enterprise software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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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.
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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.
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| Planday | Sling | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: £2.99 per user a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Planday | Not published |
| Website | planday.com | getsling.com |
| On workforce management - enterprise software | #4 of 23 | #1 of 23 |
Planday: what it does well
- Collects availability and manages time off.
- Supports open shifts and shift swaps.
- Restricts clock-ins by location.
- Connects with payroll, POS, and HR systems.
- Includes a 30-day trial.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Starter requires at least five users.
- Starter costs £2.99 per user per month.
Sling: what it does well
- Free plan supports up to 30 users
- Includes shift swaps and open-shift management
- Premium tracks labor costs and overtime
- Toast connection can export timesheets to Toast Payroll
What to know first
- Some actions require a desktop browser
- Mobile app requires iOS 11 or Android 5 or later
- Premium is $2 a month per user
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