Side by side
Push Scheduling vs When I Work
Both stand on restaurant labor management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Push Scheduling if your restaurant needs scheduling, employee request management, and labor monitoring in one service. Supreme is the relevant package for teams that want schedules built automatically. Consider the stated minimum employee requirement and paid pricing when weighing it for a smaller team.
Visit Push SchedulingWhen I Work brings core shift-management tasks into one service, with plans adding scheduling controls, reporting, integrations, and identity features. Paid plans start at $2.50 per user per month, and the trial provides full access for 14 days.
Visit When I WorkThe facts
| Push Scheduling | When I Work | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Essentials: $2.50 per user a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | When I Work |
| Website | pushoperations.com | wheniwork.com |
| On restaurant labor management software | #17 of 22 | #13 of 22 |
Push Scheduling: what it does well
- Build schedules with customizable shift templates.
- Review availability, time-off requests, and swap costs.
- Track labor costs, KPIs, and labor against sales.
- Send team broadcasts with attachments through the app.
- Auto Scheduling uses availability, sales data, and labor costs.
What to know first
- No free plan is offered.
- Auto Scheduling is available on the Supreme package.
- The US pricing page requires at least five employees.
- Support is available on weekdays from 5am to 5pm PST.
When I Work: what it does well
- Combines scheduling, swaps, messaging, and time tracking
- Auto scheduling uses availability and qualifications
- Supports multiple stores or job sites
- Includes mobile and web access
- Offers a 14-day no-card trial
What to know first
- No free plan is available
- No SLA is offered
- Premium is required for API keys and SSO
- ADP direct integration is unavailable to new customers after June 2026
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