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SOFTWARE/WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT/EMPLOYEE SCHEDULING/EMPLOYEE SCHEDULING SOFTWARE WITH A FREE PLAN

Employee scheduling software with a free plan

10 ranked, with a plain verdict on every entry.

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Connecteam ranks first here for small to medium-sized businesses with up to 200 employees, and allows users to get fully set up within a single day. Findmyshift is built for small teams of up to five staff members, and encrypts all personal data including names, emails and passwords. TimeRex prevents manual error or double booking by automatically registering appointments.
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1ConnecteamOffers full access for free to teams with fewer than ten employees94.0NEW–
2FindmyshiftOffers a free plan forever for small teams of five or fewer staff94.0NEW–
3TimeRexBuilt for Teams94.0NEW–
4SetmoreAccepts secure online payments via Stripe or Square92.0NEWFree
5ZoomShiftAllows users to create schedules using templates and drag-and-drop features90.0NEW–
6BookingPressSyncs bookings with Google, Apple, and Outlook calendars automatically88.0NEW–
7TrafftBuilt for solo use and small teams getting started88.0NEW–
8Bobclass Studio ManagerAllows clients to pay by bank transfer without requiring a card86.0NEW–
9Toyokumo SchedulerRequires no IT expertise due to its intuitive interface and simple design78.0NEW–
10sonectedAutomates availability checks and saves time through intuitive drag-and-drop scheduling70.0NEW–
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The ranking, in detail

01

Connecteam

Manage your entire team without the chaos

Connecteam is an all-in-one employee management app that consolidates scheduling, time tracking, communication and HR. It enables businesses to maintain control and ensure smooth operations through a single platform.

Best for small to medium-sized businesses with up to 200 employees
94.0
02

Findmyshift

Staff rota software made simple

Findmyshift is a web-based drag and drop scheduler for staff rotas. It helps managers create schedules, track time and communicate with teams.

Best for small teams of up to five staff members
94.0
03

TimeRex

Automate business scheduling

TimeRex is a scheduling tool that automates business scheduling. It automates troublesome schedule adjustment tasks, from listing candidate schedules to registering schedules and issuing URLs for web conferences.

Best for Teams
94.0
04

Setmore

The appointment scheduling platform for beauty and wellness businesses

Setmore is free online appointment scheduling software. It helps businesses organise operations with automated booking and payments.

Best for Hair salons, beauty spas, fitness studios, and healthcare providers
92.0
05

ZoomShift

Free work schedule maker and time clock app

ZoomShift is a work schedule maker designed for hourly employees. It helps businesses build schedules quickly and track time off to reduce labour costs.

Best for hourly employees in retail and hospitality
90.0
06

BookingPress

Product

BookingPress is a comprehensive WordPress appointment booking plugin designed for service-based industries. It offers fully automated staff scheduling, self-booking capabilities, and integrated payment processing.

88.0
07

Trafft

Product

Trafft is a product. It says it is built for solo use and small teams getting started.

88.0
08

Bobclass Studio Manager

The Studio management app for pilates, yoga & fitness instructors

Bobclass Studio Manager is a native app for mobile, tablet and desktop. It is built specifically for boutique fitness studios.

Best for independent studios
86.0
09

Toyokumo Scheduler

A simple group calendar for small businesses

Toyokumo Scheduler is a group calendar that consolidates schedules for staff and facilities into a single view. It eliminates double bookings and simplifies external scheduling via smartphone or PC.

Best for small enterprises
78.0
10

sonected

Plan centrally. Communicate clearly.

Sonected is a central digital platform for organising teams, shifts, events and resources. It simplifies planning, communication and administration for businesses, clubs and social organisations.

Best for businesses, clubs and social organisations
70.0
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Positions 1, 2 and 3 are available to buy for twelve months.

Frequently asked questions

What do the top four say they are built for?

Connecteam says it is built for small to medium-sized businesses with up to 200 employees, and Findmyshift for small teams of up to five staff members. TimeRex says it is built for Teams, and Setmore for small to medium service-based businesses.

What should a buyer check before signing up?

Findmyshift states that SMS messages incur an additional cost rather than being included in the standard subscription, and Setmore that the free plan limits users to a maximum of four staff members. ZoomShift states that the free plan restricts management to a maximum of twenty active team members, and Trafft that SMS credits are not included and can be purchased separately. Those are the limits each product publishes itself, not a full account of any plan.

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