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SOFTWARE/WORKFORCE MANAGEMENT/EMPLOYEE SCHEDULING/EMPLOYEE SCHEDULING SOFTWARE WITH TIME TRACKING

Employee scheduling software with time tracking

10 ranked, with a plain verdict on every entry.

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Connecteam takes the top spot on this list: it offers full access for free to teams with fewer than ten employees. When I Work is built for hourly workers in shift-based environments, and syncs attendance data with major payroll platforms like Rippling and ADP. Planday connects with payroll and HR systems to streamline data flow.
RANKENTRYSCORETRENDFROM
1ConnecteamAllows users to get fully set up within a single day94.0NEW–
2When I WorkAllows managers to build schedules in minutes and share them instantly94.0NEW–
3PlandayUses AI to build smart rotas that save time and money90.0NEW–
4SlingProvides integrated messaging and newsfeed features for team communication90.0NEW–
5ZenotiOffers an AI receptionist that answers calls and a Zeenie assistant for real-time insights90.0NEWCustom
67shiftsCreates smart schedules with built-in labour compliance tools88.0NEW–
7Upper HandAccepts payments and automates recurring billing without extra tools88.0NEW–
8PaycorBuilds AI to support human expertise in HR rather than replace it82.0NEWCustom quote (mid-market platform)
9PDCDelivers Explainable AI for full transparency into every decision76.0NEW–
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

When I Work

The workforce management app that gets your team on the same page.

When I Work is an all-in-one workforce management platform designed for hourly teams. It combines easy scheduling, integrated time tracking, and team messaging into one mobile-first system.

Best for hourly shift-based teams
94.0
03

Planday

Make your next shift more predictable

Planday is a workforce management platform designed for shift-based businesses. It provides scheduling, time tracking, and communication tools to help teams work efficiently.

90.0
04

Sling

Free employee scheduling and shift planning made easy

Sling is an employee scheduling platform that simplifies shift planning and team communication. It helps businesses save time and money by streamlining workforce management processes.

Best for small to medium-sized businesses across various industries
90.0
05

Zenoti

Enterprise-grade all-in-one platform for growing salons

Zenoti is an AI-powered platform for beauty and wellness businesses. It unifies operations from booking to payroll using data from thousands of global clients.

Best for Growing salons needing integrated booking, POS, CRM, and marketing automation
90.0
06

7shifts

The platform behind great restaurant teams

7shifts acts as a central hub to connect team workflows and keep key tasks organised in one place.

Best for restaurant operators seeking an all-in-one solution
88.0
07

Upper Hand

A better way to operate your sports business

Upper Hand is a sports scheduling software platform. It offers event registration, facility management and more in one place.

Best for sports businesses of every size
88.0
08

Paycor

Comprehensive mid-market HR platform consolidating payroll, HR, and compliance

Paycor is an HCM software provider empowering leaders with HR and payroll solutions. It offers expert-enabled AI tools to streamline workforce management.

Best for Mid-market organisations with 500-10,000 employees in healthcare, manufacturing, and retail
82.0
09

PDC

Reliable AI solutions for a complex world

PDC is a global leader in advanced planning and decision support software for mission-critical environments. It provides reliable AI solutions for complex operations across aviation and other sectors.

76.0
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

Who are these employee scheduling products built for?

Connecteam says it is built for small to medium-sized businesses with up to 200 employees, and When I Work for hourly workers in shift-based environments. Sling says it is built for small to medium-sized businesses across various industries, and Zenoti for salons, spas, medspas and fitness centres.

What should a buyer check before signing up?

Sling states that the free plan is limited to a maximum of thirty users, and sonected that Branch-specific modules and custom integrations are not included in standard packages and require individual agreements. Those are the limits each product publishes itself, not a full account of any plan.

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