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Alternatives · Reviewed September 15, 2026

The best Deputy alternatives in 2026

Deputy is a capable scheduling and time-clock product, and for plenty of hourly teams it's the right choice. People start looking elsewhere for a few recurring reasons: per-user pricing that climbs with every hire, payroll and HR sold as add-ons, or work that reaches past the rota. These are the alternatives worth a serious look, what each does best and what it costs.

GetUp is our product. It appears on this list where it fits, with its limits spelled out. Every price was read from the vendor's own pricing page on September 15, 2026.

At a glance

Deputy alternatives at a glance
ToolBest forStarting price
1. GetUpMulti-location teams that want scheduling, wages and paperwork in one account$108 / €99 a month
2. When I WorkSmall hourly teams watching per-user cost$2.50 per user / month
3. HomebaseUS businesses with one or two locationsFree for 1 location
4. 7shiftsRestaurantsFree for 1 location
5. ConnecteamDeskless and field teamsFree for up to 10 users
6. SlingTeams that want a free schedulerFree for up to 30 users
7. RotaCloudUK teams that mainly need rota planning£10 / month for up to 5 employees

Why people look for Deputy alternatives

Cost rises with every hire
All Deputy plans are per user. A 40-person team on Core pays $260 a month before add-ons, and each new hire adds $6.50.
Payroll and HR are extras
Deputy Payroll adds $8 per user plus a $49 monthly base, so payroll for that same 40-person team is another $369 a month. HR is $2 per user on top.
The rota is only part of the job
If you also want an archive of supplier invoices, a login for your accountant or one view across several brands, Deputy leaves those to other tools.

How to choose

  1. 01

    Count people per location

    Per-user pricing suits small or seasonal teams. Per-location or flat pricing usually costs less once each site has a larger crew.

  2. 02

    Decide who finishes payroll

    Some tools process payroll and taxes, others pass hours to a payroll provider or accountant. Settle this first, because it changes which prices you're really comparing.

  3. 03

    Test clock-in on a busy shift

    Kiosks, phone apps and on-site codes behave very differently at a crowded door. Try the staff side during the trial, not only the manager screens.

The alternatives, in detail

  1. 01

    GetUp

    Our product

    Best for: Multi-location teams that want scheduling, wages and paperwork in one account

    GetUp covers shift planning, check-in at each site and wages calculated from real hours, then adds an invoice and receipt archive, accountant logins and an AI assistant, on a flat monthly plan instead of per-user fees. It doesn't file payroll taxes, so US and UK teams still close payroll with a provider.

    Where it's strong

    • Several brands and locations under one account and one login
    • Wages calculated from each person's real check-in and check-out times
    • An invoice and receipt archive with the original files, plus sales invoices in the Stock module on Scale
    • Accountants get their own login with per-feature access, without taking an employee seat
    • An AI assistant that answers from your own shifts, wages and invoices

    Watch out for

    • It doesn't withhold or file payroll taxes, so US and UK teams still finish payroll with a provider or accountant
    • One account is one company: separate legal entities need separate accounts
    • No free plan, and no billing in GBP
    • Staff check in by entering a code shown on the location's tablet, so everyone needs their own login

    $108 / €99 a month

    Flat monthly plans. Core is $108 for up to 25 employees, 3 locations and 2 brands; Growth is $173 (60 employees, 6 locations); Scale is $282 (100 employees, 10 locations). Extra employees on Core cost $7 each a month. Billed in USD, EUR or PLN.

    Source: getup.dev pricing, checked September 15, 2026

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  2. 02

    When I Work

    Best for: Small hourly teams watching per-user cost

    The closest like-for-like switch: scheduling, time clock and team messaging from $2.50 per user, with payroll handled through integrations.

    Where it's strong

    • A low per-user entry price
    • Auto scheduling and multi-week schedules on Essentials
    • Team messaging built in
    • Payroll integrations available on every plan

    Watch out for

    • Scheduling rules, role permissions and custom reports start on Pro
    • Payroll happens in a connected payroll product, not in When I Work
    • Priced per user

    $2.50 per user / month

    Per user a month: Essentials $2.50, Pro $5, Premium $8. 14-day free trial with no card; payroll runs through integrations.

    Source: wheniwork.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

    GetUp vs When I Work, side by side
  3. 03

    Homebase

    Best for: US businesses with one or two locations

    Free for a single location with up to 10 employees, and paid plans are charged per location rather than per user, which favors larger crews at one site.

    Where it's strong

    • A free plan for a single small location
    • Unlimited employees on paid plans, priced per location
    • Payroll, tip management and hiring add-ons in the same product
    • A 14-day free trial of All-in-One with no card

    Watch out for

    • Each extra location is another full plan fee
    • Pricing is in USD and the product is built around US small businesses
    • Payroll and tip management cost extra

    Free for 1 location

    Basic is free for one location and up to 10 employees. Paid plans are per location a month, billed annually: Essentials $24, Plus $56, All-in-One $96 ($30, $70 and $120 monthly). Payroll is $39 a month plus $6 per employee paid.

    Source: joinhomebase.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

    GetUp vs Homebase, side by side
  4. 04

    7shifts

    Best for: Restaurants

    Built for restaurant scheduling, with tip management and payroll in the same product. The free plan covers one location and up to 15 employees.

    Where it's strong

    • Built around restaurant scheduling
    • Tip management and payroll in the same product, included on Premium
    • A free plan for one small location

    Watch out for

    • Employee caps on Essentials (30) and Pro (60)
    • Each location is billed separately
    • Designed for restaurants, so less natural for retail or services

    Free for 1 location

    Comp is free for one location and up to 15 employees. Paid plans are per location a month, billed annually: Essentials $39.99 (up to 30 employees), Pro $79.99 (up to 60), Premium $134.99 (unlimited). Payroll is $39.99 per location plus $6 per employee paid, and payroll and tip management are both included on Premium.

    Source: 7shifts.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

    GetUp vs 7shifts, side by side
  5. 05

    Connecteam

    Best for: Deskless and field teams

    Scheduling, time clock, chat, checklists and training in one staff app, free for up to 10 users and then priced per hub.

    Where it's strong

    • A free plan across all hubs for teams of up to 10
    • Scheduling, time clock, chat, forms and training in one staff app
    • A flat hub price for the first 30 users

    Watch out for

    • Scheduling, communication and HR tools are bought as separate hubs
    • Per-user fees apply beyond 30 users
    • No invoicing or accounting features

    Free for up to 10 users

    The free plan covers every hub for up to 10 users. Paid hubs start at $29 a month for the first 30 users (Basic), then $49 (Advanced) and $99 (Expert), plus a per-user fee past 30. Each hub is a separate subscription.

    Source: connecteam.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

    GetUp vs Connecteam, side by side
  6. 06

    Sling

    Best for: Teams that want a free scheduler

    Scheduling and messaging are free for up to 30 users, and paid plans stay at $4 per user or less.

    Where it's strong

    • Free scheduling and messaging for up to 30 users
    • Labor cost and overtime tracking from Premium
    • You pay only for active users, prorated when someone leaves

    Watch out for

    • Kiosk clock-in and reports need the Business plan
    • Per-user pricing once you pass the free plan
    • No invoicing features

    Free for up to 30 users

    Free for up to 30 users. Premium is $2 per user a month ($1.70 annually) and adds mobile time tracking, labor cost and overtime tracking. Business is $4 ($3.40 annually) and adds kiosk time tracking, reports and PTO management.

    Source: getsling.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

    GetUp vs Sling, side by side
  7. 07

    RotaCloud

    Best for: UK teams that mainly need rota planning

    A UK rota tool with unlimited sites on every plan and holiday management included, priced in pounds.

    Where it's strong

    • Unlimited sites on every plan
    • Holiday management included
    • Labour forecasting and budget caps on Pro

    Watch out for

    • Time and attendance is a paid add-on
    • The price steps up as headcount grows

    £10 / month for up to 5 employees

    For 1 to 5 employees, Standard is £10 and Pro £15 a month, and the price rises with team size. Time & Attendance is a £4.50 monthly add-on. 30-day free trial without payment details; annual billing saves two months.

    Source: rotacloud.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

Questions people ask

What's the cheapest alternative to Deputy?

For small teams, the free plans from Sling (up to 30 users) and Homebase (one location, up to 10 employees) cost nothing. Among per-user tools, When I Work starts at $2.50 a user against Deputy's $5 on Lite.

Is there a Deputy alternative without per-user pricing?

Yes. Homebase and 7shifts charge per location, and GetUp is a flat monthly plan that includes up to 25 employees on Core. Connecteam charges a flat hub fee for the first 30 users.

Which Deputy alternatives include payroll?

Homebase and 7shifts sell payroll add-ons (from $39 a month plus $6 per employee paid), and 7shifts includes it on Premium. GetUp calculates gross wages from check-in hours but doesn't process payroll taxes.

Can GetUp replace Deputy?

For scheduling, check-in and wage calculation across several locations, yes, and it adds an invoice archive, accountant logins and an AI assistant. If you depend on Deputy's demand forecasting or on payroll that files taxes, GetUp doesn't cover that.

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