Comparison · Reviewed September 15, 2026
GetUp vs Planday
Planday is a solid per-user scheduler with a natural link to Xero. GetUp suits multi-site operators who want wages from real check-ins, an invoice archive and accountant access in one account, on a flat plan.
GetUp is our product, so read this as our side of the comparison. Planday's prices were read from its own pricing page on September 15, 2026.
At a glance
| Topic | Planday | GetUp |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Planday: £2.99 to £4.49 per user a month; Pro on request | GetUp: Flat plan from $108 a month with 25 employees included |
| Minimums | Planday: 5 users on Starter, 10 on Plus | GetUp: No user minimum |
| Accounting link | Planday: Owned by Xero | GetUp: A separate accountant login with per-feature access |
| Invoices | Planday: Not included | GetUp: Invoice and receipt archive; sales invoices in Stock on Scale; KSeF in Poland |
| Billing currency | Planday: GBP in the UK | GetUp: USD, EUR or PLN |
Which one fits
Choose Planday if
- You run Xero and want scheduling closely tied to it
- You want per-user pricing in pounds
- Scheduling is the main job you need solved
Choose GetUp if
- You operate several locations or brands under one company
- You want wages worked out from actual check-in times
- Your accountant needs a login to wages and invoices
How they charge
Planday
£2.99 per user / month
UK pricing: Starter £2.99 per user a month (5-user minimum), Plus £4.49 per user (10-user minimum) plus a £15 monthly fee, Pro on custom pricing. 30-day free trial with no card.
Source: Planday pricing page, checked September 15, 2026
GetUp
- Core$108 / €99 a monthUp to 25 employees and 3 locations
- Growth$173 / €159 a monthUp to 60 employees and 6 locations
- Scale$282 / €259 a monthUp to 100 employees and 10 locations
Extra employees are billed per person a month: $7 on Core, $6 on Growth, $5 on Scale. Enterprise starts at $449 / €399 a month. Also billed in PLN.
Switching from Planday
There's no Planday import in GetUp. You'd add locations and staff, set hourly rates and rebuild shift templates. UK teams keep their payroll software for PAYE, since GetUp doesn't file payroll taxes.
Other Planday alternatives worth a lookQuestions people ask
Is GetUp cheaper than Planday?
For small teams, no: Planday Starter for 10 users is £29.90 a month. GetUp starts at $108 or €99 for up to 25 employees, so it only compares well as headcount and locations grow.
Can I pay for GetUp in pounds?
No. GetUp bills in USD, EUR or PLN.
Does GetUp connect to Xero?
There's no Xero integration today. Your accountant can review wages and invoices in their own GetUp login instead.
Does GetUp handle UK payroll?
GetUp calculates gross wages from check-in hours and hourly rates. PAYE, National Insurance and RTI submissions still go through your payroll software or accountant.
Try GetUp next to Planday.
Set up one location, build a week of shifts and check a few people in. It's the quickest way to see which of the two fits the way you work.
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