Comparison · Reviewed September 15, 2026

GetUp vs Shiftbase

Shiftbase is a focused European scheduler with good absence tools and a free plan. GetUp brings the rota together with wages from real check-ins, an invoice archive and accountant logins for multi-site operators.

GetUp is our product, so read this as our side of the comparison. Shiftbase's prices were read from its own pricing page on September 15, 2026.

At a glance

GetUp and Shiftbase compared
TopicShiftbaseGetUp
PricingShiftbase: Free to 15 employees; €30 to €336 a month with included staffGetUp: Flat plan from €99 a month with 25 employees included
Extra staffShiftbase: €4 to €6 per extra employee a monthGetUp: €6 per extra employee a month on Core
Clock-inShiftbase: Clock in and out from BasicGetUp: Staff enter a short-lived code shown on the location's tablet
InvoicesShiftbase: Not includedGetUp: Invoice and receipt archive; sales invoices in Stock on Scale; KSeF in Poland
KSeF (Poland)Shiftbase: Not includedGetUp: Built in for companies registered in Poland

Which one fits

Choose Shiftbase if

  • You have a small team and want to start free
  • Absence management is central to how you schedule
  • You want AI forecasting inside your scheduling tool

Choose GetUp if

  • You run several locations or brands
  • You want wages calculated from real check-in times
  • You're in Poland and need KSeF e-invoicing

How they charge

Shiftbase

Free for up to 15 employees

Free up to 15 employees. Basic is €30 a month including 6 employees, then €4 each; Premium €72 including 12, then €5 each; Enterprise €336 including 48, then €6 each. 10% off yearly billing and a 14-day trial with no card.

Source: Shiftbase 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.

Full GetUp pricing

Switching from Shiftbase

GetUp has no Shiftbase import. Moving over means adding locations and staff, setting hourly rates, rebuilding shift templates and re-entering upcoming leave.

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Questions people ask

Is GetUp cheaper than Shiftbase?

For small teams, Shiftbase is cheaper and can be free. A 25-person team on Shiftbase Premium costs €137 a month; GetUp Core is €99 for up to 25 employees.

Does GetUp handle absence and leave?

Staff can request leave and managers review it in GetUp. Shiftbase's absence management goes further, with dedicated plan features built around it.

Does GetUp support KSeF?

Yes, for companies registered in Poland: GetUp sends and archives FA-3 e-invoices through KSeF. Companies outside Poland can switch it on for a monthly fee.

Which currencies does GetUp bill in?

USD, EUR or PLN.

Try GetUp next to Shiftbase.

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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