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Comparisons and alternatives

Looking to switch tools? Here are the detailed comparisons of the 15 main market players and their alternatives.

The 4 criteria that actually make the difference

All of these tools show a schedule and count hours. What separates them, in practice, comes down to four things. Check them before you sign.

The pricing model

Almost the whole market charges per employee per month, so your bill follows your hiring and your seasonal staff. At €5 per employee, a team of 100 costs €500 a month. A flat price does not move when the team grows.

What you pay for and never use

Many tools sell scheduling and time tracking as one block. Yet a large share of shops only want a clean, shareable schedule that beats a spreadsheet. Check whether you can take only what you need.

How the team gets access

Half of retail staff have no work email address. If the tool requires an account per person just to read a schedule, it will never be adopted. Ask how an employee without an email sees their hours.

The way out

Commitment length, notice period, and payroll-ready data export. It is the point everyone checks last and regrets first.

Pricing model of the 15 main tools

ToolOriginPricing model
ComboFrancePer-employee per-month pricing.
SkelloFrancePer-employee per-month pricing, Starter / Premium / Success tiers.
FactorialSpainPer-employee per-month pricing depending on modules.
AgendrixCanadaPer-employee per-month pricing, Time Clock / Schedules / Plus plans.
ShyfterBelgiumPer-employee per-month pricing with optional modules.
SnapshiftFrancePer-employee per-month pricing, Essentials / Performance / Custom tiers.
PlandayDenmarkPer-employee per-month pricing, acquired by Xero in 2021.
BizneoSpainPer-employee per-month pricing on the full HR suite.
DeputyAustraliaPer-employee per-month pricing, Scheduling / Time / Premium plans.
When I WorkUnited StatesPer-employee per-month pricing, Essentials / Pro / Premium plans.
Sesame HRSpainPer-employee per-month pricing.
7shiftsCanadaPer-location per-month pricing, Comp / Appetizer / Entrée / The Works plans.
PersonioGermanyPer-employee per-month pricing on 3 plans: Core HR, People Workflow, People Workflow Plus.
SirenumUnited KingdomCustom quote based on organization size.
LuccaFranceModular per-employee per-month pricing, full HR suite.

Public pricing observed in 2026. Click a tool for the detailed comparison and its top 5 alternatives.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to per-employee scheduling software?
It depends on your team size. Below 10 employees, per-employee billing stays bearable. Above that, a flat price becomes clearly cheaper: Squadra charges €29 per month for the whole company, unlimited employees and stores, where €5 per employee reaches €500 a month for 100 people.
Can you use scheduling software without time tracking?
Yes. Most shops are first looking for a clear, shareable schedule, not a clock-in system. At Squadra the time-clock module is switched on or off in one click in settings: switched off, it disappears from the menu and the schedule works on its own.
How does an employee without an email address see their schedule?
Through a share link. The manager sends a link on WhatsApp or by text; the employee opens it, picks their first name once, and sees their week. No account, no password, and the page still opens without a network connection after the first visit.
How long does it take to switch scheduling software?
Count one to two hours for an independent shop: create the staff, enter a typical week, duplicate it. Hour histories export from the old tool and are kept for payroll. The real delay is not technical, it is the notice period on your current contract.