Deputy Scheduling Review
Deputy is a workforce management platform offering employee scheduling, time and attendance, HR, Paycor-enabled payroll and AI tools, priced per user per month.
- Company size
- Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises2
- Pricing model
- Per user1
- Free trial
- Yes3
- Deployment
- Cloud4
Best for
- Shift-based businesses, from single locations to franchises and enterprises
- Multi-location employers managing fair workweek rules
- Buyers who want public per-user pricing
Not ideal for
- Teams that need payroll and HR included in the base price
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How we evaluated Deputy
This review rests on the 25 facts this page shows, each checked against the source listed under “Sources”, most recently on . We did not test the product hands-on: the score uses only those verified facts, as our methodology explains; third-party ratings, where we quote them, never count in the score.
Our verdict
Deputy suits shift-based businesses, from single locations to franchises and enterprises, that want scheduling, time clocking and labor-law compliance at published per-user prices: Lite starts at $5 per user a month on annual billing. It holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 and SOC 2 Type 2, and Deputy AI is included in every plan at an introductory free price. It is less suited to very small teams on monthly billing, which carry a $30 minimum per invoice, or to buyers who need SSO without the Pro plan.
Strengths
Published per-user pricing
Lite is $5, Core $6.50 and Pro $9 per user per month on annual billing ($5.50, $7.25 and $10 billed monthly), with no base fee.
Evidence: Price transparency: Published1
Compliance and labor-cost controls
Fair workweek rules, break and overtime handling, and overtime-risk alerts are listed as capabilities.
Evidence: Fair workweek support: Yes3
Broad payroll integrations
Listed native integrations include ADP, Gusto, Paychex, Paycom, Paycor, Paylocity and QuickBooks.
Evidence
Notable integrations: ADP, Gusto, Paychex, Paycom, Paycor, Xero, Clover, Square, Lightspeed, BambooHR, HiBob, QuickBooks5
Audited security posture
Deputy reports a SOC 2 Type 2 report and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification on its trust center.
Evidence: SOC 2 Type II: Yes6
Weaknesses
Key modules are add-ons
Payroll enabled by Paycor costs from $8 per user per month plus a $49 monthly base fee, and Deputy says both vary by business size; the HR add-on costs $2 per user per month.
Evidence
Extra costs: Deputy Payroll enabled by Paycor: $8/user/month billed monthly + $49 monthly base fee (available on annual Core and Pro plans in the US; base and per-employee fee varies by business size), HR add-on: $2/user/month (30-day free trial; US, UK, Australia), Messaging+: $1.95/user/month (30-day free trial; included in Pro), Analytics+: $1.50/user/month (30-day free trial; included in Pro), Minimum monthly spend $30 per invoice on monthly Lite, Core and Pro plans (from Sept 1, 2025), SMS sent via Deputy: $0.01 per 160 characters (US), Paid onboarding available on annual plans1
Minimum spend on monthly plans
Monthly Lite, Core and Pro plans carry a $30 minimum per invoice from September 1, 2025.
Evidence
Extra costs: Deputy Payroll enabled by Paycor: $8/user/month billed monthly + $49 monthly base fee (available on annual Core and Pro plans in the US; base and per-employee fee varies by business size), HR add-on: $2/user/month (30-day free trial; US, UK, Australia), Messaging+: $1.95/user/month (30-day free trial; included in Pro), Analytics+: $1.50/user/month (30-day free trial; included in Pro), Minimum monthly spend $30 per invoice on monthly Lite, Core and Pro plans (from Sept 1, 2025), SMS sent via Deputy: $0.01 per 160 characters (US), Paid onboarding available on annual plans1
SSO and sandbox only on Pro
Single Sign-On, a sandbox environment and 24/7 live chat are listed only in the $9 Pro plan.
Evidence: Single sign-on: Yes1
Price at a glance
Deputy cost at 10 to 100 employees
- Lite$5/user/mo
- Core$6.50/user/mo
- Pro$9/user/mo
| Employees | Lite | Core | Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | $50/mo | $65/mo | $90/mo |
| 25 | $125/mo | $162.50/mo | $225/mo |
| 50 | $250/mo | $325/mo | $450/mo |
| 100 | $500/mo | $650/mo | $900/mo |
Monthly cost at each plan’s annual-billing rate, before add-ons and taxes, from the published price model of each plan.
Quick answers
- How much does Deputy cost?
- Lite costs $5, Core $6.50 and Pro $9 per user per month on annual billing, or $5.50, $7.25 and $10 billed monthly, excluding taxes.Based on Extra costs: Deputy Payroll enabled by Paycor: $8/user/month billed monthly + $49 monthly base fee (available on annual Core and Pro plans in the US; base and per-employee fee varies by business size), HR add-on: $2/user/month (30-day free trial; US, UK, Australia), Messaging+: $1.95/user/month (30-day free trial; included in Pro), Analytics+: $1.50/user/month (30-day free trial; included in Pro), Minimum monthly spend $30 per invoice on monthly Lite, Core and Pro plans (from Sept 1, 2025), SMS sent via Deputy: $0.01 per 160 characters (US), Paid onboarding available on annual plans1
- Does Deputy have a free trial?
- Yes. Deputy offers a trial of up to 31 days with no credit card required.Based on Free trial: Yes3
- Does Deputy integrate with QuickBooks?
- Yes. QuickBooks is listed as a native integration on Deputy's integrations page.Based on Notable integrations: ADP, Gusto, Paychex, Paycom, Paycor, Xero, Clover, Square, Lightspeed, BambooHR, HiBob, QuickBooks5
- Does Deputy offer payroll?
- Yes, in the US as an add-on: Deputy Payroll enabled by Paycor, available on annual Core and Pro plans from $8 per user per month plus a $49 monthly base fee, both varying by business size.Based on Extra costs: Deputy Payroll enabled by Paycor: $8/user/month billed monthly + $49 monthly base fee (available on annual Core and Pro plans in the US; base and per-employee fee varies by business size), HR add-on: $2/user/month (30-day free trial; US, UK, Australia), Messaging+: $1.95/user/month (30-day free trial; included in Pro), Analytics+: $1.50/user/month (30-day free trial; included in Pro), Minimum monthly spend $30 per invoice on monthly Lite, Core and Pro plans (from Sept 1, 2025), SMS sent via Deputy: $0.01 per 160 characters (US), Paid onboarding available on annual plans1
Coverage of core employee scheduling software capabilities
Each core capability we evaluate in Employee Scheduling Software, checked against Deputy’s own documentation. “Not verified yet” means we have not confirmed it either way, not that it is missing.
9 verified of 11 core capabilities
Employee Scheduling Software
Specifications
Product
- Modules
- Scheduling, Time & attendance, HR management (add-on), Payroll enabled by Paycor (add-on, US), Communications (Messaging+ add-on), Analytics+ (add-on), Deputy AI1
- Mobile apps
- iOS, Android1
- AI features
- Deputy AI (included in every plan, introductory free), AI auto-scheduling, AI labor forecasting1
Deputy integrations
Connected through Zapier
Deputy integration coverage
The 10 apps that employee scheduling software products document most often, and whether Deputy documents each.
10 of the 10 most-connected apps documented by Deputy; median of the 13 products compared: 6
- QuickBooks · documented by 11 of 13
- Paychex · documented by 10 of 13
- ADP · documented by 9 of 13
- Gusto · documented by 8 of 13
- Square · documented by 7 of 13
- Clover · documented by 6 of 13
- Lightspeed · documented by 6 of 13
- Xero · documented by 5 of 13
- Zapier · documented by 5 of 13
- Paycom · documented by 4 of 13
Integrations each vendor documents (native, marketplace, Zapier, API or named by the vendor), 13 live employee scheduling software products. Not documented does not mean not possible.
Where it ranks
- #2 of 10 scoredEmployee Scheduling Software
- #4 of 14 scoredTime & Attendance Software
- #3 of 9 scoredWorkforce Management Software
- #1 of 7 scoredEmployee Scheduling Software for Enterprises
- #1 of 5 scoredEmployee Scheduling Software for Mid-Sized Companies
- #1 of 10 scoredEmployee Scheduling Software for Small Business
- #2 of 6 scoredTime & Attendance Software for Enterprises
- #1 of 7 scoredTime & Attendance Software for Mid-Sized Companies
- #4 of 13 scoredTime & Attendance Software for QuickBooks
- #3 of 12 scoredTime & Attendance Software for Small Business
- #2 of 5 scoredTime & Attendance Software for Xero
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Security and compliance
Support
About Deputy
Official profiles
Deputy: frequently asked questions
Is Deputy safe?
Deputy states it holds a SOC 2 Type 2 report (announced February 19, 2026) and ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, listed on its trust center.
What is Deputy used for?
Deputy, on the market since 2008, is an employee scheduling software product built for small businesses, mid-market companies, and enterprises. Its modules include Scheduling, Time & attendance, HR management, Payroll enabled by Paycor, and 3 more.
Is Deputy legit?
Deputy is sold by the company of the same name, which was founded in 2008, is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and is privately held. Deputy states SOC 2 Type II compliance.
What are the best alternatives to Deputy?
In our employee scheduling software ranking, the highest-scored products other than Deputy are 7shifts, When I Work, and Planday. Compared side by side, by reason to switch: Deputy alternatives.
Which is better, Deputy or Connecteam?
Our Deputy vs Connecteam comparison sets out when each one fits.
What are the pros and cons of Deputy?
Strengths documented on the vendor’s own pages: published per-user pricing, compliance and labor-cost controls, and broad payroll integrations. It is less suited to teams that need payroll and HR included in the base price.
Does Deputy have an API?
Yes. Deputy offers an API (REST), with webhooks for event updates.
Is Deputy secure?
Deputy states a SOC 2 Type II report and ISO 27001 certification. It supports single sign-on.
Does Deputy have a mobile app?
Yes. Deputy lists mobile apps: iOS, Android.
Is Deputy good for small businesses?
Deputy lists small businesses among the company sizes it is built for (small businesses, mid-market companies, and enterprises); for 10 employees its list prices come to $50 a month. It ranks #1 of 10 in our employee scheduling software for small businesses.
How this page was made
What it is built from
25 verified facts, each checked against the vendor's own pages or another primary source, most recently on Oct 21, 2026.
Method
Scored and compared with the LeadChange methodology, version 1.5. Read the methodology
Independent review
Passed our independent review on Nov 1, 2026. How we review
Hands-on testing
We have not tested Deputy hands-on: this page uses public information only.
Who made it
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Sources
The 7 pages this page's facts come from. The date beside each is our last check of the facts taken from it (the oldest, when they differ). The numbers beside the figures above link here.
Quotes from the sources
- Deputy deputy.com/pricing“Lite Everything you need to get started with scheduling and time tracking $5 per user per month (USD excl. all applicable taxes) billed upfront or in monthly installments” “per user per month billed monthly + $49 monthly base fee”
- Deputy deputy.com“Tackle today’s challenges andtomorrow’s opportunities with DeputySingle locationMulti locationFranchiseEnterprise”
- Deputy deputy.com/features“Up to 31 days, no credit card required”
- Deputy deputy.com/about“2008Deputy officially launchedWith the advent of the cloud, Steve and Ashik saw the potential impact Deputy could have in any workplace, anywhere” “SydneyOur HQ is a melting pot of teams across Design, Engineering and Product”
- Deputy deputy.com/integrations“Also integrate non-cloud POS Sales data via CSV files saved in Dropbox”
- Deputy trust.deputy.com“ComplianceCyber EssentialsISO/IEC 27001:2022SOC 2 Type 2TX-RAMP Level 2”
- Deputy developer.deputy.com/docs/getting-started-with-the-deputy-api“This can allow a developer to build integrations which are not currently possible via the RESTful API” “Deputy also allows users and developers to setup webhooks within Deputy”
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