Deputy
Deputy Scheduling Pricing
Deputy pricing from the vendor’s own pricing page: 3 plans, cost by headcount, and the extra fees to budget for.
- starting price
- $5/user/mo
Deputy plans
Lite
$5/user/mo
- Basic scheduling, timesheets and time clocking
- Labor law compliance
- Shift swap and find replacement
Core
$6.50/user/mo
- Auto-scheduling and demand forecasting
- Timesheet auto approval
- Biometrics time clocking
Pro
$9/user/mo
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Sandbox environment
- 24/7 live chat
Price at a glance
Starting price per employee
$5/user/mo
Pricing model
Per user
Price transparency
Published
Free trial
Yes
Free plan
No
Contract term
Monthly
Deputy cost by company size
- Lite$5/user/mo
- Core$6.50/user/mo
- Pro$9/user/mo
| Employees | Lite | Core | Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $5/mo$180 over 3 yrs | $6.50/mo$234 over 3 yrs | $9/mo$324 over 3 yrs |
| 5 | $25/mo$900 over 3 yrs | $32.50/mo$1,170 over 3 yrs | $45/mo$1,620 over 3 yrs |
| 10 | $50/mo$1,800 over 3 yrs | $65/mo$2,340 over 3 yrs | $90/mo$3,240 over 3 yrs |
| 25 | $125/mo$4,500 over 3 yrs | $162.50/mo$5,850 over 3 yrs | $225/mo$8,100 over 3 yrs |
| 50 | $250/mo$9,000 over 3 yrs | $325/mo$11,700 over 3 yrs | $450/mo$16,200 over 3 yrs |
| 100 | $500/mo$18,000 over 3 yrs | $650/mo$23,400 over 3 yrs | $900/mo$32,400 over 3 yrs |
List prices before discounts and add-ons.
Extra and hidden 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 plans
Listed by the vendor
Is it worth the price?
64th percentileDeputy at $125/mo vs a category median of $68.75 (list price per month at 25 employees, 7 employee scheduling software products with published prices).
At 25 employees, Deputy lists at $125 a month. Of the 7 employee scheduling software products with published prices, 4 cost less and 2 cost more.
Price comparison
| Product | Starting price | Pricing model | Pricing details |
|---|---|---|---|
 | $2/user/mo | Per user | Sling plans and prices |
 | $2/user/mo | Per user | ZoomShift plans and prices |
 When I Work | $2.50/user/mo | Per user | When I Work plans and prices |
 | $5/user/mo | Per user | Deputy pricing |
 | Quote only | Tiered plans | What 7shifts costs |
 Planday | Quote only | Tiered plans | What Planday costs |
Lowest published list price per month, cheapest first at 25 employees; quote-only products show no price.
Deputy price comparisons
Frequently asked questions
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.
Does Deputy have a free trial?
Yes. Deputy offers a trial of up to 31 days with no credit card required.
What plans does Deputy offer?
Deputy lists 3 plans: Lite ($5/user/mo), Core ($6.50/user/mo), and Pro ($9/user/mo). List prices, before discounts and add-ons.
What do alternatives to Deputy cost?
At 25 employees Deputy lists at $125 a month; the lowest-priced alternatives compared here are Sling ($50, $75 less), ZoomShift ($50, $75 less), and When I Work ($62.50, $62.50 less), at list price.
Does Deputy require a contract?
No. Deputy does not require a long-term contract.
Who makes Deputy?
Deputy (employee scheduling software) is sold by Deputy, founded in 2008 and headquartered in Sydney, Australia. Its plans and contract terms are set by Deputy; see the Deputy company profile for the products it sells and its ownership.
Is there a free version of Deputy?
No. Deputy lists paid plans only. A free trial is offered.
How much does Deputy cost per month?
On its lowest published plan ($5 per head), Deputy comes to about $50 a month for 10 employees and $250 for 50, at list price before add-ons and taxes; the Pro plan lists at $9/user/mo. How that compares across the category: What employee scheduling software costs.
What does Deputy charge beyond the subscription?
Deputy lists 6 extra costs: Deputy Payroll enabled by Paycor, HR add-on, Messaging+, Analytics+, SMS sent via Deputy, and 1 more.
Is Deputy cheaper than When I Work?
No, at list price. For 25 employees Deputy comes to $125 a month against $62.50 for When I Work. Features, support and contract terms side by side: Deputy vs When I Work.
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