Planday plans
Starter
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Per user per month, minimum 5 users
- Intuitive scheduling
- Simple time tracking
- Working time rules and compliance warnings
Plus
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Per user per month plus a monthly subscription fee, minimum 10 users
- Advanced scheduling
- Leave and absence management
- Payroll reporting and integrations
Pro
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Custom pricing
- Custom planning metrics
- Auto-scheduling
- Custom permissions and user roles
Price at a glance
Extra and hidden costs
Price comparison
| Product | Starting price | Pricing model | Pricing details |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sling | $2/user/mo2 | Per user | What Sling costs |
 When I Work | $2.50/user/mo3 | Per user | When I Work pricing |
 Deputy | $5/user/mo4 | Per user | What Deputy costs |
 Planday | See plans | Tiered plans | Planday pricing |
 7shifts | See plans | Tiered plans | 7shifts plans and prices |
 Homebase | See plans | Tiered plans | Homebase plans and prices |
 Shiftboard | Quote only | Quote only | Shiftboard pricing |
Lowest published monthly price of a plan for employee scheduling software, cheapest first at 25 employees. “See plans”: priced on another basis; “Quote only”: no published price.
Planday price comparisons
Frequently asked questions
How much does Planday cost?
Planday has Starter, Plus and Pro tiers. Starter and Plus are priced per user per month and Pro is custom, but the pricing page shows no US dollar prices, so ask Planday for a US quote.
Does Planday have a free trial?
Yes. You can try the Plus package free for 30 days, with no credit card required.
What plans does Planday offer?
Planday lists 3 plans: Starter, Plus, and Pro. No plan shows a published price.
What do alternatives to Planday cost?
Planday quotes its price; at 25 employees, the most similar alternatives compared here that publish one are Deputy ($125, 63% similar), When I Work ($62.50, 63% similar), and Sling ($50, 45% similar), a month at list price.
How much does Planday cost per employee?
Planday publishes no price; 3 alternatives compared here start at $2–$5 per employee a month.
Does Planday require a contract?
No. Planday does not require a long-term contract.
What does Planday charge beyond the subscription?
Planday lists 3 extra costs: Paid onboarding services on request, A fee for each SMS sent through Planday, and Plus and Pro carry a monthly subscription fee.
Who makes Planday?
Planday (employee scheduling software) is sold by Planday Ltd, founded in 2004 and headquartered in London, United Kingdom. Its plans and contract terms are set by Planday Ltd.
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Planday Pricing
Sources
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Quotes from the sources
- Planday planday.com/pricing“For teams with comprehensive workforce management needs” “Per user/month Min. 5 users / Upgrade or cancel anytime”
- Sling getsling.com/pricing“Take it to the next level by adding tools for tracking time and optimizing labor costs. $2.001.70 per user per month”
- When I Work wheniwork.com/pricing“When I Work pricing starts at just $2.50 per user per month for single-location teams”
- 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”
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