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ZoomShift

Best ZoomShift Alternatives

10 products that do the same job as ZoomShift, matched to the reason you might switch, with similarity scores and published prices.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated Based on 20 sources, facts checked

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ZoomShift alternatives, closest first

  1. DeputySimilarity 63
  2. When I WorkSimilarity 63
  3. SlingSimilarity 60

Alternatives by reason for switching

  • Built for larger companies

    Deputy

    Serves enterprise companies; ZoomShift does not list enterprise among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises1

  • Built for mid-sized companies

    When I Work

    Serves mid-sized companies; ZoomShift does not list them among the sizes it serves.

    Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises2

ZoomShift alternatives, closest first

Products built for the same job come first, then products that also cover it, each group by similarity: the share of categories (50%), company sizes served (30%) and pricing model (20%) a product shares with ZoomShift.

Built for the same job

  1. Deputy

    vs ZoomShift: $125 vs $50 a month at 25 employees.

    Similarity63 of 100

    From $5/user/mo3

  2. When I Work

    vs ZoomShift: $62.50 vs $50 a month at 25 employees.

    Similarity63 of 100

    From $2.50/user/mo2

  3. Sling

    vs ZoomShift: Same list price as ZoomShift: $50 a month at 25 employees.

    Similarity60 of 100

    From $2/user/mo4

  4. Homebase

    vs ZoomShift: No list price or score published for both Homebase and ZoomShift yet.

    Similarity50 of 100
  5. 7shifts

    vs ZoomShift: No list price or score published for both 7shifts and ZoomShift yet.

    Similarity48 of 100
  6. Planday

    vs ZoomShift: No list price or score published for both Planday and ZoomShift yet.

    Similarity27 of 100
  7. Shiftboard

    vs ZoomShift: Quote-only pricing; ZoomShift publishes its prices.

    Similarity17 of 100

Also cover what ZoomShift does

  1. Buddy Punch

    vs ZoomShift: $193.75 vs $50 a month at 25 employees.

    Similarity80 of 100

    From $19/mo + $6.99/employee/mo (Pro plan)5

  2. ClockShark

    vs ZoomShift: $279.50 vs $50 a month at 25 employees.

    Similarity65 of 100

    From $42/mo + $9.50/employee/mo6

  3. QuickBooks Time

    vs ZoomShift: No list price or score published for both QuickBooks Time and ZoomShift yet.

    Similarity48 of 100

Why buyers look beyond ZoomShift

  1. Tight limits on the free plan

    Essentials is capped at 20 users and 1 location, schedules only 2 weeks ahead, and omits the time clock, swaps and PTO tracking.

  2. Overtime and geofencing need Premium

    Overtime warnings, auto-scheduling and the geofence time clock are listed only on the $4 Premium plan.

ZoomShift vs its closest alternatives

Employee Scheduling Software comparison: LeadChange Score, pricing and verified features
ProductScoreStarting price per employeePricing modelFree trialOpen APIMobile apps
ZoomShift7,8Not scored$2/user/moPer userYesNot disclosediOS, Android
Deputy3,9,108.9$5/user/moPer userYesYesiOS, Android
When I Work2,11,128.9$2.50/user/moPer userYesYesiOS, Android
Sling4,138.3$2/user/moPer userYesYesiOS, Android
Homebase148.1Not disclosedTiered plansYesNot disclosedYes
7shifts15,167.2Not disclosedTiered plansYesYesNot disclosed
Planday17,188.0Not disclosedTiered plansYesYesiOS, Android
Shiftboard19,20Not scoredNot disclosedQuote onlyNot disclosedNot disclosediOS, Android

Not disclosed = the vendor doesn’t publish it.

Alternatives to similar products

Frequently asked questions

What are the best alternatives to ZoomShift?

The closest alternatives to ZoomShift in Employee Scheduling Software are Deputy (63% similar), When I Work (63% similar), and Sling (60% similar), by the categories, company sizes and pricing model they share. Deputy vs ZoomShift: $125 vs $50 a month at 25 employees.

Which ZoomShift alternatives publish their prices?

Of the alternatives to ZoomShift, Deputy, When I Work, Sling, Homebase, 7shifts, and Planday publish list prices for at least one plan. ZoomShift publishes its prices too.

Why do teams look for ZoomShift alternatives?

The fit limits documented for ZoomShift: tight limits on the free plan and overtime and geofencing need Premium. The “Why buyers look beyond ZoomShift” section explains each one from its source.

Which ZoomShift alternatives offer a free trial?

Of the alternatives to ZoomShift, Deputy, When I Work, Sling, Homebase, and 5 more list a free trial, as ZoomShift does.

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Sources

The 20 pages this page's facts come from, with the day we last checked each one. The numbers beside the figures above link here.

Quotes from the sources
  1. Deputy deputy.com“Tackle today’s challenges andtomorrow’s opportunities with DeputySingle locationMulti locationFranchiseEnterprise”
  2. When I Work wheniwork.com/pricing“Whether you’re scheduling five employees or 500, When I Work keeps workforce management simple.” “When I Work pricing starts at just $2.50 per user per month for single-location teams”
  3. 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” “SMS charges apply if the SMS message is sent via the Deputy platforms (Web app/iPad/mobile apps)”
  4. 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” “Customers using Premium or Business plans have the option to save 15% by paying annually.”
  5. Buddy Punch buddypunch.com/pricing“Pro Optimize operations and workforce management for growing teams. $6.99/user/mo +$19 base fee per month”
  6. ClockShark clockshark.com/pricing“Standard $ 42 USD/month + $9.50 USD/month per user”
  7. ZoomShift zoomshift.com/pricing“Starter Top-notch scheduling and time tracking for growing organizations. $2” “What exactly is an "active team member?"”
  8. ZoomShift zoomshift.com“ZoomShift's free apps for iPhone and Android keep your team in sync and put you at ease.”
  9. Deputy deputy.com/features“Up to 31 days, no credit card required”
  10. 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”
  11. When I Work apidocs.wheniwork.com/external/index.html“The When I Work API is thorough, flexible, and restful”
  12. When I Work wheniwork.com/about“Google Play Store”
  13. Sling api.getsling.com“In order to interact with the API you need to have an authorization token”
  14. Homebase joinhomebase.com/pricing“/ location / month unlimited employees” “Free 14-day trial of All-in-One”
  15. 7shifts 7shifts.com/pricing“Per month/location” “Start a trial, it's free!”
  16. 7shifts developers.7shifts.com/docs/getting-started“The 7shifts API gives you programmatic access to the scheduling, labor, sales, and employee data behind a restaurant's 7shifts account.”
  17. Planday planday.com/pricing“Per user/month Min. 5 users / Upgrade or cancel anytime” “You can try Planday’s Plus package for 30 day, free. There’s no need to buy and we don’t ask for credit card details.”
  18. Planday planday.com“Work from anywhere, with the Planday app (on iOS and Android) that lets your team clock-in, communicate and more”
  19. UKG ukg.com/products/features/ukg-shiftboard“UKG Shiftboard is intelligent employee scheduling software designed for complex, high-compliance environments. It automates shift planning, optimizes labor costs, and ensures compliance with union rules, fatigue limits, and industry regulations.”
  20. Shiftboard, Inc. (App Store developer) apps.apple.com/us/app/ukg-shiftboard/id1528602950“Introducing the UKG Shiftboard mobile app. With our user-friendly mobile app, you can stay connected to your work schedule anytime, anywhere”

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