Deputy vs RootHR

Deputy is workforce management software for building schedules, recording time and coordinating teams. Its scheduling tools can create and fill shifts around business requirements and staff availability, with options for auto-scheduling, availability collection, open shifts, shift swaps and time-off management. Clock-in apps, geofencing, biometric clocking and timesheet auto-approvals cover time and attendance. Deputy AI is included in every plan to assist with schedules, workforce questions and everyday tasks. The service runs on Android, iOS and the web. Plans are Lite at $5 per user per month, Core at $6.50 per user per month, and Pro at $9 per user per month, excluding applicable taxes. Monthly Lite, Core and Pro invoices have a $30 USD minimum spend. There is no free plan, but the advertised trial lasts up to 31 days and requires no credit card. Integrations include payroll, point-of-sale and HR categories, with ADP, BambooHR, QuickBooks, Xero and Zapier among the listed options. Deputy also provides API documentation. It states that it is ISO 27001 and UK Cyber Essentials certified and SOC 2 Type II compliant.

RootHR combines HR administration, workforce operations, and UKVI compliance in a cloud platform for UK employers. Its HR features include employee records, onboarding, attendance, leave, rota planning, recruitment, performance management, and document management. Compliance tools cover Right to Work checks, eVisa monitoring, sponsor licence management, expiry alerts, and compliance dashboards. The mobile app gives employees access to a directory, attendance, documents, and compliance alerts, and supports leave approval. The platform also lists employee self-service, role-based permissions, and an audit log. Root HR describes the service as secure and cloud-based and links to a Cyber Essentials certificate. All plans include standard support; Business Plus lists 24/7 priority support and a dedicated account manager. Enterprise includes a dedicated server environment and mobile app, with custom workflows and integrations but no named third-party services. Root HR says it serves UK businesses across sectors including healthcare, care homes, hospitality, retail, construction, and professional services. It advertises free onboarding, no setup fees, and UK-based support. The listed Business Starter annual price is £120 billed yearly, with a £14/month option, for up to 15 employees; prices exclude VAT.