Deputy vs Shiftura

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.

Shiftura is scheduling software for small and midsize hourly teams. Managers create and publish schedules, review employee availability, and notify the team automatically. Employees can offer shifts to coworkers, who claim them for manager approval; managers may also define rules that auto-approve qualifying swaps. The service tracks how hours, weekends, and nights are distributed. It serves restaurants, retail, childcare, fitness, and hospitality. Shiftura runs on Android, iOS, and the web, and employees can use phones without downloading an app. Plans include a free option for up to five employees, Team at $32.50 a month for up to 25 employees, and Pro at $65.83 a month for up to 75. Team and Pro include a 14-day card-required trial. Shiftura does not include time tracking or a time clock.