--- title: "9 Best Free Employee Scheduling Software 2026 | Capterra" description: "Learn about and compare the 9 best free Employee Scheduling software in 2026. Understand the pros and cons and cost of each tool to narrow your choices." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/employee-scheduling-software/s/free/" page_type: "subcategory" language: "en" --- # Best Employee Scheduling Software for free Written by Ines Bahr Ines is an analyst with nearly 10 years in HR, recruiting, performance management, compliance, and workforce technology, plus AI. Her insights draw on 30+ studies and 2.5M+ Capterra reviews. [See full bio and all articles](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/ines-bahr/). ## Top 10 free products, ranked by reviewer ratings ### Ranked free Employee Scheduling products | Rank | Product | Overall rating | Category rating | Key attribute | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Agendrix](https://www.capterra.com/p/148280/Agendrix/) | 4.8 out of 5 (212 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (171 category reviews) | Highly rated for Quality of Support | CA$3.50 Per User, Per Month | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Calendar Management, Communication Management, Employee Database, Employee Management, Mobile Access, Payroll Management, Schedule Distribution, Timesheet Management | | 2 | [WorkInSync](https://www.capterra.com/p/215113/Work-in-Sync/) | 4.8 out of 5 (141 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (49 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $2.50 Per User, Per Month | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Calendar Management, Communication Management, Employee Database, Employee Management, Mobile Access, Timesheet Management; Not included: Payroll Management, Schedule Distribution | | 3 | [Teamplify](https://www.capterra.com/p/213106/Teamplify/) | 4.8 out of 5 (73 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (35 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $2.50 Per User, Per Month | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Calendar Management, Employee Database, Employee Management, Timesheet Management; Not included: Communication Management, Mobile Access, Payroll Management, Schedule Distribution | | 4 | [Calendbook](https://www.capterra.com/p/10011017/Calendbook/) | 4.8 out of 5 (119 reviews) | 4.9 out of 5 (49 category reviews) | Highly rated for Value for Money | $2.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Calendar Management, Employee Management, Mobile Access; Not included: Communication Management, Employee Database, Payroll Management, Schedule Distribution, Timesheet Management | | 5 | [Aplano](https://www.capterra.com/p/203835/Aplano/) | 4.8 out of 5 (113 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (78 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | €2.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Calendar Management, Communication Management, Employee Database, Employee Management, Mobile Access, Payroll Management, Schedule Distribution, Timesheet Management | | 6 | [Clockify](https://www.capterra.com/p/169607/Clockify/) | 4.8 out of 5 (9,276 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (266 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $4.99 Per User, Per Month | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Calendar Management, Communication Management, Employee Database, Employee Management, Mobile Access, Payroll Management, Schedule Distribution, Timesheet Management | | 7 | [Findmyshift](https://www.capterra.com/p/115536/Findmyshift/) | 4.6 out of 5 (1,204 reviews) | 4.7 out of 5 (520 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $25.00 Other, Per Month | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Calendar Management, Employee Database, Employee Management, Mobile Access, Payroll Management, Schedule Distribution, Timesheet Management; Not included: Communication Management | | 8 | [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) | 4.6 out of 5 (5,322 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (2,645 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $29.00 Flat Rate, Per Month | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Calendar Management, Communication Management, Employee Database, Employee Management, Mobile Access, Payroll Management, Schedule Distribution, Timesheet Management | | 9 | [7shifts](https://www.capterra.com/p/123038/7shifts-Restaurant-Scheduling/) | 4.7 out of 5 (1,212 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (413 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | $39.99 Other, Per Month | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Calendar Management, Communication Management, Employee Database, Employee Management, Mobile Access, Payroll Management, Schedule Distribution, Timesheet Management | | 10 | [Coast](https://www.capterra.com/p/202945/Coast/) | 4.7 out of 5 (101 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (37 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Setup | $20.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Alerts/Notifications, Calendar Management, Communication Management, Employee Database, Mobile Access; Not included: Employee Management, Payroll Management, Schedule Distribution, Timesheet Management | Category rating: Rating from reviewers who used each product as Employee Scheduling software, with the number of those reviews. Products are ranked by this rating, adjusted for how many reviews support it. For the complete directory, see [the full product list](#full-product-list). --- ## See top 10 product details ### 1. [Agendrix](https://www.capterra.com/p/148280/Agendrix/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (212 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (171 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Quality of Support Starting price: CA$3.50 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Communication Management: Included - Employee Database: Included - Employee Management: Included - Mobile Access: Included - Payroll Management: Included - Schedule Distribution: Included - Timesheet Management: Included --- ### 2. [WorkInSync](https://www.capterra.com/p/215113/Work-in-Sync/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (141 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (49 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $2.50 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Communication Management: Included - Employee Database: Included - Employee Management: Included - Mobile Access: Included - Payroll Management: Not included - Schedule Distribution: Not included - Timesheet Management: Included --- ### 3. [Teamplify](https://www.capterra.com/p/213106/Teamplify/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (73 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (35 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $2.50 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Communication Management: Not included - Employee Database: Included - Employee Management: Included - Mobile Access: Not included - Payroll Management: Not included - Schedule Distribution: Not included - Timesheet Management: Included --- ### 4. [Calendbook](https://www.capterra.com/p/10011017/Calendbook/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (119 reviews) Category rating: 4.9 out of 5 (49 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Value for Money Starting price: $2.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Communication Management: Not included - Employee Database: Not included - Employee Management: Included - Mobile Access: Included - Payroll Management: Not included - Schedule Distribution: Not included - Timesheet Management: Not included --- ### 5. [Aplano](https://www.capterra.com/p/203835/Aplano/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (113 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (78 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup Starting price: €2.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Communication Management: Included - Employee Database: Included - Employee Management: Included - Mobile Access: Included - Payroll Management: Included - Schedule Distribution: Included - Timesheet Management: Included --- ### 6. [Clockify](https://www.capterra.com/p/169607/Clockify/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (9,276 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (266 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $4.99 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Communication Management: Included - Employee Database: Included - Employee Management: Included - Mobile Access: Included - Payroll Management: Included - Schedule Distribution: Included - Timesheet Management: Included #### Pros based on reviews - Robust project time management - Comprehensive productivity tracking tools #### Cons based on reviews - Inconsistent mobile and desktop experience - Cumbersome manual time entry --- ### 7. [Findmyshift](https://www.capterra.com/p/115536/Findmyshift/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (1,204 reviews) Category rating: 4.7 out of 5 (520 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $25.00 Other, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Communication Management: Not included - Employee Database: Included - Employee Management: Included - Mobile Access: Included - Payroll Management: Included - Schedule Distribution: Included - Timesheet Management: Included #### Pros based on reviews - Efficient team coordination tools - Universal platform accessibility #### Cons based on reviews - Limited mobile functionality - Occasional software glitches --- ### 8. [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (5,322 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (2,645 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $29.00 Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Communication Management: Included - Employee Database: Included - Employee Management: Included - Mobile Access: Included - Payroll Management: Included - Schedule Distribution: Included - Timesheet Management: Included #### Pros based on reviews - All-in-one team collaboration tool - Unified team communication hub #### Cons based on reviews - Overwhelming and inconsistent notifications - Recurring bugs disrupt workflows --- ### 9. [7shifts](https://www.capterra.com/p/123038/7shifts-Restaurant-Scheduling/) Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 (1,212 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (413 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup Starting price: $39.99 Other, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Communication Management: Included - Employee Database: Included - Employee Management: Included - Mobile Access: Included - Payroll Management: Included - Schedule Distribution: Included - Timesheet Management: Included #### Pros based on reviews - Intuitive and accessible interface - Centralized team communication tools #### Cons based on reviews - Frequent glitches and disruptions - Unreliable notification delivery --- ### 10. [Coast](https://www.capterra.com/p/202945/Coast/) Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 (101 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (37 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Setup Starting price: $20.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Alerts/Notifications: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Communication Management: Included - Employee Database: Included - Employee Management: Not included - Mobile Access: Included - Payroll Management: Not included - Schedule Distribution: Not included - Timesheet Management: Not included --- ## All employee scheduling software with a free version [4.6 (5322)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/employee-scheduling-software/#shortlist) Create Schedules Fast, Fill Open Shifts & Reduce No-Shows - Built for Deskless Teams. Try Free for 14 Days. [Learn more about Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) Employee Scheduling features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Calendar Management Communication Management Employee Database Employee Management Mobile Access Payroll Management Schedule Distribution Timesheet Management [4.6 (1158)](https://www.capterra.com/p/153076/Homebase/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/employee-scheduling-software/#shortlist) Create and share schedules in minutes with smart alerts, templates, and built-in shift management for hourly teams. [Learn more about Homebase](https://www.capterra.com/p/153076/Homebase/) Employee Scheduling features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Calendar Management Communication Management Employee Database Employee Management Mobile Access Payroll Management Schedule Distribution Timesheet Management 82% recommend this product [4.4 (380)](https://www.capterra.com/p/110931/Zoho-People/reviews/) Control every aspect of your shift with flexible shift scheduling software.  [Learn more about Zoho People](https://www.capterra.com/p/110931/Zoho-People/) Employee Scheduling features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Calendar Management Communication Management Employee Database Employee Management Mobile Access Payroll Management Schedule Distribution Timesheet Management Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. [4.5 (558)](https://www.capterra.com/p/156644/OpenSimSim/reviews/) SocialSchedules is a free employee scheduling tool for web & mobile. Build your schedule in minutes & send it to your team in a click. [Learn more about SocialSchedules](https://www.capterra.com/p/156644/OpenSimSim/) Employee Scheduling features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Calendar Management Communication Management Employee Database Employee Management Mobile Access Payroll Management Schedule Distribution Timesheet Management 81% recommend this product [## Jira](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/) [4.4 (15781)](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/reviews/) Jira is a project tracking software that helps agile teams plan, track, and release software through comprehensive issue management. [Learn more about Jira](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/) Employee Scheduling features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Calendar Management Communication Management Employee Database Employee Management Mobile Access Payroll Management Schedule Distribution Timesheet Management [## Clockify](https://www.capterra.com/p/169607/Clockify/) [4.8 (9276)](https://www.capterra.com/p/169607/Clockify/reviews/) See employee availability, schedule tasks, visualize time and budget, and make informed adjustments before making your plan public.  [Learn more about Clockify](https://www.capterra.com/p/169607/Clockify/) Employee Scheduling features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Calendar Management Communication Management Employee Database Employee Management Mobile Access Payroll Management Schedule Distribution Timesheet Management 91% recommend this product [## Hubstaff](https://www.capterra.com/p/132376/Hubstaff/) [4.5 (1615)](https://www.capterra.com/p/132376/Hubstaff/reviews/) Hubstaff boosts productivity with time tracking, automated global payroll, and more, ensuring efficient workdays and improved outcomes. [Learn more about Hubstaff](https://www.capterra.com/p/132376/Hubstaff/) Employee Scheduling features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Calendar Management Communication Management Employee Database Employee Management Mobile Access Payroll Management Schedule Distribution Timesheet Management 80% recommend this product [## 7shifts](https://www.capterra.com/p/123038/7shifts-Restaurant-Scheduling/) [4.7 (1212)](https://www.capterra.com/p/123038/7shifts-Restaurant-Scheduling/reviews/) 7shifts helps restaurants manage their schedules, time clock, team communication, labor compliance, payroll, tips & more. Start free! [Learn more about 7shifts](https://www.capterra.com/p/123038/7shifts-Restaurant-Scheduling/) Employee Scheduling features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Calendar Management Communication Management Employee Database Employee Management Mobile Access Payroll Management Schedule Distribution Timesheet Management 86% recommend this product [## Findmyshift](https://www.capterra.com/p/115536/Findmyshift/) [4.6 (1204)](https://www.capterra.com/p/115536/Findmyshift/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/employee-scheduling-software/#shortlist) Create and share employee schedules anywhere, any time in any browser. Drag & drop scheduling as easy as working with a spreadsheet. [Learn more about Findmyshift](https://www.capterra.com/p/115536/Findmyshift/) Employee Scheduling features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Calendar Management Communication Management Employee Database Employee Management Mobile Access Payroll Management Schedule Distribution Timesheet Management 83% recommend this product [## Timesheets.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/132754/Timesheets-com/) [4.7 (851)](https://www.capterra.com/p/132754/Timesheets-com/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/employee-scheduling-software/#shortlist) Timesheets.com offers time tracking, PTO, scheduling, mileage, expenses, and HR document management software for small businesses. [Learn more about Timesheets.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/132754/Timesheets-com/) Employee Scheduling features reviewers most value Alerts/Notifications Calendar Management Communication Management Employee Database Employee Management Mobile Access Payroll Management Schedule Distribution Timesheet Management 87% recommend this product ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. 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