Deputy
AI-powered employee scheduling, HR and payroll software for shift-based teams
Paid SubscriptionFrom $531-day trial
- Web app
- iOS (iPhone & iPad)
- Android
Deputy vs Sling
A side-by-side comparison to help you choose.
Deputy
Deputy edges ahead on overall rating and fit.
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Sling
Free employee scheduling, time clock and team messaging for hourly teams, by Toast.
Free planPaid from $1.70/user/mo15-day trial
- Web app
- iOS (iPhone & iPad)
- Android
- Windows
Feature comparison
| Deputy | Sling | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Pricing | Paid Subscription | Free+Paid |
| Starting price | From $5 | From $1.70/user/mo |
| Free plan | Included | Included |
| Offers free trial | Yes (31 days) | Yes (15 days) |
| Platforms | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, Windows |
| Integrations | Zapier | Shopify |
| Best for | Hospitality businesses - restaurants, cafes, pubs, hotels Retail stores and multi-location chains Healthcare and aged-care providers with rotating rosters Growing hourly workforces that need compliance and labor-cost controls Managers who want AI-assisted scheduling and demand forecasting | Restaurants, cafes and hospitality venues, especially Toast customers Small hourly businesses wanting a free scheduling plan for up to 30 users Teams that need scheduling plus built-in team messaging Budget-conscious operators comparing per-user costs |
| Founded | — | 2015 |
| Company | Deputy Corporation | Sling by Toast |