Auto Scheduler Alternatives

Auto Scheduler is described as 'Tool designed to assist managers in creating constraint-aware staff shift schedules. You can define the required headcount for each time slot and specify who is available to work during those times' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Auto Scheduler for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Android, iPhone, Android Tablet and iPad apps. The best Auto Scheduler alternative is Microsoft Excel. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Google Sheets or Deputy. Other great apps like Auto Scheduler are HotSchedules, When I Work, Sling and ShiftPlanning.

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  1. Microsoft Excel icon
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    Comprehensive spreadsheet tool offering advanced data management with features like pivot tables, data visualization, and customizable charts for professional use in creating detailed reports and analyses.

    159 Microsoft Excel alternatives

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    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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  2. Google Sheets icon
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    Cloud spreadsheet app featuring real-time editing, support for Excel and CSV import/export, chart building, formula functionality, integrated chat, access controls, cloud syncing, access via web and mobile platforms, scripting, embedding, templates, and Drive integration.

    163 Google Sheets alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
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  3. Deputy icon
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    Deputy enhances workforce management by simplifying scheduling, timesheets, and task coordination. Used in over 250,000 workplaces, it offers shift planning, task management, and team communication centrally. It integrates with 300+ solutions promoting efficiency and compliance.

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    • Freemium
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  4. HotSchedules is a leading employee scheduling app offering swift and easy schedule management and team communication, with features like shift swapping, automatic shift pickups, time off requests, calendar sync and notifications, and performance monitoring.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Online
    • Apple Watch
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  5. When I Work icon
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    Online employee scheduling from When I Work is easy and fast. Send email and text message alerts about upcoming shifts and schedule changes. Managers and employees can use the iPhone or Android App to manage the work schedule and monitor shift swap, drop and time-off requests.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  6. Sling icon
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    Sling is a free shift scheduling and communication software. It is built around four main features - shifts, messages, newsfeeds and tasks - making it possible for managers to organize all aspects of their work on a single platform.

    27 Sling alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  7. ShiftPlanning icon
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    ShiftPlanning provides online employee scheduling tools to businesses of all sizes and in all industries. ShiftPlanning is backed with around-the-clock support.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  8. Planday icon
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    Cloud-based employee scheduling automates shift management, enables real-time communication, manages absences and vacations, tracks worked hours via GPS-enabled mobile punch clock, stores HR data, and exports timesheets for efficient payroll processing across devices.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
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    • iPad
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  9. Camelo icon
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    Camelo is the software made for employee scheduling, time and attendance tracking, and team messaging. Managers can create and send shift schedules to staff via email and push notification. Staff can clock in via their mobile devices, so their attendance and worked hours are...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  10. Findmyshift icon
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    Manage staff's schedules from anywhere, any time on any computer. Swap shifts at the last minute, text your staff, approve time-off, and watch labour costs. Free for a month, there's nothing to install, nothing to download and no credit card required.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  11. Shiftn automates employee scheduling and shift coverage. It detects sick calls, sends instant offers, and updates schedules in real time.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  12. RotaCloud icon
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    Managing your staff rotas with RotaCloud is simple. Save valuable management time and minimise staff shortages. Staff receive automatic email updates informing them of new shifts and shift changes so they know exactly where they need to be and when.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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