Deputy ranks #1 for schedule hourly shift workers (score 9.2/10). Pricing: From $5/user as listed; free tier: Unverified. Runners-up: Homebase, Connecteam.
Top 5, ranked by our published rubric. Sponsorship never affects the order. Last updated 2026-10-13.
| # | Tool | Score | Pricing | Paid from | Free tier | What it is |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Deputy | 9.2 | From $5 | From $5/user as listed | Unverified | Shift scheduling and time tracking |
| 2 | Homebase | 8.9 | Free tier | From $30/location as listed | yes | Scheduling and time clock for hourly teams |
| 3 | Connecteam | 8.2 | Free tier | From $29/month as listed (promo shown) | yes | App for managing deskless teams |
| 4 | 7shifts | 7.3 | Free tier | Unverified | yes | Restaurant team scheduling |
| 5 | Gusto | 5.5 | From $49 | $49/mo + $6/person | no | Payroll and HR |
Shift scheduling and time tracking
Why ranked: Its own site says: “Deputy is easy-to-use employee scheduling, HR, AI labor forecasting & payroll software.” We placed it 1st of 5 on fit for this task. No free plan confirmed; paid from From $5/user as listed.
Fit 10.0 · value 6.9 · breadth 10 · availability 10 (how we score) · pricing source · site live
Scheduling and time clock for hourly teams
Why ranked: Its own site says: “Build schedules, track time, run payroll and hire in one easy app.” We placed it 2nd of 5 on fit for this task. Free tier; paid from From $30/location as listed.
Fit 8.5 · value 8.8 · breadth 10 · availability 10 (how we score) · pricing source · site live
App for managing deskless teams
Why ranked: Its own site says: “One simple app built for frontline teams to move beyond scattered tools.” We placed it 3rd of 5 on fit for this task. Free tier; paid from From $29/month as listed (promo shown).
Fit 7.0 · value 8.8 · breadth 10 · availability 10 (how we score) · pricing source · site live
Restaurant team scheduling
Why ranked: Its own site says: “Restaurant Scheduling, Payroll, and Retention tools in one app.” We placed it 4th of 5 on fit for this task. Pricing unverified.
Fit 5.5 · value 8.1 · breadth 10 · availability 10 (how we score) · pricing source · site live
Payroll and HR
Why ranked: Gusto: Payroll and HR. We placed it 5th of 5 on fit for this task. No free plan confirmed; paid from $49/mo + $6/person.
Fit 4.0 · value 5.0 · breadth 10 · availability 7 (how we score) · pricing source · site bot-blocked (403)
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By TaskRanking's published rubric, Deputy ranks first, followed by Homebase and Connecteam.
Yes: Homebase has a free tier per its own pricing page (checked 2026-10-13).
Score = 50% fit, 25% value (from vendor pricing pages), 15% breadth, 10% availability. Sponsorship never affects rank.
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