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 When I Work
A side-by-side comparison to help you choose.
It is a close call
Both apps score similarly — your choice depends on your priorities below.
When I Work
All-in-one employee scheduling, time tracking and team messaging for hourly teams
Paid SubscriptionFrom $2.5014-day trial
- Web app
- iOS (iPhone & iPad)
- Android
Feature comparison
| Deputy | When I Work | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Pricing | Paid Subscription | Paid Subscription |
| Starting price | From $5 | From $2.50 |
| Free plan | Included | Included |
| Offers free trial | Yes (31 days) | Yes (14 days) |
| Platforms | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android |
| Integrations | Zapier | Zapier |
| 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, bars Retail shops and franchises Healthcare providers and clinics Multi-location service businesses Any hourly, shift-based team of 5 to 500 |
| Founded | — | — |
| Company | Deputy Corporation | When I Work, Inc. |