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Head-to-head · Team Management

Agendrix vs When I Work

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score Agendrix #4 in Team Management 8.6/10 21-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Agendrix
When I Work #5 in Team Management 8.5/10 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit When I Work

Agendrix leads on 0 checks, When I Work on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreAgendrix · 8.6/10
  • Free trialboth

Agendrix scores higher on our rubric for team management: 8.6 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

Agendrix is the better fit for budget-conscious teams managing full shift workflows. When I Work is the better fit for teams wanting low-cost automated scheduling.

  • Agendrix fits best

    Budget-conscious teams managing full shift workflows

  • When I Work fits best

    Teams wanting low-cost automated scheduling

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Side by side

Feature Agendrix 8.6/10 Visit ↗ When I Work 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.6 8.5
Ranking #4 in Team Management #5 in Team Management
Best for Budget-conscious teams managing full shift workflows Teams wanting low-cost automated scheduling
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price CA$2.93/user/mo $2.50/user/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial 21 days 14 days
Free trial length 21 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs
Compliance ISO 27001, 2FA PCI DSS, SSO/SAML
Integrations 16 integrations 10 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Agendrix 1/4 · When I Work 1/4
Team scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Task management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Time tracking Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Specs
Team size limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Deployment Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Automates assignments around availability and leave
  • Employees can claim open shifts and request swaps in mobile apps
  • Essential starts at CAD $3.25 monthly, with annual billing at CAD $2.93
  • Auto-scheduling weighs coverage, availability, and qualifications
  • Essentials includes multi-location and multi-week scheduling
  • Open shifts, swaps, GPS time tracking, and team messaging
Cons
  • No free plan; the free trial lasts 21 days
  • Time and attendance is an optional add-on priced separately
  • HR management and permission customization require Plus
  • No perpetual free plan; access starts with a 14-day trial
  • Advanced scheduling rules and role permissions require Pro
  • API access, webhooks, and SAML/SSO require Premium
Our verdict

Shift-based teams can use Agendrix to build schedules, manage employee requests and keep staff informed. Managers can create schedules with drag-and-drop tools and reusable templates, or use automatic assignments based on availability and…

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When I Work is workforce management software for businesses with hourly and shift-based employees. Managers can build and publish schedules, collect availability, route time-off requests for approval, coordinate shift changes, and track…

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  1. AgendrixTeam Management 8.621-day trial
  2. When I WorkTeam Management 8.514-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Agendrix — where it wins

    • Automates assignments around availability and leave
    • Employees can claim open shifts and request swaps in mobile apps
    • Essential starts at CAD $3.25 monthly, with annual billing at CAD $2.93

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; the free trial lasts 21 days
    • Time and attendance is an optional add-on priced separately
    • HR management and permission customization require Plus

  • When I Work — where it wins

    • Auto-scheduling weighs coverage, availability, and qualifications
    • Essentials includes multi-location and multi-week scheduling
    • Open shifts, swaps, GPS time tracking, and team messaging

    Where it doesn't

    • No perpetual free plan; access starts with a 14-day trial
    • Advanced scheduling rules and role permissions require Pro
    • API access, webhooks, and SAML/SSO require Premium

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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