Head-to-head · Leave Management Software
Day Off vs WhosOff
Day Off leads on 1 check, WhosOff on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreDay Off · 9.1/10
- Free planonly Day Off
- Free trialonly WhosOff
Day Off scores higher on our rubric for leave management software: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
Day Off offers free plan; WhosOff doesn't.
Day Off is the better fit for teams wanting a low-cost free plan. WhosOff is the better fit for mature teams needing broad integrations.
- Day Off fits best
Teams wanting a low-cost free plan
- WhosOff fits best
Mature teams needing broad integrations
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Side by side
| Feature | Day Off 9.1/10 Visit ↗ | WhosOff 9.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Ranking | #3 in Leave Management Software | #4 in Leave Management Software |
| Best for | Teams wanting a low-cost free plan | Mature teams needing broad integrations |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $2/seat/mo | £0.95/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | 56 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR, PCI DSS | GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 14 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Day Off 4/4 · WhosOff 4/4 | ||
| Approval workflows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Payroll integrations | ✓ | ✓ |
| Employee self-service | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Accrual rules | Custom | Custom |
| Holiday calendars | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Approval levels | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Day Off is leave-management software for teams and HR administrators. Employees can submit time-off requests, check balances and view team calendars, while managers review requests and configure approval workflows. Administrators can… Read the review → |
WhosOff is a cloud-based leave management platform for businesses managing annual leave, sickness, overtime, TOIL and other absences. Employees can submit requests, view balances and check team availability, while managers approve requests… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Day Off — where it wins
- Free forever for up to 10 users
- Custom accrual, carryover and approval rules
- Web, iOS and Android access with calendar integrations
Where it doesn't
- The free plan supports only up to 10 users
- Time tracking requires the Pro + Time Tracker plan
- Advanced schedules and bulk actions require the Pro plan
WhosOff — where it wins
- Calendar, identity, automation and API integrations
- Leave, sickness, overtime and TOIL tracking
- Payroll-ready reports plus iOS and Android apps
Where it doesn't
- No free plan
- Accrual support is described as basic
- Pricing varies by staff count and selected currency
- Day Off9.1/10 · Free plan
A low-cost leave platform with a useful free plan and optional time tracking.
Visit Day OffFull verdict → - WhosOff9.0/10 · 56-day trial
A broad leave platform with strong integrations and basic accrual support.
Visit WhosOffFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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