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Head-to-head · Employee Scheduling Software

Deputy vs Humanity Schedule

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Deputy #1 in Employee Scheduling Software 9.4/10 31-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Deputy
Humanity Schedule #4 in Employee Scheduling Software 9.1/10 30-day trial Free trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit site

Deputy leads on 0 checks, Humanity Schedule on 1, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreDeputy · 9.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceHumanity Schedule · $2.75/user/mo
  • Free trialboth

Deputy scores higher on our rubric for employee scheduling software: 9.4 against 9.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #4.

Humanity Schedule is cheaper to start at $2.75/user/mo against $5/user/mo.

Deputy is the better fit for teams needing comprehensive scheduling and integrations. Humanity Schedule is the better fit for large teams needing enterprise scheduling.

  • Deputy fits best

    Teams needing comprehensive scheduling and integrations

  • Humanity Schedule fits best

    Large teams needing enterprise scheduling

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Side by side

Feature Deputy 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Humanity Schedule 9.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 9.1
Ranking #1 in Employee Scheduling Software #4 in Employee Scheduling Software
Best for Teams needing comprehensive scheduling and integrations Large teams needing enterprise scheduling
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $5/user/mo $2.75/user/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial 31 days 30 days
Free trial length 31 days · no card needed 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, 2FA SSO/SAML
Integrations 11 integrations 12 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Deputy 6/6 · Humanity Schedule 6/6
Auto-scheduling ✓ ✓
Availability collection ✓ ✓
Time-off management ✓ ✓
Open-shift management ✓ ✓
Shift swaps ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Specs
Employee limit Not checked yet 250 employees
Our review
Pros
  • AI auto-scheduling considers budget, breaks, training, and hours
  • Open shifts, replacements, swaps, leave, and availability in one system
  • Web, iOS, Android, API, and payroll, HR, accounting, and POS integrations
  • AI forecasting and automatic scheduling reduce manual planning
  • Open-shift filling, swaps, and mobile self-service support employees
  • Integrations span major payroll, ERP, HCM, and HR platforms
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Advanced scheduling and auto-scheduling start with the Core plan
  • Pricing and availability may vary by country
  • There is no permanent free plan
  • Published starting prices use annual billing
  • Advanced budgeting, integrations, and optimization require higher tiers
Our verdict

Deputy is workforce management software for businesses with shift-based teams. It combines employee scheduling, availability and leave management, open-shift publishing, shift offers, replacement finding, shift swaps, time tracking,…

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Humanity Schedule is cloud-based employee scheduling software for hourly and shift-based workforces. Managers can build schedules, forecast demand, fill open shifts, manage availability and leave, monitor labor costs, and apply scheduling…

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  1. DeputyEmployee Scheduling Software 9.431-day trial
  2. Humanity ScheduleEmployee Scheduling Software 9.130-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Deputy — where it wins

    • AI auto-scheduling considers budget, breaks, training, and hours
    • Open shifts, replacements, swaps, leave, and availability in one system
    • Web, iOS, Android, API, and payroll, HR, accounting, and POS integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Advanced scheduling and auto-scheduling start with the Core plan
    • Pricing and availability may vary by country

  • Humanity Schedule — where it wins

    • AI forecasting and automatic scheduling reduce manual planning
    • Open-shift filling, swaps, and mobile self-service support employees
    • Integrations span major payroll, ERP, HCM, and HR platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no permanent free plan
    • Published starting prices use annual billing
    • Advanced budgeting, integrations, and optimization require higher tiers
  • Deputy9.4/10 · 31-day trial

    A comprehensive scheduler for shift-based teams that need automation, compliance, and integrations.

    Visit DeputyFull verdict →
  • Humanity Schedule9.1/10 · 30-day trial

    A flexible scheduling platform for large, hourly workforces with enterprise controls.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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