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Head-to-head · Availability Management

QGenda vs Deputy

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score QGenda #1 in Availability Management 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit QGenda
Deputy #3 in Availability Management 8.4/10 31-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Deputy

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

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreQGenda · 8.8/10
  • Free trialonly Deputy

QGenda scores higher on our rubric for availability management: 8.8 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

QGenda is the better fit for healthcare teams coordinating clinical staff. Deputy is the better fit for businesses needing affordable workforce scheduling.

  • QGenda fits best

    Healthcare teams coordinating clinical staff

  • Deputy fits best

    Businesses needing affordable workforce scheduling

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Side by side

Feature QGenda 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Deputy 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.4
Ranking #1 in Availability Management #3 in Availability Management
Best for Healthcare teams coordinating clinical staff Businesses needing affordable workforce scheduling
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $5/user/mo
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — 31 days
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, HIPAA SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations 85+ integrations 11 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features QGenda 0/2 · Deputy 0/2
Booking page Not checked yet Not checked yet
Availability rules Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Resource types Not checked yet Not checked yet
Calendar sync Not checked yet Not checked yet
Locations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Native integrations Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Pairs rules-based schedules with AI-driven optimization against patient demand
  • Connects intraday staffing visibility with time capture and labor analytics
  • Covers credentialing, on-call workflows, and 85 integrations across systems
  • Collects availability and time-off requests alongside manager approvals.
  • Employees can claim open shifts, swap shifts, or offer them to others.
  • Integrates with payroll, HR, and point-of-sale systems.
Cons
  • Broad scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking scheduling alone
  • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan
  • Some HIPAA-compliant mobile features are enabled upon request
  • There is no free plan; paid plans start at $5 per user monthly.
  • Auto-scheduling and demand forecasting are listed under Core, not Lite.
  • Pro is needed for custom access levels and single sign-on.
Our verdict

QGenda is a healthcare workforce management platform for physician groups, hospitals, academic medical centers, health systems, and private practices. It brings together scheduling for physicians, nurses, and staff with time and…

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Deputy brings scheduling and workforce management tools together for businesses with shift-based teams. Its features include employee availability submissions, time-off requests and approvals, open shifts, shift swaps, time tracking, and…

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  1. QGendaAvailability Management 8.8Pricing on request
  2. DeputyAvailability Management 8.431-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • QGenda — where it wins

    • Pairs rules-based schedules with AI-driven optimization against patient demand
    • Connects intraday staffing visibility with time capture and labor analytics
    • Covers credentialing, on-call workflows, and 85 integrations across systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Broad scope may exceed the needs of teams seeking scheduling alone
    • Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan
    • Some HIPAA-compliant mobile features are enabled upon request
  • Deputy — where it wins

    • Collects availability and time-off requests alongside manager approvals.
    • Employees can claim open shifts, swap shifts, or offer them to others.
    • Integrates with payroll, HR, and point-of-sale systems.

    Where it doesn't

    • There is no free plan; paid plans start at $5 per user monthly.
    • Auto-scheduling and demand forecasting are listed under Core, not Lite.
    • Pro is needed for custom access levels and single sign-on.
  • QGenda8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad clinical workforce platform linking schedules, staffing visibility, time capture, and credentialing.

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  • Deputy8.4/10 · 31-day trial

    Deputy brings scheduling, availability, time off, and time tracking together.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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