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Head-to-head · Gym Staff Scheduling Software

Shifton vs ShiftCal

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Shifton #11 in Gym Staff Scheduling Software 8.4/10 Free plan · 60-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Shifton
ShiftCal #12 in Gym Staff Scheduling Software 8.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit ShiftCal

Shifton leads on 0 checks, ShiftCal on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreShifton · 8.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialboth

Shifton scores higher on our rubric for gym staff scheduling software: 8.4 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #11 and #12.

Shifton is the better fit for very small gyms wanting the lowest-cost option. ShiftCal is the better fit for small multi-site gyms needing compliant rosters.

  • Shifton fits best

    Very small gyms wanting the lowest-cost option

  • ShiftCal fits best

    Small multi-site gyms needing compliant rosters

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Side by side

Feature Shifton 8.4/10 Visit ↗ ShiftCal 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.3
Ranking #11 in Gym Staff Scheduling Software #12 in Gym Staff Scheduling Software
Best for Very small gyms wanting the lowest-cost option Small multi-site gyms needing compliant rosters
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $1/user/mo €2.99/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 60 days 14 days
Free trial length 60 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs Email · 24/7
Compliance SSO/SAML GDPR
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Shifton 5/5 · ShiftCal 5/5
Availability management ✓ ✓
Shift swaps ✓ ✓
Trainer scheduling ✓ ✓
Multi-location scheduling ✓ ✓
Built-in time clock ✓ ✓
Specs
Staff limit Not checked yet 10 staff
Our review
Pros
  • Free plan supports up to 10 people with no time limit
  • Covers trainers, instructors, front-desk staff and multiple locations
  • Paid tier adds swaps, mobile access, open shifts and API access
  • AI roster generation with availability, rest and labor-rule checks
  • Multi-site scheduling with swaps, absences and class-shaped shifts
  • GPS, kiosk and mobile clock-ins with payroll-ready exports
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to basic functions and one project
  • Additional modules cost extra under the modular pricing model
  • The $1 plan is priced per employee per month
  • The free plan is limited to 10 verified staff
  • Crew includes a starter AI assistant rather than unlimited AI
  • The feature set focuses on staffing, scheduling and time records
Our verdict

Shifton is a workforce management platform for gyms, fitness studios and other shift-based teams. It supports scheduling for trainers, instructors, front-desk staff and floor staff, while also handling availability, time-off requests, open…

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ShiftCal is cloud scheduling software for gyms and fitness businesses managing trainers, instructors, front-desk staff and multiple sites. It brings roster creation, availability rules, shift swaps, coverage requirements, absence requests…

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  1. ShiftonGym Staff Scheduling Software 8.4Free plan · 60-day trial
  2. ShiftCalGym Staff Scheduling Software 8.3Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Shifton — where it wins

    • Free plan supports up to 10 people with no time limit
    • Covers trainers, instructors, front-desk staff and multiple locations
    • Paid tier adds swaps, mobile access, open shifts and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to basic functions and one project
    • Additional modules cost extra under the modular pricing model
    • The $1 plan is priced per employee per month

  • ShiftCal — where it wins

    • AI roster generation with availability, rest and labor-rule checks
    • Multi-site scheduling with swaps, absences and class-shaped shifts
    • GPS, kiosk and mobile clock-ins with payroll-ready exports

    Where it doesn't

    • The free plan is limited to 10 verified staff
    • Crew includes a starter AI assistant rather than unlimited AI
    • The feature set focuses on staffing, scheduling and time records
  • Shifton8.4/10 · Free plan · 60-day trial

    A low-cost scheduling option for very small gyms with core workforce tools.

    Visit ShiftonFull verdict →
  • ShiftCal8.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A gym-focused scheduler combining AI rosters, labor checks and time tracking.

    Visit ShiftCalFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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