UKG Pro Workforce Management vs Deputy

UWUKG Pro Workforce Management7.7Visit Deputy6.9Visit

Higher score UW UKG Pro Workforce Management #3 in Shift Scheduling 7.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit UKG

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Deputy #8 in Shift Scheduling 6.9/10 From $5/user/mo · 31-day trial ✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Deputy

• UKG Pro Workforce Management fits best

  Mid-market and enterprise workforce operations

• Deputy fits best

  Businesses wanting scheduling and time tracking together

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Side by side

Feature	UWUKG Pro Workforce Management 7.7/10 Visit ↗	Deputy 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.7	6.9
Ranking	#3 in Shift Scheduling	#8 in Shift Scheduling
Best for	Mid-market and enterprise workforce operations	Businesses wanting scheduling and time tracking together
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	$5/user/mo
Free plan	Not published	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Community, Docs	Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Compliance	SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR	SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations	400+ integrations	11 integrations
Built for	Enterprise, Mid-market	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features UKG Pro Workforce Management 0/4 · Deputy 2/4
Shift swaps	Not published	✓ (best)
Availability management	Not published	Not published
Auto-scheduling	Not published	✓ (best)
Payroll integrations	Not published	Not published
Specs
Mobile apps	Not published	Not published
Locations	Not published	Not published
Our review
Pros	AI-assisted scheduling reflects demand, skills, preferences, availability, and labor rules Forecasting, time and attendance, and intraday staffing controls share one workflow Employee self-service covers schedules, time off, open shifts, and swaps	Auto-scheduling considers business needs and staff availability. Open shifts, swaps, and availability tools help manage shift coverage. Includes time tracking and payroll, HR, and POS integrations.
Cons	Pricing is contact-sales rather than published in a standard plan grid Its broad workforce-management scope may exceed simpler scheduling needs Support channels listed are community and documentation	There is no free plan. Advanced scheduling and auto-scheduling start with the $6.50 Core plan. Custom access levels and single sign-on require the $9 Pro plan.
Our verdict	UKG Pro Workforce Management brings scheduling together with time and attendance, demand forecasting, workforce planning, compliance, analytics, and employee self-service. It is aimed at mid-market and enterprise organizations managing… Read the review →	Deputy brings scheduling and time tracking together for businesses with shift-based teams. It is aimed at small businesses through enterprise organizations, including single- and multi-location operations. Managers can use availability,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• UKG Pro Workforce Management — where it wins

  • AI-assisted scheduling reflects demand, skills, preferences, availability, and labor rules
  • Forecasting, time and attendance, and intraday staffing controls share one workflow
  • Employee self-service covers schedules, time off, open shifts, and swaps

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is contact-sales rather than published in a standard plan grid
  • Its broad workforce-management scope may exceed simpler scheduling needs
  • Support channels listed are community and documentation

• Deputy — where it wins

  • Auto-scheduling considers business needs and staff availability.
  • Open shifts, swaps, and availability tools help manage shift coverage.
  • Includes time tracking and payroll, HR, and POS integrations.

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan.
  • Advanced scheduling and auto-scheduling start with the $6.50 Core plan.
  • Custom access levels and single sign-on require the $9 Pro plan.

• UWUKG Pro Workforce Management7.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad workforce-management suite for scheduling, labor planning, and intraday control.

  Visit UKGFull verdict →
• Deputy6.9/10 · From $5/user/mo · 31-day trial

  Scheduling, time tracking, and shift coverage start at $5 per user monthly.

  Visit DeputyFull verdict →