Deputy vs Zoho Shifts

Deputy9.8Visit Zoho Shifts6.8Visit

Higher score Deputy #1 in Employee Scheduling Software 9.8/10 From $5/user/mo · 31-day trial ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Deputy

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Zoho Shifts #11 in Employee Scheduling Software 6.8/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free plan✓ 6 of 6 features Visit Zoho Shifts

• Deputy fits best

  Teams needing comprehensive scheduling and integrations

• Zoho Shifts fits best

  Teams already using Zoho or calendars

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Side by side

Feature	Deputy 9.8/10 Visit ↗	Zoho Shifts 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.8	6.8
Ranking	#1 in Employee Scheduling Software	#11 in Employee Scheduling Software
Best for	Teams needing comprehensive scheduling and integrations	Teams already using Zoho or calendars
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$5/user/mo	Not published
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
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, Live chat
Integrations	11 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Deputy 6/6 · Zoho Shifts 6/6
Auto-scheduling	✓	✓
Availability collection	✓	✓
Time-off management	✓	✓
Open-shift management	✓	✓
Shift swaps	✓	✓
Mobile apps	✓	✓
Specs
Employee limit	Not published	Not published
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	Free plan supports up to 25 users and multiple locations Open-shift auto-scheduling, swaps, availability, and time-off tools Web, iOS, Android, API, and three calendar integrations
Cons	No free plan is available Advanced scheduling and auto-scheduling start with the Core plan Pricing and availability may vary by country	Free plan is limited to 25 users Advanced scheduling starts with the Basic plan Time tracking and geofencing start with the Standard plan
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,… Read the review →	Zoho Shifts is employee scheduling and time-tracking software for organizations managing hourly and shift-based workforces. Managers can create and publish schedules across multiple locations, while employees can view shifts, set… Read the review →

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

• Zoho Shifts — where it wins

  • Free plan supports up to 25 users and multiple locations
  • Open-shift auto-scheduling, swaps, availability, and time-off tools
  • Web, iOS, Android, API, and three calendar integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to 25 users
  • Advanced scheduling starts with the Basic plan
  • Time tracking and geofencing start with the Standard plan

• Deputy9.8/10 · From $5/user/mo · 31-day trial

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

  Visit DeputyFull verdict →
• Zoho Shifts6.8/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  A practical scheduling option for teams already using Zoho or major calendars.

  Visit Zoho ShiftsFull verdict →