Shiftbase review
A flexible scheduling workspace with a free tier, mobile apps, and AI-assisted planning.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
Shiftbase is workforce-management software for shift-based teams in hospitality, retail, transport, recreation, hotels, production, healthcare, and security. Managers can create and publish schedules, collect availability, handle leave and absences, manage open shifts and exchanges, track worked time, and connect scheduling with payroll processes. Employees can view shifts, submit availability, request leave, and exchange shifts through the web service and iPhone and Android apps. It suits small teams that need core scheduling without starting on a paid plan, while its broader feature set also covers more structured workforce planning.
The Free plan costs $0 per month and includes basic scheduling, time tracking, an iPhone and Android app, and a maximum of 15 employees. A 14-day free trial is also available. Basic adds availability, shift exchange, and open shifts, with six employees included. Premium includes 12 employees and adds required shifts, skill-based scheduling, budget management, and forecasting. Enterprise includes 48 employees, advanced scheduling and compliance, tailored onboarding, a Success Manager, and open API support. Automatic scheduling is documented as a Premium early-access feature, while the pricing page separately labels Automatic Scheduling as coming soon.
Platform coverage is practical for distributed shift teams: Shiftbase runs on the web, iOS, and Android, supports calendar synchronization, and offers API access. Listed integrations include Lightspeed, Personio, Vectron, Wagestream, Untill, Formitable, and Piggy. Its feature depth extends from drag-and-drop recurring schedules to time-off balances, kiosk-supported clock-in and clock-out, forecasting, budgeting, skills, required shifts, and compliance checks. Choose Shiftbase if mobile scheduling, employee coordination, and workforce controls matter together. Teams needing only simple rota creation may not need its broader paid-tier structure, while buyers requiring immediate automatic scheduling should review the current availability of that capability before choosing it.
Questions about Shiftbase
Does Shiftbase have a free plan? Yes, there is a free plan; paid plans start at €30/mo (Basic).
How much does Shiftbase cost? Shiftbase lists 3 paid plans; the lowest is Basic at €30/mo.
Is there a free trial of Shiftbase? Yes: a 14-day free trial; no card is needed.
What does Shiftbase run on? Web, iOS and Android. It runs in the cloud and as a mobile app.
What does Shiftbase integrate with? 40+ integrations, including Nmbrs, HoorayHR, Connexie, Buddee and Bork Horeca.
Who is Shiftbase built for? Small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises (our editorial estimate).
Shiftbase pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free plan includes basic scheduling, time tracking, and mobile apps
- AI can propose schedules using employee and shift requirements
- Open shifts, swaps, leave, and availability support team coordination
- Where it doesn't
- Paid plan prices are not summarized in the available plan details
- Automatic Scheduling is separately labeled as coming soon
- Advanced capabilities are distributed across higher paid tiers
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