Zchedule review
A free scheduling starter for small teams, with time clocks and reporting on paid plans.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
Zchedule is a shift scheduling product for small hourly teams such as cafés, restaurants, retail shops, and studios. Managers build, edit, and publish weekly schedules from a web dashboard; employees can view shifts on the web or iPhone. Its free plan covers up to 10 employees and includes core scheduling, availability and blackout dates, and coverage requests, making it a practical starting point for teams that need a shared schedule without paying per employee.
Scheduling controls address common coordination needs: employees can request coverage and swap shifts, while managers can generate schedules using availability and staffing rules. Before publishing, the product checks for conflicts and overtime, and shift changes trigger notifications. Paid plans add auto-scheduling on Starter and AI schedule generation on Pro. Teams that need a straightforward weekly board and basic availability handling may find the free plan sufficient; those needing scheduling across other mobile platforms or connected tools may prefer an alternative, since Zchedule lists web and iOS platforms and no integrations.
According to the vendor's pricing page, Free costs $0 per team per month. Starter costs $19.99 per team per month and adds shift swaps, week templates, a time clock, attendance, labor reporting, and auto-scheduling. Pro costs $39.99 per team per month and adds AI schedule generation, kiosk clock-in, advanced analytics, and manager roles and permissions. A 14-day free trial is available without a card requirement. The vendor says there is no payroll suite, so teams looking for scheduling and payroll in one product should look elsewhere. Zchedule is best suited to small teams that can keep payroll separate and want to begin with free scheduling, then add timekeeping or reporting as needed.
Questions about Zchedule
Does Zchedule have a free plan? Yes, there is a free plan; paid plans start at $19.99/mo (Starter).
How much does Zchedule cost? Zchedule lists 2 paid plans; the lowest is Starter at $19.99/mo.
Is there a free trial of Zchedule? Yes: a 14-day free trial; no card is needed.
What does Zchedule run on? Web and iOS. It runs in the cloud and as a mobile app.
Who is Zchedule built for? Small businesses (our editorial estimate).
Zchedule pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Free plan includes core scheduling, availability, blackout dates, and coverage requests
- Pre-publication checks flag conflicts and overtime
- Paid plans add time clocks, attendance, and labor reporting
- Where it doesn't
- Mobile coverage is limited to iPhone and web
- No integrations are listed
- No payroll suite
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