Employee scheduling software Build next week's schedule in minutes. Your staff see it on their phones.

ShiftApp replaces the spreadsheet, the paper copies and the group chat with one schedule that is always up to date. Staff hear about changes straight away and get a reminder before every shift.

  • 21 days free
  • No card needed
  • Staff use it free
ShiftApp in 60 seconds A quick tour of planning shifts and sharing the schedule with staff.
  • Online schedule software since 2009
  • Used by thousands of businesses
  • Free iPhone and Android apps
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

One schedule, always up to date

Most schedule problems start with people working from different versions. ShiftApp keeps a single copy that everyone sees, so a change reaches the right people the moment you make it.

The schedule is a spreadsheet only you can edit, sent round as a photo.
Build it once, set regular shifts to repeat, and staff see it straight away.
Staff message you to ask when they are working.
Everyone sees their own shifts in the app and gets a reminder before each one.
A late change means phoning round until someone picks up.
Change the shift and the people affected are told at once. They can accept or decline it in the app.
Time off requests arrive by text, email and notes on the fridge.
Requests come in through ShiftApp, and you can see who is away before you plan.

What ShiftApp does

Planning on the web, a free app for every member of staff, and the everyday admin in one place.

The ShiftApp schedule on a laptop, showing a week of shifts with assigned staff

Plan shifts quickly

Shifts sit on a calendar-style schedule, not a grid of spreadsheet cells. Click to add a shift, pick who is working, and copy the days and weeks you want to reuse.

  • Repeating shifts fill future weeks for you
  • See availability and time off before you assign anyone
  • Separate schedules for each site, team or department
  • Shift lengths and hours totals worked out for you
More about shift planning
The ShiftApp app on a phone, showing an employee's upcoming shifts

Keep staff informed without chasing them

Staff use the free app or any web browser to see their shifts, the wider schedule if you allow it, and any changes. You stop being the person everyone has to ask.

  • Push notifications and emails when a shift changes
  • A reminder before every shift
  • Accept or decline new shifts in the app
  • Calendar feeds for Google, Apple and Outlook
More about the mobile apps

Handle the day-to-day in one place

Time Off Requests

Staff ask for time away in the app. Once you approve it, it shows on the schedule.

Sick leave

Record absences as they happen, so gaps and cover are easy to see.

Memos and chat

Send updates to everyone, see who has read them, and chat with your team.

Printouts and exports

Print a clear PDF schedule for the wall, or export hours to CSV for payroll.

What managers say

ShiftApp has been a breath of fresh air, simple and easy to use for everyone.

Daniel Capper Landlord, The Old Hall Inn

It's now so easy to do the schedule. One really horrible job now quite pleasant to do!

Jennie Goodman Managing Director, A Bride 2 Bee

ShiftApp has revolutionized our workplace as shifts can be uploaded online for all to see, we have an app that works for everyone and is fast and fun.

Felicity Young Director, The Trigger Team

I was happy to find ShiftApp, it works well for my staff and managers. My schedule changes around the needs of our service and I find ShiftApp so adaptable.

Tracy Gallimore Registered Manager, Cornerstone Trust

ShiftApp is built and supported by founder Jason Lee and team, who have made online schedule software since 2009. Read our story

Made for shift work

Care providers, cleaning firms, security companies, pubs, shops and leisure centers plan their schedules with ShiftApp.

Getting started

Three steps, and the ShiftApp Academy has a short video for each one.

  1. Set up your business

    Add your business name and create your first schedule.

  2. Add your staff

    Enter names and email addresses. Each person gets an invitation to the app.

  3. Add shifts

    Add shifts, assign staff and set the regular ones to repeat. Your staff see the schedule straight away.

Simple pricing by team size

From $24 a month for up to 10 employees

Larger teams pay by size band, not per feature. Every plan includes the apps, reminders and printouts.

  • Only the account owner pays. Staff use ShiftApp free.
  • Pay monthly or annually
  • No contract. Change or cancel at any time.
  • 30-day money-back guarantee

Frequently asked questions

What is ShiftApp?

ShiftApp is online employee scheduling software with free apps for iPhone and Android. Managers plan shifts, assign staff and approve time off requests on the web. Staff see their own shifts on their phone and get a reminder before each one.

How much does ShiftApp cost?

Plans are priced by team size, starting at $24 a month for up to 10 employees. Only the account owner pays: employees use ShiftApp free. You can pay monthly or annually, and change plan as your team grows.

Do my staff need to pay or install anything?

No. Employees use ShiftApp free, either in the iPhone or Android app or in any web browser. You decide what they can see.

How does the free trial work?

You get 21 days to try ShiftApp with your own staff and shifts. No credit card is needed, so nothing is charged when the trial ends.

What happens when the trial ends?

Nothing is deleted. Your schedules and staff stay saved, and your account becomes a limited free version until you choose a plan.

Can I cancel at any time?

Yes. There is no contract and no cancellation fee, and you can change or cancel your plan whenever you like. We also offer a full 30-day money-back guarantee if ShiftApp turns out not to be right for your business.

How long does it take to set up?

Most of the work is entering your staff and regular shifts once. Add your business, create a schedule, add employees by name and email, then add shifts and set the regular ones to repeat. Short videos in the ShiftApp Academy cover each step.

Will staff know when the schedule changes?

Yes. When you add or change a shift, the staff involved get a push notification or email, and everyone gets a reminder before their shift. They can also add their shifts to Google, Apple or Outlook calendars.

Can I manage more than one site or team?

Yes. Create a separate schedule for each site, department or team. Staff who work across several see all of their shifts in one place.

Is my data safe?

We have run online schedule software since 2009. Your data is sent over encrypted connections and backed up, and you can keep your own copies with PDF printouts and nightly backups to your Google Drive.

Try ShiftApp with your own schedule

Start your 21-day free trial. No card needed, and your staff use it free.