# ShiftApp: employee scheduling software and app

> 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.

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.

- Free trial: https://shiftapp.com/freetrial (21 days, no card needed, staff use it free)
- Pricing: https://shiftapp.com/pricing (from $24 a month for up to 10 employees)
- Video: [ShiftApp in 60 seconds](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXEgUwhnnvM)
- Apps: [iPhone](https://shiftapp.com/iphone-app), [Android](https://shiftapp.com/android-app), and any web browser

## Key facts

- Online schedule software since 2009, used by thousands of businesses
- Web app for managers, plus free iPhone and Android apps for staff
- 21-day free trial with no credit card
- Only the account owner pays; employees use ShiftApp free
- Monthly or annual billing, no contract, and a 30-day money-back guarantee
- Support: support@shiftapp.com

## 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.

| Without ShiftApp | With ShiftApp |
| --- | --- |
| 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

### 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: https://shiftapp.com/shift-planning

### 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.

- 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: https://shiftapp.com/mobile-apps

### Handle the day-to-day in one place

- [Time Off Requests](https://shiftapp.com/holiday-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](https://shiftapp.com/memo-system): Send updates to everyone, see who has read them, and chat with your team.
- [Printouts and exports](https://shiftapp.com/pdf-printouts): Print a clear PDF schedule for the wall, or export hours to CSV for payroll.

### All features

- [Shift Planning](https://shiftapp.com/shift-planning)
- [Online Access](https://shiftapp.com/employee-online-access)
- [Repeating Shifts](https://shiftapp.com/repeating-shift-pattern)
- [Employee Availability](https://shiftapp.com/employee-availability)
- [Shift Agreements](https://shiftapp.com/employee-shift-agreements)
- [Memo System](https://shiftapp.com/memo-system)
- [Time Off Requests](https://shiftapp.com/holiday-requests)
- [Mobile Apps](https://shiftapp.com/mobile-apps)
- [Calendar Feeds](https://shiftapp.com/calendar-feeds)
- [PDF Printouts](https://shiftapp.com/pdf-printouts)
- [Client Assignments](https://shiftapp.com/shifts-with-clients)
- [Resource Scheduling](https://shiftapp.com/resource-scheduling)
- [Data Access Control](https://shiftapp.com/data-access-control)
- [ShiftApp Academy](https://shiftapp.com/shiftapp-academy)

## Made for shift work

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

- [Home Care](https://shiftapp.com/home-care-schedule)
- [Cleaning](https://shiftapp.com/cleaning-schedule)
- [Security](https://shiftapp.com/security-schedule-software)
- [Health](https://shiftapp.com/health-industry-schedule-planning)
- [Hospitality](https://shiftapp.com/hospitality-schedule-software-and-app)
- [Retail](https://shiftapp.com/retail-schedule-software)
- [Leisure](https://shiftapp.com/schedule-for-parks-centers-gyms-camps)
- [Remote Teams](https://shiftapp.com/remote-team-schedule)

## Getting started

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.

## 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

## 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.

## About ShiftApp

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

- About: https://shiftapp.com/about
- Service status: https://status.shiftapp.com/
- Website: https://shiftapp.com/