Deputy Review
HR, WORKFORCE & TRAINING SOFTWAREChoose Deputy when multi-location shift work, timekeeping, and compliance are the job — not when you need a free SMB tier, restaurant-only WFM, or a core HRIS.
Starting price
$5.00/user/month
Free plan
No
Free trial
31 days
Best for
Multi-location hourly operators who need scheduling + time + labor compliance
SoftwareGlimpse review
8.2/10
Good
- ease of use8
- hiring workforce fit9
- workflow depth9
- integrations8
- mobile frontline9
- analytics8
Best Deputy alternatives
Alternatives are drawn from the product graph and editorial comparisons — not paid placements.
Connecteam
Choose Connecteam for deskless comms hubs with a free starter. Choose Deputy for multi-location shift-work timekeeping, labor compliance, and WFM AI when you will pay per user. Compare published pricing, hiring, core HRIS, payroll, scheduling, training, time tracking, integrations, and mobile.
From $29.00/user/month
Deskless comms + scheduling
Homebase
SMB hourly WFM (scheduling, time, hiring) priced per location — free Basic ≤10 employees at 1 site; paid Essentials from $24/location/mo annual.
From $24.00/user/month
When I Work
Per-user hourly scheduling — Essentials from $2.50/user/mo; Pro $5; Premium $8; 14-day trial. Time & attendance is a paid toggle.
From $2.50/user/month
Alternatives comparison at a glance
| Product | Starting price | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deputy | $5.00/user/month | No | Yes |
| Connecteam | $29.00/user/month | Yes | Yes |
| Homebase | $24.00/user/month | Yes | Yes |
| When I Work | $2.50/user/month | No | Yes |
How we choose alternatives
Based on our recommendations
Alternatives come from product relationships and documented capability overlap.
Focused on your needs
We highlight when another tool fits a different workflow better.
Independently evaluated
Affiliate relationships never decide who appears here.