Deputy
Deputy is an end-to-end workforce management platform designed specifically for businesses with hourly employees.
Our verdict
Who it's for
The complete people platform for hourly work, enabling smarter scheduling and confident payroll.
Who should look elsewhere
No free plan available, only a free trial.
Pros
- +Optimizes schedules and labor costs using AI.
- +Helps ensure compliance with various labor laws and regulations.
- +Reduces staff turnover and recruitment costs through improved employee experience.
- +Offers comprehensive features for scheduling, time tracking, and HR management.
- +Integrates with existing payroll, HR, and POS systems.
Cons
- −No free plan available, only a free trial.
- −Pricing is per user per month, which can add up for larger teams.
Key features
- ✓AI Forecasting
- ✓Auto-scheduling
- ✓Time clock app (with biometrics and geofencing)
- ✓Labor Law Compliance (including Fair Workweek)
- ✓Leave & Availability Management
- ✓Micro-scheduling
- ✓Shift Swapping & Finding Replacements
- ✓Workplace Communication (Messaging & News Feed)
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | $5 | month | Basic Scheduling; Basic Timesheets; Basic Time Clocking |
| Core | $6.5 | month | Everything in Lite; Advanced Scheduling; Timesheet Auto Approval |
| Pro | $9 | month | Everything in Core; Custom Access Levels; Advanced Timesheets |
| HR Add-on | $2 | month | Personalized career hub; Paperless onboarding; Secure document management |
| Messaging+ Add-on | $1.95 | month | Richer, more deeply integrated messaging experience; Shift-aware actions; Role-based permissions |
| Analytics+ Add-on | $1.5 | month | Full control of your data with enterprise-grade customization; Additional audit reporting; Automated report-sharing |
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| Flexible Weekly Plan | — | month | — |