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About Deputy
What is Deputy?
Deputy is a complete people platform for hourly work, covering everything from scheduling and time tracking to HR and payroll. It uses actionable AI to help managers schedule the right people at the right time, control labor costs, and simplify compliance.Who is it for?
Deputy is built for businesses with shift-based workforces—single locations, multi-location operations, franchises, and enterprises. It serves industries like retail, hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, logistics, and more. It’s ideal for managers who need to streamline scheduling, reduce turnover, and stay audit-ready.What problems does it solve?
Deputy addresses manual scheduling, time theft, compliance headaches (like Fair Workweek, overtime, breaks), and inefficient payroll processes. It reduces admin time, helps control labor costs, and improves employee engagement.Real use cases
A restaurant manager uses Deputy to auto-schedule based on demand forecasts. A retail chain tracks time and attendance across locations, flags overtime, and sends approved timesheets to payroll. A franchise owner uses roll-up dashboards to monitor labor efficiency and ensure consistent SOPs.Key features
- AI-Powered Scheduling — Automatically create optimized schedules based on demand forecasts and labor budgets.
- Time & Attendance — Accurate time tracking with mobile time clocks and biometrics, reducing time theft and buddy punching.
- Compliance Management — Automate break rules, Fair Workweek, overtime, and custom pay rules to stay audit-ready.
- Shift Swapping & Replacement — Let staff swap shifts and find replacements easily, reducing no-shows.
- Leave & Availability Management — Manage time-off requests and staff availability in one place.
- Messaging & Team Communication — Keep your team informed with built-in messaging, including optional Messaging+ add-on.
- Analytics & Reporting — Gain insights on labor costs, scheduling efficiency, and performance.
SaaSpartout Score
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Deputy Pricing
Deputy pricing: from $5/user/mo (billed annually or monthly).
For comparison: the median starting price in HR & Recruiting is $24.50/month, measured across 152 tools we track. See the full SaaS Pricing Index →
Lite — $5/user/month (billed upfront or monthly)
- Basic Scheduling
- Basic Timesheets
- Basic Time Clocking
- Labor Law Compliance
- Shift Swap & Find Replacement
- Leave & Availability Management
- Basic Reporting
- Messaging & News Feed
- Payroll & HR integrations
- Self-serve onboarding
Core — $6.50/user/month (most popular)
Everything in Lite, plus:
- Advanced Scheduling
- Timesheet Auto Approval
- Biometrics Time Clocking
- Advanced Labor Law Compliance
- Micro-scheduling
- Auto-scheduling
- Demand Forecasting
- Labor Optimization
- Wage and Labor Budgets
- Customer success manager
Pro — $9/user/month
Everything in Core, plus:
- Custom Access Levels
- Advanced Timesheets
- Location hierarchies
- Pay Centers
- Single Sign-On (SSO)
- Dedicated customer success manager
- Sandbox environment
- 24/7 Live Chat
- Add-ons included: analytics+ and messaging+
Try free for up to 31 days, no credit card required. Annual plans save 10% on add-ons.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Deputy cost?
Deputy's starting price is $5 per user per month (Lite plan), billed upfront or in monthly installments. Core is $6.50/user/mo and Pro is $9/user/mo.
Does Deputy offer a free trial?
Yes, Deputy offers a free trial for up to 31 days with no credit card required.
Who is Deputy best for?
Deputy is best for businesses with hourly or shift-based employees, including single locations, multi-location operations, franchises, and enterprises in industries like retail, hospitality, healthcare, and manufacturing.
What are the top alternatives to Deputy?
Popular alternatives include When I Work, Homebase, 7shifts, and Planday. Each has different pricing and features, so compare based on your specific needs.
Does Deputy handle payroll?
Deputy offers a Payroll add-on (enabled by Paycor) in the US, available on annual Core and Pro plans. It sends approved timesheets and pay rates to Paycor with one click.
What is Deputy's key limitation?
While Deputy is strong in scheduling and time tracking, its payroll capability is currently limited to US customers on certain plans, and HR add-on is available in select countries (US, UK, Australia).
