Data checked on October 29, 2026
Free Deputy alternative: scheduling without a subscription.
Deputy is a workforce management platform priced per user. If what you need is the shift schedule, compare with what Deputy publishes.
turnos.work
Shift schedule maker only: free, no sign-up, no server.
Deputy
Scheduling, timesheets and compliance from $5/user/month (Lite); auto-scheduling from Core ($6.50).
Side by side
Every data point for Deputy comes from its public website (deputy.com/pricing). If they don't publish something, we say so instead of guessing.
| Feature | turnos.work | Deputy |
|---|---|---|
| Price and access | ||
| Price | Free, no limit on employees or locations | Lite $5, Core $6.50, Pro $9 per user/month (USD, excl. taxes); 10% off annually |
| Sign-up | No account needed | Account; free trial |
| Where your team's data lives | Only in your browser (no server) | On their servers |
| Scheduling | ||
| Automatic schedule generation | Yes: covers shifts, keeps rest between shifts, days off and hours | Auto-Scheduling and demand forecasting from Core |
| Several locations in one schedule | Yes, free | Location hierarchies on Pro |
| Re-plan around an absence | Yes, with minimal changes | Shift swap & find replacement |
| Export | Excel, PDF, calendar (.ics) and share link | Payroll & HR integrations |
| Beyond the schedule | ||
| Time clock | No | Yes; biometrics on Core |
| Employee app | No: each employee gets their shifts in their phone calendar | Yes |
| Time off | Vacations and absences, no approval workflow | Leave & availability management |
| Payroll | No | Add-on (US): $8/user/month + $49 base |
| Multiple managers with permissions | One; share a read-only link | Custom access levels on Pro |
✓ yes · ~ partly or depending on plan · ✕ no. Published list prices, excluding taxes.
Choose turnos.work if…
- You only need the shift schedule and do not want a monthly subscription.
- You don't want to sign your team up on another platform or send their data to a server.
- You want the schedule built for you, with rest between shifts and overtime checked, and then tweak it by hand.
Choose Deputy if…
- You need timesheets, labor law compliance and payroll in one platform.
- You forecast demand and want labor budgets tied to schedules.
- You have many managers and locations that need access levels.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Deputy cost?
Its pricing page lists Lite at $5, Core at $6.50 and Pro at $9 per user per month (USD, excluding taxes), with 10% off on annual billing.
Does turnos.work do auto-scheduling?
Yes, always and for free: set your shifts, coverage and team, and it builds the schedule with rest between shifts, days off and overtime tracked.