Deputy
Entry plan
$5.00 × 10 seats$50.00
× 12 months$600.00
Per year
$5.00 per person / mo
$600
Deputy vs Sling
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Deputy
28%
match · $600/yr
Sling
71%
match · $0/yr
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Sling
Free plan
$1.70 × 10 seats$17.00
× 12 months$204.00
Free plan covers 30−$204.00
Per year
$0
Free plan has feature limits
Deputy
From $5
Multi-site and compliance-heavy shift operations in hospitality, retail and healthcare that want advanced auto-scheduling, forecasting and labor law tools.
vs
Sling
From $1.70Free plan
Budget-conscious shift teams that mainly need scheduling and messaging, and restaurants already running Toast POS and Toast Payroll.
Side by side
| Deputy | Sling | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $5/user/month (annual) or $5.50 (monthly) | Free for up to 30 users; paid from $1.70/user/month (annual) |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Multi-site and compliance-heavy shift operations in hospitality, retail and healthcare that want advanced auto-scheduling, forecasting and labor law tools. | Budget-conscious shift teams that mainly need scheduling and messaging, and restaurants already running Toast POS and Toast Payroll. |
Pros and cons
Deputy
Pros
- Deepest auto-scheduling, forecasting and compliance toolset in this group
- Shift swaps, messaging and labor law compliance included even on Lite
- Wide payroll and POS integration list plus optional native payroll
- Location hierarchies and SSO on Pro for larger operations
Cons
- Per-user pricing gets expensive as headcount grows
- Key features like auto-scheduling and wage budgets need Core
- Annual plans can't be downgraded mid-term and aren't refunded on cancellation
Sling
Pros
- Most generous free plan in this comparison
- Very low per-user prices on paid plans
- Solid labor cost tools including overtime and clopening rules
- Tight fit with Toast POS and Toast Payroll
Cons
- No built-in payroll of its own
- Thinner payroll integration list than Deputy or Homebase
- Fewer HR features than all-in-one tools
Marcus Williams