Deputy
Entry plan
$5.00 × 10 seats$50.00
× 12 months$600.00
Per year
$5.00 per person / mo
$600
Deputy vs When I Work
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Deputy
43%
match · $600/yr
When I Work
59%
match · $300/yr
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
When I Work
Entry plan
$2.50 × 10 seats$25.00
× 12 months$300.00
Per year
$2.50 per person / mo
$300
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
When I Work
From $2.50
Small and mid-sized hourly teams in retail, healthcare, hospitality and services that want simple per-user pricing with scheduling, time clock and messaging included, and already have a payroll provider.
Side by side
| Deputy | When I Work | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $5/user/month (annual) or $5.50 (monthly) | $2.50/user/month (single location); $5/user/month (multiple locations) |
| 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. | Small and mid-sized hourly teams in retail, healthcare, hospitality and services that want simple per-user pricing with scheduling, time clock and messaging included, and already have a payroll provider. |
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
When I Work
Pros
- Very low per-user price for single-location teams
- Time clock and messaging included rather than sold as add-ons
- Simple two-plan pricing that's easy to budget
- Good payroll integration list for small businesses
Cons
- No free plan after the 14-day trial
- No built-in payroll
- Costs grow with every user, including managers
Marcus Williams