When I Work
Entry plan
$2.50 × 10 seats$25.00
× 12 months$300.00
Per year
$2.50 per person / mo
$300
When I Work vs Sling
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When I Work
32%
match · $300/yr
Sling
71%
match · $0/yr
What matters most?
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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
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.
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
| When I Work | Sling | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $2.50/user/month (single location); $5/user/month (multiple locations) | Free for up to 30 users; paid from $1.70/user/month (annual) |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Best For | 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. | Budget-conscious shift teams that mainly need scheduling and messaging, and restaurants already running Toast POS and Toast Payroll. |
Pros and cons
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
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