Scheduling
Sling
Shift scheduling, time-off and labor-cost management.
free–$3.40/user/mo
What it costs
Free plan for up to 30 users (scheduling and communication). Premium ~$1.70/user/mo and Business ~$4/user/mo ($3.40 with annual billing); 15% off annual on paid plans. You only pay for users on the platform.
Best for
Single sites and small teams that want free or very cheap scheduling and labor-cost tracking.
Pros
- Generous free tier (up to 30 users)
- Very low per-user paid pricing
- Shift swaps, time-off, and labor-cost tools
- Cheap to scale as the team grows
Cons
- Lighter forecasting and analytics than rivals
- Free plan's mobile app is view-only
- Less restaurant-specific than 7shifts
Integrations
Integrates with common POS and payroll tools; part of the Toast family of products.
Alternatives
Our take: The cheapest credible way to run scheduling for a small team, with a strong free tier. Step up to 7shifts or Deputy if you need real demand forecasting.
Pricing is the public list rate or a research estimate as of June 2026 — always confirm on a live quote. We take no commission from any vendor; this is for reference.