How Much Does Employee Availability Software Cost in 2025?

Pricing for scheduling software is usually "per user, per month." It looks cheap at first ($2!), but it adds up fast.

Let's look at the real cost for a typical small business with 25 employees.

The "Per User" Models

* Deputy: $4.50/user → $112.50 / month
* When I Work: $2.50/user → $62.50 / month
* Sling: $2.00/user → $50.00 / month
* 7shifts: $29.99/location (up to 30 users) → $29.99 / month

## The Hidden Costs

With per-user pricing, your bill fluctuates.
* Hire 5 seasonal staff for Christmas? Your bill goes up.
* Forget to remove an ex-employee from the system? You keep paying for them.

It's annoying administrative work just to keep your bill correct.

## The ShiftReply Model: Flat Rate

We do things differently.

* ShiftReply: $10 / month (flat rate for up to 30 users).

That's it. Hire more people? Still $10. Turnover high this month? Still $10.

## Why is ShiftReply so cheap?

Because we do less. We don't do payroll. We don't do GPS tracking. We just collect availability. By keeping the product simple, we keep our costs down, and we pass that savings on to you.

If you're paying $100+ a month just to know when your staff can work, you're overpaying.