WorkSchedule vs Findmyshift

Both build weekly rotas online and share them to staff phones. WorkSchedule is the UK-built option with working time compliance baked in, a genuinely free Starter plan, and no app-store install required.

No credit card · UK-built & hosted

WorkSchedule is best for

UK hospitality teams (cafés, restaurants, bars, pubs) that want a free plan, built-in UK working time warnings, and a mobile experience that works without forcing staff to install an app.

Findmyshift is best for

Generic shift-based businesses already used to its dated UI, that don't need UK-specific compliance and are happy with a per-team monthly fee.

Feature-by-feature comparison

Based on publicly available information about Findmyshift as of 2026. We keep this page honest — corrections welcome.

Feature	WorkSchedule	Findmyshift
Free plan for small teams Findmyshift offers a free single-team plan with feature limits
No credit card to sign up
UK Working Time warnings (48h, 11h rest, under-18 rules)
UK holiday entitlement calculator built in
Drag-and-drop weekly rota
Copy / import last week
Mobile-first, no app install required Findmyshift offers iOS/Android apps
Shift swap marketplace with manager approval
Time-off requests with reasons
Real-time publish notifications
Modern UI built in 2025
UK-built and UK-hosted Findmyshift is UK-founded but hosted on AWS US/EU

Why teams switch from Findmyshift

Genuinely free for small teams

Starter is free forever — full drag-and-drop building, mobile sharing and compliance warnings included. No 14-day clock.

UK compliance built in

Warnings for the 48-hour weekly average, 11-hour daily rest, and stricter under-18 rules — before you publish, not after.

No app for staff to install

Staff log in through their phone browser. Bookmarkable to home screen. No App Store account needed.

Modern, fast interface

Built in 2025 with TanStack Query and Supabase. Pages load in milliseconds, not seconds.

FAQs

Can I import my rota from Findmyshift?+

Yes — export your existing rota as CSV from Findmyshift, then use WorkSchedule's shift template builder to recreate your repeating shifts. Most teams are running on WorkSchedule within an afternoon.

Is WorkSchedule cheaper than Findmyshift?+

For small teams, yes — our Starter plan is free forever. For larger teams, our Professional tier is comparably priced and includes UK compliance features Findmyshift charges extra for.

Does WorkSchedule have a mobile app?+

No — and that's a deliberate choice. Staff log in through their phone browser, which means no App Store account, no 50MB download, and no permission dialogs. They can add it to their home screen for an app-like experience.

How does WorkSchedule handle UK working time rules?+

We warn you before publishing if any shift breaches the 48-hour weekly average, the 11-hour daily rest rule, or the stricter limits for under-18s. Findmyshift doesn't check these.

More questions? See pricing & plan FAQs or email us.