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February 2, 2024
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Sourcing Scheduling Solutions: Sling vs. ScheduleFly

Efficient employee scheduling is the linchpin that keeps operations running smoothly for businesses. As the demand for streamlined workforce management continues to grow, so does the plethora of scheduling apps vying for attention. 

Sourcing Scheduling Solutions: How Sling and ScheduleFly Compare

Efficient employee scheduling is the linchpin that keeps operations running smoothly for businesses. As the demand for streamlined workforce management continues to grow, so does the plethora of scheduling apps vying for attention. 

Two notable contenders in the arena are Sling and ScheduleFly, each offering unique features and approaches to simplify the tedious process of scheduling employees with shifts.

In this blog, we’ll dissect each solution’s functionalities, user interfaces, and overall user experiences. Whether you’re a business owner seeking the optimal scheduling solution or a manager striving to enhance efficiency, this exploration aims to provide valuable insights to help you make an informed decision tailored to your specific needs.

Let’s take a look at the available solutions.

Sling Overview

Sling is a communication and scheduling software for non-desk employees. 

The scheduling platform allows businesses to:

  • Quickly and easily build employee schedules and manage time off, shift availability, and shift trade requests. 
  • Streamline internal communication through group or private messages amongst employees.
  • Track employee hours and labor costs to optimize the payroll process.

Sling caters to several different industries, including restaurants, retail, hospitality, healthcare, events and entertainment, call centers, education, nonprofits, emergency services, construction and labor, health and fitness, manufacturing and logistics, security, cleaning services, banking and help desks.

ScheduleFly Overview

ScheduleFly offers the hospitality industry a simple and organized way to schedule and communicate with their staff. 

With ScheduleFly, businesses can:

  • Quickly post schedules online
  • Text or email schedules and important updates out to staff
  • Easily manage shift changes and time off requests
  • Monitor labor costs

Associated Costs

Sling

Plan Price Benefits
Free $0 Shift Scheduling, Shift Templates, Shift Alarms, Shift Offers, Available Shifts, Time-Off Requests, Long-Term Scheduling, News Sharing, Private Messaging, Announcements
Premium $2.00 per user per month or $1.70 per user per month billed annually Includes all Free plan benefits plus Shift Swaps, Schedule Templates, Slots on Available Shifts, Unavailability, Day Parts, Calendar Synchronization, SMS Shift Alarms, Mandatory Breaks, Group Messaging, Mobile Time Tracking, Timesheets, Timesheet History, Timesheet Approvals, Early Clock-In Prevention, Auto Clock-Out, Geofencing, Break Attestation, Labor Cost Management, Budgeting, Overtime Tracking, Clopening, Premium Pay
Business $4.00 per user per month or $3.40 per user per month billed annually Includes all Premium plan benefits plus Auto-Assigning, Tags, Kiosk Time Tracking, Attendance Reports, No-Shows, Sick Call-Outs, Late Arrivals, Holiday Pay, PTO Management, Payroll Reports, Labor Reports, Sales Reports, Salary Support, Employee Documents, Task Templates, Shift Tasks

ScheduleFly

Plan Price Benefits
19 or less staff $30/month Staff Scheduling, Team/Private Messaging, Daily Crib Sheet and Reminder, Shift Trades, Time Off Requests, Text Alerts, Multi-Unit Dashboard, Employee Database, Documents and Files, Manager Logbook, Reporting, Job Postings, Google Calendar Integration, Customer Support
20-39 staff $40/month Benefits are the same across plans
40-59 staff $50/month Benefits are the same across plans
60-79 staff $60/month Benefits are the same across plans

Sling vs. ScheduleFly: Features Comparison

Feature Sling ScheduleFly
Integrations Toast, Shopify, Square, Gusto, Harbortouch, Restaurant Manager, POSitouch Google Calendar
Mobile Accessibility Free to download the app on Apple App Store and Google Play Store Free to download the app on Apple App Store and Google Play Store
Customer Support Sling has a support email as well as an online help center with articles addressing commonly asked questions ScheduleFly has a contact form on its website for any queries
Free-Trial Offers a 15-day free trial Offers a 30-day free trial
Pricing Based on feature availability with the option to be billed monthly or annually Based on company size and billed monthly
Industries Served Healthcare, Restaurants, Retail, Education, Hotels, Transportation, Call Centers, Caregiving, Entertainment, Emergency, Non-Profits, Remote Work, Health and Fitness, Construction and Labor, Cleaning Services, Banking and Finance, Help Desks, Professional Trades, Manufacturing and Logistics Hospitality

Which Scheduling Platform Suits Your Needs?

Your staffing schedule plays a key role in keeping your business and your employees on track. It’s the North Star for your employees each day that your business is open, letting them know who’s working, when they’re working, and which function of the business they’re covering.

As you weigh the advantages and drawbacks of Sling and ScheduleFly, consider the specific needs of your team, the nature of your business, and the types of features that would help you drive operational efficiency.

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