Shyft vs MakeShift Comparison

88% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Shyft

Employee Scheduling Software

4.4 9 user ratings

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MakeShift

Employee Scheduling Software

4.4 201 user ratings

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Overview

Description

Shyft is an intuitive shift management platform that enables businesses to manage employee wise schedules and swap shifts besides facilitating seamless communication between teams. The platform contains a calendar of its own, helping employees to gain access to a seamless user experience while managing, filtering and viewing shifts that are assigned to them. It also includes an advanced marketplace functionality where employees can find someone to cover their shifts when they need to. Apart from assigning shifts, the platform also allows managers to cancel employee wise shifts besides helping them get real-time updates. Shyft centralises the communication channel within the organisation, which makes it easy for team members, associates and managers to connect and collaborate with each other. Management can also forward push notifications to individual employees to ensure that everyone is adequately informed about their schedules in advance. Moreover, real-time analytics provided by Shyft, helps businesses to gain a detailed understanding of labour trends, besides gaining valuable perspectives on how team members are trading shifts with one another. Read more

MakeShift is a web based scheduling software. With MakeShift, drastically reduce the time and effort required to schedule and communicate with the staff. It can be integrate with the top payroll and HR platforms, such as ADP Workforce Now, TSheets and Bamboo HR, to streamline scheduling. Read more

Pricing Options

Free Trial Not Available
Offers Custom plan.

Free Trial Available
Starts at $2.50.

SW Score & Breakdown

88% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

94%
Reviews

76%
Momentum

67%
Popularity

92%

83% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

88%
Reviews

75%
Momentum

62%
Popularity

81%

Features

Total Features	9 Features	7 Features
Common Features for All	Automated Scheduling Helps to automate the scheduling processes to reduce paperwork, provide a comprehensive solution and ensure timely updates Compliance Tracking Helps in tracking and monitoring and auditing all the regulatory compliance requirements Drag and drop Builder Has a pick-and-drop feature for easier designing Employee Portal User panel for employees to view, manage their information and requests Employee Timeclock Seamlessly record time in/out of the shifts and export timesheets to payroll platform. Real-time Reporting Allows users to check campaign real-time status as it happens Reminders Sends important reminders through email to attendees Shift Swapping Allow employees to exchange shifts with other qualified employees conveniently. Staff Notification Alerts the employee via email, text, and push notifications upon any new events or changes. Workforce Forecasting Automatically predict future workforce needs based on historical data and proactively plan for shortcomings. It illustrates the staffing plan for a specific time period to effectively address both understaffing and overstaffing concerns. + 6 More - Show Less	Automated Scheduling Helps to automate the scheduling processes to reduce paperwork, provide a comprehensive solution and ensure timely updates Compliance Tracking Helps in tracking and monitoring and auditing all the regulatory compliance requirements Drag and drop Builder Has a pick-and-drop feature for easier designing Employee Portal User panel for employees to view, manage their information and requests Employee Timeclock Seamlessly record time in/out of the shifts and export timesheets to payroll platform. Real-time Reporting Allows users to check campaign real-time status as it happens Reminders Sends important reminders through email to attendees Shift Swapping Allow employees to exchange shifts with other qualified employees conveniently. Staff Notification Alerts the employee via email, text, and push notifications upon any new events or changes. Workforce Forecasting Automatically predict future workforce needs based on historical data and proactively plan for shortcomings. It illustrates the staffing plan for a specific time period to effectively address both understaffing and overstaffing concerns. + 4 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS
Modes of Support	Online	Online

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.4/5 9 user ratings	4.4/5 201 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 55.6% Very Good 33.3% Average 11.1% Poor 0% Terrible 0%	Excellent 56.7% Very Good 31.8% Average 8.5% Poor 1.5% Terrible 1.5%
User Sentiments	Not Available	User-friendly interface, Real-time schedule updates, Easy shift management, Seamless ADP integration Limited customization options, Mobile app limitations, Occasional syncing issues, Lack of advanced reporting features
Review Summary	Not Available	User reviews consistently highlight MakeShift as an easy-to-use and accessible scheduling platform for both managers and employees. Users appreciate the straightforward interface, intuitive navigation, and ability to quickly make changes, particularly through the mobile app. While MakeShift effectively solves scheduling issues and streamlines communication, some users express concerns about limited customization options, integration with ADP, and occasional technical glitches. The most common request is for improved reporting options and the ability to color-code shifts for better visual clarity.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $2.50.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Shyft Custom	MakeShift Scheduling $2.50 $2.50 per user / month
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