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    Deputy

    Deputy schedules shifts, tracks time and checks labor law compliance for hourly teams, with plans from $5 per user plus a $30 monthly account minimum.

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    ToolTrim verdict Good

    Keep it if You run an hourly or shift-based team of six or more and need scheduling plus compliant time tracking in one tool.

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    About

    In practice. What you can do with Deputy.

    Deputy covers shift scheduling, time clocking and timesheets for hourly teams, with built-in labor law compliance checks and shift-swap workflows. Auto-scheduling and demand forecasting are available from the Core plan upward; the entry Lite plan only covers manual scheduling and time tracking. AI features are included across all plans.

    Pricing starts at $5 per user on Lite, with a $30 monthly minimum per account regardless of headcount, so it suits shift-based teams of six or more. It fits ops managers running hourly staff; payroll or deeper HR need separate paid add-ons.

    Practical uses

    • Shift schedulingBuild weekly shift rosters with auto-scheduling and demand forecasting from the Core plan up, instead of planning shifts by hand.
    • Compliant time trackingHave hourly staff clock in and out on mobile with built-in labor law checks, cutting manual timesheet errors.

    Features & use cases

    Workforce management

    The case for and against. What Deputy does well, and when it costs too much.

    For. What works in its favour.

    • Labor law compliance checks are built into time clocking, not a separate add-on.
    • AI features are included on every plan, even the cheapest Lite tier.

    Pays off from

    8 minsaved a month

    Deputy costs $5/month. If your hour is worth $40, those 8 min cover it.

    Against. What to plan for.

    • No free plan, only a 30-day trial.
    • A $30 monthly minimum applies per account no matter how few users are on it.

    Too expensive if

    • You use it less than once a month
    • A simple free version or a tool already in your stack would do

    Pricing. What does Deputy cost ?

    Lite

    ToolTrim reference price

    $5/mo

    Per user.

    • Basic scheduling, timesheets, time clocking, labor law compliance, shift swapping

    Core

    $6.50/mo

    Per user.

    • Adds auto-scheduling
    • Demand forecasting
    • Labor optimization and wage budgets

    Pro

    $9/mo

    Per user.

    • Adds custom access levels, SSO, 24/7 live chat and a sandbox environment

    Checked on September 25, 2026Official pricing

    Alternatives. What could replace Deputy?

    TimeCamp3.2/5 · GoodFree, then from €3.43/moTimeCamp is time-tracking software with a free plan for unlimited users and projects, and paid plans from $3.99/user/month for billing and attendance.Clockify3.8/5 · Very goodFree, then from €3.43/moTime-tracking tool with unlimited free users and paid tiers adding invoicing, scheduling, and admin controls.

    Other direct substitutes

    Our verdict. What to know about Deputy.

    How the score breaks down

    Added value

    Entry pricing is low per seat ($5) but a $30 monthly account minimum and full-month billing on partial months raise the real cost for very small teams.

    Simplicity

    The Lite plan covers scheduling and time clocking directly via web and mobile apps without needing the auto-scheduling setup reserved for higher tiers.

    Fit for purpose

    Delivers scheduling, time clocking and compliance checks as advertised; auto-scheduling and demand forecasting are tiered rather than hidden behind workarounds.

    Performance

    Covers core shift scheduling and compliance, but anything beyond that (payroll, HR, messaging, analytics) needs separate paid add-ons billed per seat.

    Reversibility

    Neutral score: data export and portability on leaving Deputy are not covered by the collected sources.

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    Deputy Summary

    Category
    productivity tool.
    Price from
    $5/mo (Lite).
    Best for
    An ops manager or small-business owner running an hourly or shift-based team who needs scheduling and compliant time tracking in one place.
    Avoid if
    You have a team of one or two, since the $30 monthly account minimum makes the per-seat price less competitive below that size.
    Alternatives
    TimeCamp, Clockify.
    ToolTrim verdict
    Below 6 users, the $30 monthly account minimum costs more than the $5 per-seat Lite price, so Deputy's per-user math only pays off at 6 users or more.

    Frequently asked questions. What people ask about Deputy.

    What is Deputy used for?

    Deputy schedules shifts, tracks time and checks labor law compliance for hourly teams, with plans from $5 per user plus a $30 monthly account minimum.

    How much does Deputy cost?

    Deputy costs $5/month (Lite plan). Price verified on September 25, 2026.

    Is Deputy suitable for beginners?

    An ops manager or small-business owner running an hourly or shift-based team who needs scheduling and compliant time tracking in one place.

    Is Deputy worth the price?

    Below 6 users, the $30 monthly account minimum costs more than the $5 per-seat Lite price, so Deputy's per-user math only pays off at 6 users or more.

    What are the best alternatives to Deputy?

    The main alternatives to Deputy are: TimeCamp, Clockify.

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