Deputy
Workforce management software
Time tracking software
Employee scheduling software
Time & attendance software
Bookseller software
Employee leave management software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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What is Deputy
Deputy is a cloud-based workforce management platform used to schedule employees, track time and attendance, and manage leave for hourly and shift-based teams. It is commonly used by managers in industries such as retail, hospitality, healthcare, and other multi-location operations to build rosters, capture timesheets, and support payroll workflows. The product combines scheduling, time clocks, and compliance-oriented features (such as break rules and approvals) with integrations to payroll and HR systems.
Time & attendance capture
Deputy includes time clock functionality for clock-in/clock-out and timesheet approval workflows. It supports capturing attendance data via mobile devices and shared kiosks, which fits distributed and frontline workforces. The system centralizes timesheets and approvals to reduce manual consolidation before payroll processing.
Scheduling and shift operations
Deputy provides tools to build and publish schedules, manage shift swaps, and handle coverage changes from a central roster. It supports recurring schedules and multi-location teams, which helps managers coordinate staffing across sites. Mobile access enables employees to view schedules and request changes without relying on paper or spreadsheets.
Integrations for payroll workflows
Deputy integrates with a range of payroll and HR systems to export approved time data and reduce duplicate entry. It supports configurable pay rules and approvals that help standardize how hours flow into payroll. This integration approach is useful for organizations that want workforce management without replacing their payroll provider.
Advanced WFM depth varies
Deputy focuses on scheduling and time capture rather than deep forecasting and optimization. Organizations that require complex demand forecasting, intraday management, or advanced contact-center style adherence may find gaps. Some advanced workforce planning capabilities may require complementary tools or additional process work.
Configuration can be time-consuming
Implementing pay rules, break rules, roles, and approval chains can require careful setup to match local policies and labor requirements. Multi-location organizations often need consistent governance to avoid inconsistent rule configurations across sites. Teams without an internal system owner may experience longer rollout and tuning cycles.
Not purpose-built for booksellers
While it can be used in retail environments, Deputy is not a dedicated bookseller system and does not replace POS, inventory, or merchandising tools. Booksellers typically need integrations or separate systems for catalog, purchasing, and store operations. Deputy mainly addresses labor scheduling, timekeeping, and leave rather than end-to-end bookstore management.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Lite | $5 per user/month (USD, excl. taxes) | Basic Scheduling; Basic Timesheets; Basic Time Clocking; Labor law compliance; Shift swap & find replacement; Leave & availability management; Basic reporting; Messaging & News Feed; Payroll & HR integrations; Self-serve onboarding. |
| Core | $6.50 per user/month (USD, excl. taxes) | Everything in Lite, plus Advanced Scheduling; Timesheet auto-approval; Biometrics time clocking; Advanced labor law compliance; Micro-scheduling; Auto-scheduling; Demand forecasting; Labor optimization; Wage and labor budgets; Customer success manager. |
| Pro | $9 per user/month (USD, excl. taxes) | Everything in Core, plus Custom access levels; Advanced timesheets; Location hierarchies; Pay centers; Single Sign-On (SSO); Dedicated customer success manager; Sandbox environment; 24/7 live chat. (Analytics+ and Messaging+ are included in Pro.) |
Add-ons (priced per user per month, billed monthly unless noted):
- HR: $2.00 per user/month (try free 30 days; available on US/UK/AU).
- Messaging+: $1.95 per user/month (try free 30 days; included in Pro).
- Analytics+: $1.50 per user/month (try free 30 days; included in Pro).
Notes: Prices shown are USD and are exclusive of applicable taxes. Billing options include monthly or annual (annual billed upfront).
Seller details
Deputy Technologies Pty Ltd
Sydney, Australia
2008
Private
https://www.deputy.com
https://x.com/deputyapp
https://www.linkedin.com/company/deputy/
