Schedulefly
Restaurant scheduling software
Hospitality software
Restaurant software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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What is Schedulefly
Schedulefly is a web-based employee scheduling and shift communication tool designed primarily for restaurants and hospitality teams. It supports building and publishing schedules, managing shift swaps and time-off requests, and notifying staff of updates via web and mobile access. The product focuses on straightforward scheduling workflows and lightweight team communication rather than broader back-office suites.
Restaurant-focused scheduling workflows
Schedulefly centers on common restaurant scheduling needs such as recurring weekly schedules, shift coverage, and staff availability. Managers can publish schedules and push updates to employees without requiring complex configuration. This focus can reduce setup time compared with broader hospitality platforms that bundle multiple modules.
Simple employee access and updates
Employees can view schedules and receive changes without needing in-person posting or manual texting. The system supports basic shift communication patterns that help reduce missed updates. This is useful for hourly teams with frequent schedule changes.
Lightweight operational footprint
Schedulefly is positioned as a scheduling-first product rather than an all-in-one restaurant management suite. For operators who already use separate POS, payroll, or inventory tools, it can function as a standalone scheduling layer. This can be a fit for smaller groups that want to avoid adopting a larger platform.
Limited broader restaurant suite
Schedulefly primarily addresses scheduling and related communication, not full restaurant operations. Organizations looking for integrated labor forecasting, inventory, purchasing, or accounting workflows may need additional systems. This can increase the number of tools staff must use.
Fewer enterprise controls
Compared with more comprehensive workforce platforms, Schedulefly may offer fewer advanced controls for multi-location governance. Examples can include complex role-based permissions, standardized templates across brands, or deep reporting across many units. Larger operators may find it less suitable as a corporate standard.
Integrations may be narrower
Scheduling products often rely on integrations for payroll, HR, and time tracking, and Schedulefly’s ecosystem may be more limited than larger vendors in the space. If required integrations are not available, teams may need manual exports or duplicate data entry. This can affect scalability and data consistency.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1–19 staff | $30 / month | 1–19 users included; all features & services included; no contracts or fees; monthly billing. |
| 20–39 staff | $40 / month | 20–39 users included; all features & services included; monthly billing. |
| 40–59 staff | $50 / month | 40–59 users included; all features & services included; monthly billing. |
| 60–79 staff | $60 / month | 60–79 users included; all features & services included; monthly billing. |
| 80+ staff / Seasonal | Custom pricing | Contact Schedulefly for a quote (site lists Co-Owner Wil Brawley: 704-906-2031); seasonal businesses handled via custom quote. |
