Shyft
Employee scheduling software
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What is Shyft
Shyft is an employee scheduling and shift-management platform designed for hourly and frontline workforces. It supports schedule publishing, shift swapping, open shifts, and team communication to help managers cover shifts and help employees manage availability. The product is commonly used in retail, hospitality, and other multi-location operations where schedule changes are frequent. It also provides integrations and enterprise controls intended for larger organizations.
Shift swapping and open shifts
Shyft supports employee-initiated shift swaps and the ability to post and claim open shifts. These workflows reduce manager back-and-forth for common coverage changes. The product also supports rules and approvals so organizations can control who can trade or pick up shifts.
Frontline communication built in
Shyft includes in-app messaging and team communication features tied to schedules and locations. This helps managers broadcast updates and coordinate coverage changes without relying on separate consumer messaging tools. Communication features are oriented toward distributed, hourly teams.
Enterprise workforce focus
Shyft is positioned for organizations with many employees and locations that need consistent scheduling processes. It supports centralized administration and policy enforcement across sites. The platform is commonly evaluated alongside broader workforce management tools when scheduling is a primary pain point.
Limited full-suite WFM depth
Shyft focuses primarily on scheduling and shift communication rather than end-to-end workforce management. Organizations needing advanced forecasting, intraday management, or complex labor optimization may require additional systems. Fit depends on whether scheduling is the main requirement or part of a broader WFM program.
Integration requirements for payroll/HR
Many deployments rely on integrations to connect scheduling with timekeeping, payroll, and HR systems. Integration availability and effort vary by the systems already in place. Buyers should validate supported connectors, data sync frequency, and ownership of integration maintenance.
Complexity for small teams
For smaller businesses with simple schedules, Shyft’s enterprise-oriented controls and configuration can be more than is necessary. Teams that only need basic scheduling and time tracking may find the setup and governance heavier than lightweight alternatives. The product tends to fit best where shift changes and multi-location coordination are frequent.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $24.95 per location/month (monthly) | 20 users per location, 2 admins, mobile & web app, basic scheduling, photo schedules, team rosters, shift reminders, shift swaps, open shift broadcasts, basic customer support. |
| Advanced | $59.95 per location/month (monthly) | 60 users per location, 6 admins, all Starter features plus advanced scheduling, scheduling patterns, schedule imports, time off requests, announcements, enhanced admin controls, advanced customer support. |
| Professional | $99.95 per location/month (monthly) | 100 users per location, 10 admins, all Advanced features plus pro schedule creation, schedule configurations, departments, time off balances, HR onboarding docs, demand forecasting, POS integrations, professional support. |
| Enterprise | Custom / Contact Sales | Unlimited users/admins, all Professional features plus enterprise implementation, integrations, analytics, geofencing, HR custom TOS, enterprise support. |
Seller details
Shyft Technologies, Inc.
Seattle, WA, USA
2012
Private
https://www.myshyft.com/
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