Scheduling software for retail shops
Retail shops need shift schedules that follow foot traffic and a time clock staff can use at the register. Homebase is free for up to 10 employees at one location, and POS integrations pull in sales data. Past 10 people you pay, per location; Connecteam is free for 10 users with a flat price for 30.
Top picks for retail shops
All 16 scheduling tools, ranked for retail shops
| Tool | Fit for retail shop | Starts at | Pricing | Users | Integrations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Homebase SchedulingHomebaseFit 90 | 90 | Free up to 10 users | Free tier | Up to 10 free; unlimited on paid plans | Gusto, Rippling +3 | View |
 ConnecteamConnecteamFit 85 | 85 | Free up to 10 users | Free tier | Up to 10 free; 30 per paid plan | Gusto, QuickBooks Payroll | View |
 When I WorkWhen I WorkFit 85 | 85 | $2.50/person | Free trial | Per user | Gusto, Rippling +3 | View |
 SlingToastFit 82 | 82 | Free up to 30 users | Free tier | Up to 30 free | None in our catalog | View |
 PlandayXeroFit 82 | 82 | $2.99/person | Free trial | Per user; at least 5 on Starter, 10 on Plus | QuickBooks Payroll | View |
 Buddy PunchBuddy PunchFit 80 | 80 | $19 + $4.99/person | Free trial | Per user | Gusto, Rippling +1 | View |
 Square AppointmentsBlockFit 50 | 50 | $0 | Free tier | Unlimited staff calendars | None in our catalog | View |
 SetmoreSetmoreFit 50 | 50 | $5/person | Free tier | Up to 4 free | None in our catalog40+ listed | View |
| 35 | $0 | Free tier | 1 provider on free | None in our catalog | View | |
 Acuity SchedulingSquarespaceFit 35 | 35 | $16 | Free trial | 1-36 calendars by plan | None in our catalog | View |
 VagaroVagaroFit 30 | 30 | $30 + $10/extra person | Free trial | 1 calendar on base | Gusto | View |
 FreshaFreshaFit 25 | 25 | $14.95/person | Free trial | Per team member | None in our catalog | View |
 CalendlyCalendlyFit 20 | 20 | $10/person | Free tier | Per seat | None in our catalog150+ listed | View |
 BooksyBooksyFit 20 | 20 | $29.99 + $20/extra person | Free trial | 1 included | None in our catalog | View |
 ModgeModge Inc.Fit 15 | 15 | $4/person | Free trial | Per tracked seat; viewers free | None in our catalog | View |
 JobberJobberFit 10 | 10 | $29 | Free trial | 1 on Core | Gusto | View |
Scheduling for retail shops: questions
Which ones have a free plan?
Of the 6 that fit retail shops best, Homebase Scheduling, Connecteam and Sling have a free plan. Check the limits on each tool page; most cap users, volume or features.
How are these ranked?
Each tool has a fit score from 0 to 100 for retail shops, based on what it is built for and who its features serve. We list tools scoring 70 or more as strong fits, then break ties by the monthly price for a team of six. Partner links never change the order. How we calculate prices.