Deputy vs When I Work — 2026 comparison
A side-by-side look at how Deputy and When I Work compare on score, real user ratings, pricing and features.
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The verdict
Deputy and When I Work are both Workforce Management Software options worth comparing. Deputy ranks higher in our editorial score (90 vs 88 out of 100). When I Work has the larger review base (1,673 reviews across 2 sources). Deputy is best for hourly teams needing scheduling and time tracking; When I Work is best for small businesses scheduling hourly shift workers. Starting price: Deputy From $4.50/user/mo, When I Work From $2.50/user/mo. See the full breakdown below, then read each review before you decide.
Pick Deputy if…hourly teams needing scheduling and time tracking
Pick When I Work if…small businesses scheduling hourly shift workers
Side by side
| Deputy | When I Work | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 90/100 | 88/100 |
| User consensus | 4.6/5 (773) | 4.5/5 (1,673) |
| Starting price | From $4.50/user/mo | From $2.50/user/mo |
| Best for | hourly teams needing scheduling and time tracking | small businesses scheduling hourly shift workers |
| Shift scheduling | ||
| Time & attendance | ||
| Labor compliance | ◑ | |
| Mobile app | ||
| Demand forecasting | ◑ | – |
| Payroll integration |
Deputy
- Intuitive shift scheduling with easy clock-in and clock-out
- AI-assisted auto-scheduling saves managers time
- – Reviewers report recurring bugs and glitches
- – Support is chat and email only and can be slow to resolve issues
When I Work
- Employees can swap, drop and pick up their own shifts
- Fast to set up and easy for hourly teams to use
- – Occasional mobile app stability and crash issues
- – Push notifications can be unreliable