Shiftie vs RotaCloud
Shiftie bundles scheduling, time tracking, leave, documents and team management into one per-employee plan, while RotaCloud separates core rota and HR tools from optional Time & Attendance and a Pro feature layer. The fit depends on whether you prefer an all-in-one feature set or a modular workforce-management setup.
Meet the two tools
Shiftie homepage, 30/07/2026
Shiftie is workforce scheduling software for shift-based teams. Its current feature set combines rota creation, employee availability, time clocks, automated timesheets, leave and absence management, employee records, document storage, multi-venue scheduling, reporting and team messaging.
RotaCloud homepage, 30/07/2026
RotaCloud is cloud-based workforce management software built around rota planning, holiday and absence management, HR tools, labour reporting and optional Time & Attendance. Its product structure lets businesses start with scheduling and add additional workforce controls when required.
At a glance
| Shiftie | RotaCloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price |
£2.75/employee/mo 30-employee minimum, equivalent to £82.50/month |
£10/mo Standard plan for 1–5 employees |
| Free trial | 28 days, no card details required | 30 days, no payment information required |
| Best for | Shift-based teams that want scheduling, time tracking and lightweight HR functionality included within one core subscription structure | Teams that want to start with rota planning and HR tools, then add attendance or additional operational controls when needed |
| Pricing model | Per active employee with a 30-employee billing minimum | Employee-count pricing bands with Standard, Pro and optional add-ons |
| Full review | Not yet published on Alivoi | Not yet published on Alivoi |
Where they actually differ
Scheduling & Shift Control
Both products cover the daily work of building rotas, handling availability and communicating changes, but they package scheduling controls differently.
Shiftie
Shiftie includes drag-and-drop shifts, shift and schedule templates, open shifts, employee assignment recommendations, shift swapping, conflict detection, acknowledgements and colour coding. Managers can filter schedules by role or department, work across multiple locations and view labour costs alongside target weekly hours.
RotaCloud
RotaCloud includes drag-and-drop rota planning, reusable templates, shift notifications, staff availability patterns, shift swapping and labour-cost reporting. Standard covers the main rota workflow, while Pro introduces controls such as bulk shift actions, labour forecasting and budget caps for teams that want additional scheduling oversight.
Time & Attendance
Time tracking is available on both platforms, but it sits in a different place within each pricing structure.
Shiftie
Shiftie's core plan includes its Time Clock and Timesheets functionality. Employees can clock in through mobile devices or an on-site portal, while managers can use GPS restrictions, see who is currently on site, adjust active shifts and generate timesheets automatically from recorded working hours.
RotaCloud
RotaCloud treats Time & Attendance as an optional package. When enabled, staff can clock in through mobile devices or a terminal, with GPS restrictions, automatic timesheets, lateness flags, scheduled-versus-worked comparisons, attendance reporting and payroll exports. This lets businesses pay for attendance tracking only when their workflow calls for it.
HR, Leave & Team Management
Neither platform is positioned as a full payroll or enterprise HR suite; both instead connect scheduling with the employee information managers need around each shift.
Shiftie
Shiftie includes an employee directory, availability records, holiday allowances, absence tracking, leave requests, document storage, bulk employee editing and team messaging. Leave and availability data feed back into scheduling, helping managers make rota decisions without moving between separate tools.
RotaCloud
RotaCloud combines employee profiles, holiday management, absence tracking, TOIL, document storage, reporting and integrations with its rota system. Pro adds features including leave-request rules, document storage controls, a staff logbook and enforced two-factor authentication for businesses that need an additional management layer.
Pricing Structure
The headline prices are difficult to compare directly because Shiftie uses a per-employee rate with a minimum billing level, while RotaCloud prices according to employee bands and optional product layers.
Shiftie
Shiftie's published monthly rate is £2.75 per active employee, with billing starting at 30 employees. That means the first 30 employees cost £82.50 per month even if the active team is smaller. The same core feature set includes scheduling, HR management, leave, documents, time clock, timesheets, multi-venue tools, messaging and reports.
RotaCloud
RotaCloud's current calculator starts at £10 per month for Standard and £15 per month for Pro for a team of 1–5 employees. Time & Attendance and SMS notifications can be added separately, and pricing changes as employee numbers move into higher bands. Larger organizations can request a custom quote.
Pricing
Shiftie
Shiftie bills according to active employees and currently applies a 30-employee minimum. Its published plan includes Employee Scheduling, Availability, HR Management, Leave, Documents, Time Clock & Timesheets, Multi Venue, Team Messaging, Reports and seven-day support. Organizations above the published employee range can contact Shiftie for custom pricing.
RotaCloud
Prices shown reflect the current monthly calculator for a 1–5 employee team. Standard includes rota planning, holiday management, reporting, integrations and related workforce tools. Pro adds controls including bulk actions, labour forecasting, budget caps, leave rules, document features and a staff logbook. Time & Attendance is priced separately and the total changes with employee count.
Which one fits you
Choose Shiftie if…
- You want time clock and timesheets included alongside employee scheduling rather than purchased as a separate attendance package
- Your workflow combines rota planning with employee availability, leave, absences, documents and internal team messaging
- You manage multiple venues or schedules and want employee information to feed directly into rota decisions
- Your team size makes Shiftie's 30-employee minimum compatible with the way you expect to use the platform
Choose RotaCloud if…
- You want to start with rota planning and core HR tools without automatically paying for Time & Attendance
- You operate a small team and want pricing that begins with a 1–5 employee bracket
- You want optional Pro controls such as labour forecasting, budget caps, leave rules, bulk shift actions and staff logbook functionality
- You want rota planning, holiday management and reporting to sit in the same system while keeping additional workforce features modular
FAQ
What is the main difference between Shiftie and RotaCloud?
Shiftie packages scheduling, time clock, timesheets, leave, documents, multi-venue tools and team management within its core per-employee plan. RotaCloud starts with rota planning and workforce-management features, then lets businesses add Time & Attendance or move to Pro for additional operational controls.
How much does Shiftie cost?
Shiftie's current published price is £2.75 per active employee per month with a minimum charge covering 30 employees, which makes the starting monthly bill £82.50. A 28-day free trial is available without card details.
How much does RotaCloud cost?
For a 1–5 employee team, RotaCloud currently lists Standard at £10 per month and Pro at £15 per month. Time & Attendance is an optional add-on, and pricing increases according to the number of employees. RotaCloud also offers a 30-day free trial.
Do both Shiftie and RotaCloud support employee clocking in and timesheets?
Yes. Shiftie includes Time Clock and Timesheets within its published core feature set. RotaCloud offers mobile and terminal clocking, automatic timesheets, GPS restrictions and attendance reporting through its optional Time & Attendance package.
Can both tools manage employee leave and absences?
Yes. Shiftie connects holiday allowances, leave requests, employee availability and absence management with its scheduling workflow. RotaCloud includes holiday and absence management, with additional leave-request rules available through its Pro feature set.
Sources
- Shiftie — official homepage, shiftie.co, accessed 30/07/2026
- Shiftie — official pricing page, shiftie.co/pricing, accessed 30/07/2026
- RotaCloud — official homepage, rotacloud.com, accessed 30/07/2026
- RotaCloud — official pricing page, rotacloud.com/pricing, accessed 30/07/2026
- TechJockey — RotaCloud and Shiftie comparison, techjockey.com, accessed 30/07/2026
- GetApp — Shiftie alternatives, getapp.co.uk, accessed 30/07/2026
- Dupple — Shiftie review, dupple.com, accessed 30/07/2026
- Capterra — RotaCloud alternatives, capterra.com, accessed 30/07/2026