Shift scheduling
Build and publish weekly schedules. Set recurring shifts and reuse templates. No restrictions on how many shifts you create.
Free forever for teams up to 5 - no credit card, no trial
Free Employee Scheduling Software
Free Employee Scheduling Software
That's Actually Free
No 14-day trial. No credit card. No feature locks. Weqly gives teams up to 5 users a full scheduling platform - shift management, time off, shift trading, clock-in/out - completely free.
Free for up to 5 users. Grows with you at $1/user/month.
Most "Free" Tools Aren't Really Free
Free trials, restricted features, and per-location fees buried in the fine print. Here's how Weqly stacks up.
| Weqly | Homebase | When I Work | Deputy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | ✓ Forever | Heavily restricted | Trial only | Trial only |
| Credit card required | No | For some plans | Yes | Yes |
| Shift trading (free) | ✓ Included | Paid only | Paid only | Paid only |
| Time-off management (free) | ✓ Included | Paid only | Add-on | Paid only |
| Clock in / out (free) | ✓ Included | Paid only | Add-on cost | Paid only |
| Paid plan price | $1 / user / month | $24.95+ / location | ~$4+ / user | ~$4.50+ / user |
Everything Included in the Free Plan
Not a lite version. The real thing - for up to 5 users, forever.
Shift trading & drops
Employees request trades and drops. Managers approve with one click. Fully included - not a paid add-on.
Time-off management
Custom leave types, approval workflows, and balance tracking. No spreadsheet required.
Clock in / out
Employees clock in from any device. Real-time view of who's on shift. No separate time-tracking tool needed.
Team roles & permissions
Owners, managers, and staff each get the right level of access. Set it once and forget it.
Email notifications
Your team gets notified when schedules are published or changed. No manual follow-up needed.
iCal sync
Employees subscribe to their schedule from Google Calendar, Outlook, or Apple Calendar.
Multi-team support
Organize staff into teams even on the free plan. Different departments, different schedules.
Kudos
Recognize your team with built-in kudos. A small touch that makes a real difference in morale.
Free Forever. Upgrade When You're Ready.
When your team grows past 5, upgrading takes 30 seconds. Your data stays. Your schedule stays. Nothing changes except the price - which is still $1 per user per month.
Paid
$1 / user / month
- ✓ Unlimited users
- ✓ Everything in Free
- ✓ Annual billing discount
- ✓ Priority support
FAQ
Common Questions About the Free Plan
Is Weqly really free - no credit card, no trial?
Yes. Weqly is free for teams up to 5 users with no time limit and no credit card required. It is not a trial. You can use it forever at no cost.
What is included in the free plan?
The free plan includes shift scheduling, shift trading, time-off management, clock in/out, team roles, and email notifications. All core features - not a stripped-down version.
What happens when my team grows past 5 users?
You upgrade to the paid plan at $1 per user per month. No feature changes, no re-onboarding - your data and schedules stay exactly as they are.
How does Weqly compare to other free scheduling tools?
Most "free" scheduling tools are either time-limited trials, heavily restricted, or have removed their free plans entirely. Weqly offers a genuine free plan with no artificial feature locks for teams up to 5 users.
Can I use Weqly free for a restaurant, retail store, or clinic?
Yes. Weqly works for any business with shift-based staff. Restaurants, cafes, retail stores, clinics, remote teams - if you have 5 or fewer staff, it costs nothing.
Start scheduling. It's free.
No trial. No card. No catch. Just a scheduling platform that works.
Create Your Free AccountFree for up to 5 users. $1/user/month when you grow.