Restaurants & cafes
Manage front-of-house and back-of-house separately. Set recurring weekly schedules and let staff handle their own shift trades.
Free up to 5 users - no credit card required
When I Work Alternative -
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Simple Scheduling Your Team Will Love
Weqly does everything When I Work does - shift scheduling, time-off management, employee clock-in - at $1 per user per month. Clean, fast, and built for shift-based teams.
Free for up to 5 users. Paid plans from $1/user/month.
Weqly vs When I Work
Everything you need to manage a shift-based team - for less.
| Weqly | When I Work | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $1 / user / month | ~$4+ / user / month |
| Free Plan | ✓ Up to 5 users, forever | Trial only |
| Shift Scheduling | ✓ Full | ✓ Full |
| Shift Trades & Drops | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Time-Off Management | ✓ Included | Add-on or higher tier |
| Clock In / Out | ✓ Included | Add-on cost |
| Recurring Shifts | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Multi-team / Location | ✓ Included | Higher tiers |
Built for Shift-Based Teams of All Kinds
Whether you're running a restaurant, a retail shop, a clinic, or a remote team - if your people work shifts, Weqly has you covered.
Retail stores
Handle part-time and full-time staff in the same schedule. Custom shift templates save time every week.
Small clinics & healthcare
Staff scheduling with time-off tracking and leave accrual. HIPAA-friendly by design - no unnecessary data collection.
Recurring shift templates
Set your standard weekly schedule once and duplicate it. Perfect for teams with predictable rotas.
Employee-managed trades
Employees request and swap shifts directly. Managers approve in one tap - no group chats needed.
Real-time notifications
Every schedule change triggers instant email notifications. Your team is always in the loop.
Pricing
$1 per user per month.
$1 per user per month.
Free for teams up to 5.
No add-on fees for time tracking or time off. All features included.
FAQ
Common Questions
Does Weqly work for restaurants and retail?
Yes. Weqly is a great fit for any business with shift-based hourly staff - restaurants, cafes, retail stores, clinics, and more. You can manage multiple teams, set recurring shifts, and let employees trade shifts without the manager getting involved.
Can employees see their schedules on their phones?
Yes. Weqly is fully mobile-responsive. Employees can check their schedule, request time off, clock in and out, and request shift trades from any smartphone or tablet.
How does Weqly handle last-minute shift changes?
Employees can drop or trade shifts through Weqly. Managers get notified instantly and can approve or deny with one click. No group chats, no frantic text messages.
Is Weqly cheaper than When I Work?
Significantly. When I Work starts at around $4 per user per month. Weqly costs $1 per user per month, with a free plan for teams up to 5 users.
Done with When I Work?
Weqly is free to start. Get your team scheduled today.
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