# Deputy vs Planday

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Deputy

| Attribute | Deputy | Planday |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 60.3 (55% (medium)) | 54.6 (40% (low)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based workforce management solution for shift-based businesses. Handles scheduling, timekeeping, compliance automation, payroll integration, leave management, and team communication using AI to optimize schedules and reduce manual administrative work. It is indexed under Employee Scheduling.","source":"https://www.deputy.com/pricing","question":"What is Deputy?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Deputy is a paid product; published pricing starts at $5 per user per month. It is sold across 3 plans (Lite, Core and Pro). There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.deputy.com/pricing","question":"How much does Deputy cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Deputy supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.deputy.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Deputy support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Deputy, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.deputy.com/pricing","question":"Can Deputy be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 20 integrations for Deputy, including AirWatch, Allara Global, Astute Payroll, Azure, Box, Equals, Flex Catering and intelliHR, plus 12 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.deputy.com/pricing","question":"What does Deputy integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and ISO 27001 for Deputy. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Deputy not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.deputy.com/compliance-hub","question":"What security certifications does Deputy have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Deputy is available in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. Its primary markets are Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom and New Zealand.","source":"https://www.deputy.com/pricing","question":"Where is Deputy available?","confidence":0.75}]` | `[{"answer":"Planday is a cloud-based workforce management system that centralizes shift scheduling, time tracking, payroll processing, and team communication. It includes mobile applications for employees and automated features to ensure schedules comply with labor regulations. It is indexed under Employee Scheduling.","source":"https://www.planday.com/pricing","question":"What is Planday?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Planday is sold across 3 plans: Starter, Plus and Pro. We have not confirmed a published price for every tier. There is no free tier. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.planday.com/pricing","question":"How much does Planday cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Planday supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.planday.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Planday support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Planday, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.planday.com/pricing","question":"Can Planday be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for Planday. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Planday not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.planday.com/de/so-funktioniert-es/compliance","question":"What security certifications does Planday have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Planday is available worldwide. Its primary markets are the United Kingdom and Denmark. The vendor is headquartered in Denmark.","source":"https://www.planday.com/pricing","question":"Where is Planday available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Cloud-based shift scheduling system that automates staff scheduling, manages leave and availability, enforces labor law compliance, and integrates with payroll and HR systems. | A mobile-first workforce management solution that handles employee scheduling, time tracking, and payroll integration. It provides scheduling tools, automatic leave management, and real-time shift information through iOS and Android mobile apps. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"per_employee_monthly","sales_labor_forecasting":true,"mobile_app_shift_swapping":true,"algorithmic_auto_scheduling":true,"kiosk_facial_recognition_clock_in":true,"labor_law_overtime_compliance_alerts":true}` | `{"iso_27001":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"per_employee_monthly","sales_labor_forecasting":true,"mobile_app_shift_swapping":true,"algorithmic_auto_scheduling":true,"gps_geofenced_mobile_clock_in":false,"labor_law_overtime_compliance_alerts":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"AirWatch"},{"name":"Allara Global"},{"name":"Astute Payroll"},{"name":"Azure"},{"name":"Box"},{"name":"Equals"},{"name":"Flex Catering"},{"name":"intelliHR"},{"name":"KioWare"},{"name":"LastPass"},{"name":"Okta"},{"name":"Op Central"},{"name":"Oracle"},{"name":"Paychex"},{"name":"Proliant"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"Talenox"},{"name":"TriNet"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Paycor","native":true,"category":"payroll","direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"Xero"},{"name":"Tenzo"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","GB","AU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"DK","primaryMarkets":["GB","DK"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Lite","summary":"$5/user/month + $30/month minimum","features":["Basic Scheduling","Labor Law Compliance","Leave & Availability Management","Payroll & HR integrations","Timesheet Auto Approval"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":30,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Core scheduling and compliance features","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Core","summary":"$9/user/month + $30/month minimum","features":["Advanced Labor Law Compliance","Auto-scheduling","Powerful automation","Insights","Priority support"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":30,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Advanced scheduling with automation and insights","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"HR","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":2,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Messaging+"},{"name":"Analytics+"}],"summary":"From $5/user/month with $30 monthly minimum. 10% discount on annual billing. HR add-on $2/user/month.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.deputy.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-28T11:38:05.353Z","startingPrice":{"amount":30,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"From £2.99/user/mo","features":["Intuitive scheduling","Simple time tracking","Working time rules and compliance warnings","Basic payroll reporting","Team communication","Help centre and live chat support"],"minSeats":5,"description":"Small teams with basic scheduling and time tracking needs","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plus","features":["Advanced scheduling","Leave and absence management","Payroll reporting with integrations","Revenue integration and reporting","Access to integrations and API","Employee information and document management"],"description":"Teams requiring comprehensive workforce management capabilities","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["Custom planning metrics","Auto-scheduling","Configurable organisational structure","Custom permissions and user roles","Dedicated phone support","Custom account setup"],"description":"Large organisations with advanced workforce management and analytics needs","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From £2.99/user/mo (Starter). 30-day free trial. Monthly, quarterly, or annual billing.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.planday.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T12:15:15.551Z","freeTrialDays":30,"billingPeriods":["month","quarter","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | no |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | mid | unknown |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":30,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | yes |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | yes |

## Capabilities (Employee Scheduling)

| Capability | Deputy | Planday |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Algorithmic auto scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app shift swapping | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open shift bidding marketplace | - | - |
| Labor law overtime compliance alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gps geofenced mobile clock in | - | ✗ |
| Kiosk facial recognition clock in | ✓ | - |
| Sales labor forecasting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Point of sale POS integration | - | - |
| Payroll adp gusto integration | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | ✓ |
| ISO 27001 | - | ✓ |
| Pricing model | Per employee monthly | Per employee monthly |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:18:15.042Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*