# Deputy vs HotSchedules

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Deputy

| Attribute | Deputy | HotSchedules |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 71.4 (43% (low)) | 39.4 (26% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A staffing management platform that streamlines employee scheduling, time tracking, labor law compliance, and payroll processing. It includes AI-assisted shift building, leave management, and integrations with payroll systems for hourly-based work environments. | A unified platform for managing all aspects of restaurant operations—from hiring and scheduling to payroll and compliance. It uses real-time sales and labor data to optimize staffing, reduce overtime, and ensure adherence to employment laws across multiple locations. |
| integrations.count | 19 | 3 |
| 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":"POS systems"},{"name":"Payroll systems"},{"name":"Accounting systems"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"AU","primaryMarkets":["US","GB","AU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":["US","GB","AU","NZ"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true,"windows":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Lite","summary":"$5/user/month, billed upfront or monthly","features":["Labor Law Compliance","Leave & Availability Management","Payroll & HR integrations","Self-serve onboarding"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Core","summary":"$6.50/user/month","features":["Advanced Labor Law Compliance","Customer success manager"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":6.5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$9/user/month","features":["Single Sign-On (SSO)","Dedicated customer success manager","Complete control with powerful automation, insights, and priority support"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"HR","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":2,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Messaging+","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":1.95,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Analytics+","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":8,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Payroll","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":49,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]}],"summary":"From $5/user/month. 31-day free trial, no credit card required.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.deputy.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T22:36:08.709Z","freeTrialDays":31,"startingPrice":{"unit":"seat","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"free|subscription","summary":"1 year free; full pricing not publicly disclosed","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.fourth.com/hotschedules","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T22:35:06.380Z","freeTrialDays":365}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":5,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | no |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.pci | yes | - |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Employee Scheduling)

| Capability | Deputy | HotSchedules |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:22:30.548Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*