Shifty vs Sling
Sling offers free scheduling with ads and aggressive Toast POS upselling. Shifty is the focused, ad-free alternative at a flat $9.99 a month β 33 languages, AI schedule scanning, no third-party push.
β‘ Quick verdict
Sling fits teams that want free basic scheduling and don't mind ads or POS upsells. Shifty fits small teams who want a clean focused per-seat app with AI scanning and 33 languages.
| Feature | Shifty | Sling |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $9.99/month flat, any team size | Free basic; $2/user/month Premium |
| Best for | Cafes, restaurants, bars (1β30) | Teams that want free basic scheduling with upsells |
| Setup time | Under 5 minutes | 30β60 min |
| Shift scheduling | β | β |
| Shift swaps & requests | β | β |
| GPS time tracking | β | β |
| Push notifications | β | β |
| Open shifts | β | β |
| PDF/CSV export | β Free | Paid plans only |
| AI schedule scanning | β Unique | β |
| Multi-language (33) | β | EN+limited |
| Payroll calculation | β | β |
| Calendar sync | β Apple & Google | β |
Why teams switch from Sling to Shifty
π« Ad-free, focused experience
Sling pushes Toast POS upsells and shows ads on its free tier. Shifty is focused on scheduling β no ads, no cross-sells.
β‘ 5-minute setup
Download Shifty, create your team, first shift live. No long onboarding.
π 33 languages
Built for international teams. Sling is English-first.
πΈ AI schedule scanning
Take a photo of any schedule β Shifty converts automatically.
Real-world pricing comparison
| Plan | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Sling Premium (15 users) | ~$30 | ~$360 |
| Shifty Pro (15 employees) | $59.85 | ~$599 |
Sling Premium is priced per user and still locks features behind upgrade prompts. Shifty is one flat $9.99 a month with every feature unlocked, no ads, no upsell.
How to switch from Sling in three steps
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1
Screenshot your Sling schedule
Open last week and capture it.
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2
Use Shifty's AI scan
Upload the screenshot β automatic conversion.
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3
Invite your team
Send the invite code. Done.
The whole migration usually takes under 20 minutes for a small team.
When Sling might be the better choice
We're honest: Sling is a good product. It may be the better choice if:
- β’ You already use Toast POS and want tight integration.
- β’ You don't mind ads in your scheduling tool.
- β’ You only need very basic scheduling and won't use advanced features.
But if you run a small cafe, restaurant, or bar with under 30 people and want something that just works β Shifty is built exactly for you.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shifty free?
Free for 7 days with everything unlocked, no card required. After that, editing the schedule needs Shifty Pro at $9.99/month β ad-free, no upsells, one price per team.
Can I import my Sling schedule?
Take a screenshot β Shifty's AI converts it.
Does Shifty work on Android?
Yes β both iOS and Android.
Are there ads in Shifty?
No β Shifty has no ads in any tier.
Ready to try the simpler alternative?
Build your first schedule in under 5 minutes. Free for small teams, no credit card needed.