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 — 33 languages, AI schedule scanning, no third-party push.
⚡ 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 (1–30) | Teams that want free basic scheduling with upsells |
| Setup time | Under 5 minutes | 30–60 min |
| Shift scheduling | ✅ | ✅ |
| Shift swaps & requests | ✅ | ✅ |
| GPS time tracking | ✅ | ✅ |
| Push notifications | ✅ | ✅ |
| Open shifts | ✅ | ✅ |
| PDF/CSV export | ✅ Free | Paid plans only |
| AI schedule scanning | ✅ Unique | ❌ |
| Multi-language (33) | ✅ | EN+limited |
| Payroll calculation | ✅ | ❌ |
| Calendar sync | ✅ Apple & Google | ✅ |
Why teams switch from Sling to Shifty
🚫 Ad-free, focused experience
Sling pushes Toast POS upsells and shows ads on its free tier. Shifty is focused on scheduling — no ads, no cross-sells.
⚡ 5-minute setup
Download Shifty, create your team, first shift live. No long onboarding.
🌍 33 languages
Built for international teams. Sling is English-first.
📸 AI schedule scanning
Take a photo of any schedule — 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 — 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:
- • You already use Toast POS and want tight integration.
- • You don't mind ads in your scheduling tool.
- • 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 — 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 — ad-free, no upsells, one price per team.
Can I import my Sling schedule?
Take a screenshot — Shifty's AI converts it.
Does Shifty work on Android?
Yes — both iOS and Android.
Are there ads in Shifty?
No — 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.