Deputy vs Planday
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Workforce Management Software Platforms (2026) and The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026). Last verified June 18, 2026.
The short answer
Deputy ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #8) for Operations and HR managers scheduling staff, tracking time, and managing labor costs / Managers scheduling shifts for hourly workers, restaurants, retail, and healthcare. Top-rated mobile app makes scheduling easy for everyone.
At a glance
| Deputy | Planday | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Workforce Management Software Platforms (2026) | #8 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 7.6 |
| Best for | Best mobile experience for hourly staff. | Best for European compliance |
| Pricing | $ ($4 to $6 PEPM) | $$$ (€2.99 to €6.99/user/mo) |
| HQ | Sydney, Australia | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Founded | 2008 | 2004 |
Deputy
Top-rated mobile app makes scheduling easy for everyone.
www.deputy.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Workforce Management Software Platforms (2026)
Planday
Strong compliance features for European labor laws and GDPR.
www.planday.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.