Planday vs Coast
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026). Last verified June 16, 2026.
The short answer
Planday ranks higher on Top 11 (#8 vs #11) for Managers scheduling shifts for hourly workers, restaurants, retail, and healthcare. Strong compliance features for European labor laws and GDPR.
At a glance
| Planday | Coast | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #8 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026) | #11 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.6 | 6.8 |
| Best for | Best for European compliance | Operations platform with scheduling |
| Pricing | $$$ (€2.99 to €6.99/user/mo) | $ ($0 to $8/user/mo) |
| HQ | Copenhagen, Denmark | New York, USA |
| Founded | 2004 | 2018 |
Planday
Strong compliance features for European labor laws and GDPR.
www.planday.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026)
Coast
An all-in-one operations app combining scheduling with task and asset management.
www.coastapp.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026)
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