Sling vs Connecteam
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026). Last verified June 16, 2026.
The short answer
Sling ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #6) for Managers scheduling shifts for hourly workers, restaurants, retail, and healthcare. Offers unlimited scheduling for free; now part of Square.
At a glance
| Sling | Connecteam | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026) | #6 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 8 |
| Best for | Best free option for Square users | All-in-one app for non-desk teams |
| Pricing | $ ($0 to $4/user/mo) | $ ($0 to $6.60/user/mo) |
| HQ | New York, USA | Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Founded | 2015 | 2016 |
Sling
Offers unlimited scheduling for free; now part of Square.
getsling.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026)
Connecteam
A broad employee app with scheduling, comms, and tasks.
connecteam.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.