Sling vs Deputy
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026) and The 11 Best Workforce Management Software Platforms (2026). Last verified June 16, 2026.
The short answer
Deputy ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #4) for Managers scheduling shifts for hourly workers, restaurants, retail, and healthcare / Operations and HR managers scheduling staff, tracking time, and managing labor costs. Top-rated mobile app makes scheduling easy for everyone.
At a glance
| Sling | Deputy | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026) | #4 / The 11 Best Workforce Management Software Platforms (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Best for | Best free option for Square users | Best mobile experience for hourly staff. |
| Pricing | $ ($0 to $4/user/mo) | $ ($4 to $6 PEPM) |
| HQ | New York, USA | Sydney, Australia |
| Founded | 2015 | 2008 |
Sling
Offers unlimited scheduling for free; now part of Square.
getsling.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026)
Deputy
Top-rated mobile app makes scheduling easy for everyone.
www.deputy.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Workforce Management Software Platforms (2026)
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.