Sling vs Humanity
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 #9) for Managers scheduling shifts for hourly workers, restaurants, retail, and healthcare. Offers unlimited scheduling for free; now part of Square.
At a glance
| Sling | Humanity | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026) | #9 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 7.3 |
| Best for | Best free option for Square users | Rule-based scheduling for enterprise |
| Pricing | $ ($0 to $4/user/mo) | $$$ ($4 to $8/user/mo) |
| HQ | New York, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2015 | 2010 |
Sling
Offers unlimited scheduling for free; now part of Square.
getsling.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026)
Humanity
Enterprise-grade platform for healthcare and complex rule sets.
www.humanity.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.