Sling vs Planday
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 #8) for Managers scheduling shifts for hourly workers, restaurants, retail, and healthcare. Offers unlimited scheduling for free; now part of Square.
At a glance
| Sling | Planday | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026) | #8 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 7.6 |
| Best for | Best free option for Square users | Best for European compliance |
| Pricing | $ ($0 to $4/user/mo) | $$$ (€2.99 to €6.99/user/mo) |
| HQ | New York, USA | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Founded | 2015 | 2004 |
Sling
Offers unlimited scheduling for free; now part of Square.
getsling.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (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.