Best When I Work alternatives
Looking for a When I Work alternative? When I Work is clean, low-cost scheduling priced per user (from $2.50/user/month as of November 2026, with Time Tracking & Attendance as an option you switch on), but it isn't built for full multi-unit operations. The best When I Work alternative for franchise operators is DohOps. Here are the top alternatives, compared.
The top When I Work alternatives, ranked
For multi-unit and franchise operators — with an honest note on who each tool fits best. DohOps is our own product; competitor details are from each company's public website as of November 2026 and may change.
DohOps
Top pick$99/mo for unlimited locations (8 users included, then $8 per extra user), with DohOps AI included (it suggests one action; a manager confirms), photo proof with opt-in AI scoring, and an app in English, Spanish & Hindi. Built by an active 30-year 7-Eleven, hotel & gas operator who runs it in his own stores and hotels. Running one store? Start on DohOps Free: one location, up to 8 users, free for your first 6 months.
Homebase
Per-location plans (as of Nov 2026: Basic free for 1 location/10 employees; Essentials $30, Plus $70, All-in-One $120 per location/month); payroll is a paid add-on.
7shifts
Deep POS, tip management and sales-driven labor forecasting — purpose-built for restaurants; per-location pricing with a free plan for one location.
Connecteam
A wide toolset for all deskless industries (field service, construction, logistics); free for up to 10 users; paid plans are a monthly price for the first 30 users plus a per-user fee beyond that.
Sling
Scheduling and team communication, free for up to 30 users (Toast ecosystem); payroll through integrations such as Gusto.
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The When I Work alternative built for multi-unit.
Start free: every feature for 30 days, then DohOps Free for one location (up to 8 users) through your first 6 months — no credit card. Standard is $99/mo for unlimited locations (8 users included), and setup takes under an hour. Or book a walkthrough mapped to your current setup.