DohOps vs Deputy
Deputy is a well-established workforce platform — scheduling, time & attendance, broad payroll/POS integrations and its own Deputy AI assistant (beta), priced per user. DohOps is built specifically for multi-unit and franchise operators, with $99/mo for unlimited locations (8 users included, then $8 per extra user), DohOps AI included, an app in English, Spanish & Hindi, and photo proof with opt-in AI scoring. If you want deep payroll and POS integrations across any industry, Deputy is strong; if you run multi-unit stores and want hotel and c-store workflows built in, DohOps fits.
DohOps vs Deputy at a glance
Where the two platforms differ most for multi-unit and franchise operators.
| DohOps | Deputy | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | $99/mo for unlimited locations — 8 users included, then $8 per extra user. No per-location fee. | Per user. As of November 2026: Lite $5, Core $6.50 and Pro $9 per user/month (billed annually), with a $30/month minimum on monthly plans. |
| Free plan | Yes, for your first 6 months: 1 location, up to 8 users (after a 30-day full trial). | No free plan; a free trial of up to 31 days (as of November 2026). |
| AI assistant & AI features | Yes — DohOps AI, included in the $99 plan. Managers ask in plain language (approve time off, send a store announcement, pre-fill a ticket, draft a week of open shifts from one sentence); it suggests one action and a person confirms before it runs. | Deputy AI (beta, included in all plans) takes typed or spoken requests to build and edit schedules and acts after the manager confirms; auto-scheduling and demand forecasting on Core and Pro. |
| Languages | 3 languages — app in English, Spanish & Hindi; DohOps AI understands and replies in all three. | Mobile apps in 13 languages including Spanish; web app in English. |
| Tasks, photo proof & AI scoring | Yes — any checklist step can require photo proof, with opt-in AI scoring of photo hand-ins against your example photo (beta). A manager approves, rejects or sends back; reused photos are flagged. | Tasks and a team newsfeed. |
| Built for multi-unit / franchise | Purpose-built for multi-unit & franchise operators — by an active 30-year 7-Eleven, hotel & gas operator who runs it in his own stores and hotels. | Broad shift-based businesses across many industries; strong integrations. |
| All-in-one operations | 13 modules — time, scheduling, tasks, tickets, hiring, bonuses, inventory, feedback, payroll prep & more, plus an optional hotel module (priced per room). Exports CSV, Excel & PDF; no POS or payroll-provider integration. | Scheduling, time & attendance and tasks; payroll (US, enabled by Paycor) and HR are paid add-ons; also integrates with ADP, Gusto and Xero. |
Competitor details are summarized from Deputy's public website as of November 2026 and may change — check Deputy's site for current pricing and features. DohOps is not affiliated with or endorsed by Deputy.
Where Deputy may be the better fit
No tool is right for everyone. Deputy is a strong choice when:
You want deep payroll/POS integrations and per-user flexibility.
You run shift-based teams across any industry and value a long-established platform.
Demand forecasting and compliance tooling are central to how you schedule.
Why multi-unit operators choose DohOps
- $99/mo for unlimited locations. 8 users included, then $8 per extra user. No per-location fee — opening a store adds no location charge.
- DohOps AI, included in the plan. Managers ask in plain language — approve time off, send a store announcement, pre-fill a ticket, or draft a week of open shifts from one sentence. It suggests one action and a person confirms before anything runs.
- English, Spanish & Hindi. The DohOps app is in English, Spanish and Hindi, and DohOps AI understands and replies in all three.
- Photo proof, with opt-in AI scoring. Any checklist step can require a photo. DohOps AI can score photo hand-ins against your example photo (opt-in per assignment, beta); a manager approves, rejects or sends back (one at a time or in bulk), and reused photos are flagged.
- Ready for c-stores, restaurants and hotels. Ready-made c-store and restaurant checklists, plus an optional hotel module with a housekeeping board, guest passes and checkout checks.
- Built by an active multi-unit operator. 30+ years running 7-Eleven, hotel and gas franchises, and he runs DohOps in his own stores and hotels — the workflows match how multi-unit businesses actually run.
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