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ShiftDeck vs When I Work

When I Work is a scheduling-first SMB tool with built-in team chat and a mobile-first clock. ShiftDeck pairs scheduling with deeper time control, exception engines, and audit trails for teams where payroll accuracy matters more than chat.

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FEATURE-BY-FEATURE

Capability comparison

Capability	ShiftDeck	When I Work
Pricing model	Flat $69/mo per location	Per-user — Essentials ~$2.50/user, Advanced ~$8/user (scheduling+attendance bundle)
Primary strength	Time control + payroll prep	Scheduling + team messaging
Geofencing	First-class in field flows	Available on higher tiers
Audit trail	Explicit edit receipts on every change	Varies by module
Team chat	Not included — pair with your stack	Built-in workchat
Trial	14 days, no credit card	14-day free trial

ADVANTAGES

Where ShiftDeck is stronger

Field-level audit trail by default — When I Work's edit logs are thinner
Geofencing and offline queue ship in the base plan, not a paid upgrade
Flat per-location pricing — no per-user uplift as you scale crews

WHO FITS WHERE

Honest fit guidance

When I Work fits best

Retail-leaning SMB teams who want shift swaps and built-in team chat in one app.

ShiftDeck fits best

Field, restaurant, and multi-site teams who care more about clean payroll exports than in-app messaging.

COMMON QUESTIONS

FAQ

No — we focus on time, attendance, and scheduling. Most teams pair us with whatever they already use (text, Slack, GroupMe).

Related: Time clock · Construction · FAQ · Payroll export help

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Set up your first schedule in under ten minutes — restaurants, cleaning crews, construction sites, field service. No credit card, no sales call.

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$69/mo · $690/yr · $499 Founders Lifetime (100 spots)