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Description

We have transformed the way restaurants handle staffing by shifting the entire process to a mobile platform. You can create and adjust schedules, handle time-off requests, oversee employees, and much more, all directly from your smartphone. This freedom from computer dependency enhances your ability to engage with your team, fostering a sense of connection and responsiveness among staff members. Consequently, employees will feel empowered and more inclined to collaborate as a cohesive unit. Schedules Made Simple was meticulously developed to offer the most user-friendly experience for scheduling restaurant staff using only a phone or tablet. When bringing new team members on board, you can quickly duplicate shifts from another employee with just one tap, allowing for easy adjustments as needed—truly a significant time saver. You can also swiftly review and either approve or deny time-off requests from your mobile device, and upon approval, the schedule is promptly updated. Additionally, employees have the option to request coverage for their shifts, and once you approve such requests, others can step in and adjust the schedule accordingly. This streamlined process not only enhances operational efficiency but also promotes a collaborative work environment.

Description

Swapste is an economical solution for workforce and scheduling management tailored specifically for independent hospitality establishments like pubs, bars, restaurants, and cafés. This comprehensive software integrates various features such as weekly schedules, shift cover options, direct swaps, holiday management, GPS-enabled clocking in and out, attendance tracking, payroll-ready reports, and labor cost planning into one seamless platform. With Swapste, managers can efficiently coordinate staff shifts, approve cover requests and swaps, handle time-off requests, address attendance concerns, and export verified hours for payroll processing. Additionally, the Smart Labour feature allows users to compare planned wage expenses against anticipated sales, followed by an analysis of actual wage expenditures versus real sales throughout the week. Priced at £24.99 per venue each month and accommodating unlimited staff members, Swapste offers a 30-day free trial and does not require a long-term commitment. The setup of initial rotas and training is also included, making it ideal for hospitality teams seeking a more organized solution than traditional spreadsheets and messaging platforms, all without the complications of enterprise-level software or per-user fees. Furthermore, this system empowers teams to manage their workforce effectively while streamlining operations and enhancing overall productivity.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Definitive No 

Integrations

Definitive Yes 

Pricing Details

$9.99 per month
Free forever 10 or less workers $9.95/mo for 25 workers $19.95 unlimited
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

£24.99/month
per venue, price decreases with more sites
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) Yes 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Schedules Made Simple

Country

United States

Website

schedulesmadesimple.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

Swapste

Founded

2026

Website

swapste.com

Product Features

Employee Scheduling

Appointment Management No 
Automated Scheduling Yes 
Calendar Management No 
Employee Database No 
Group Scheduling No 
Messaging No 
Mobile Access No 
Payroll Management No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Resource Management No 
Schedule Distribution Yes 
Scheduling Yes 
Shift Scheduling No 
Shift Swapping Yes 
Time Clock No 
Time Tracking No 
Vacation / Leave Tracking No 

Product Features

Employee Scheduling

Appointment Management No 
Automated Scheduling No 
Calendar Management No 
Employee Database Yes 
Group Scheduling No 
Messaging No 
Mobile Access Yes 
Payroll Management No 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Resource Management No 
Schedule Distribution No 
Scheduling Yes 
Shift Scheduling Yes 
Shift Swapping Yes 
Time Clock Yes 
Time Tracking Yes 
Vacation / Leave Tracking Yes 

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