Staff roster software Build next week's roster in minutes. Your staff see it on their phones.
WorkRoster replaces the spreadsheet, the paper copies and the group chat with one roster that is always up to date. Staff hear about changes straight away and get a reminder before every shift.
- 21 days free
- No card needed
- Staff use it free
- Online roster software since 2009
- Used by thousands of businesses
- Free iPhone and Android apps
- 30-day money-back guarantee
One roster, always up to date
Roster problems often start with someone looking at an out-of-date copy. WorkRoster keeps a single copy that everyone sees, so a change reaches the right people as soon as you make it.
- The roster is a spreadsheet only you can edit, sent round as a photo.
- Build it once, set regular shifts to repeat, and everyone sees the same copy.
- Staff message you to ask when they are working.
- Staff check their shifts in the app instead.
- A late change means phoning round until someone picks up.
- Change the shift and the people affected are told at once. They can accept or decline it in the app.
- Holiday requests arrive by text, email and notes on the fridge.
- Requests come in through WorkRoster, and you can see who is away before you plan.
What WorkRoster does
Plan shifts, give each staff member the free app, and spend less time on everyday admin.
Plan shifts quickly
Other roster apps often use a row for each person and a cell for each day. WorkRoster displays every shift on a calendar view in time order, with the staff assigned to it. Click to add a shift, pick who is working, and copy the days and weeks you want to reuse.
- Repeating shifts fill future weeks for you
- See availability and holidays before you assign anyone
- Separate rosters for each site, team or department
- Shift lengths and hours totals worked out for you
- Unfilled shifts clearly visible on the roster view
Keep staff informed without chasing them
Staff use the free app or any web browser to see their shifts (and the wider roster if you allow it) and any changes. No more ‘Am I working Saturday?’ messages.
- Push notifications and emails when a shift changes
- A reminder before every shift
- Accept or decline new shifts in the app
- Calendar feeds for Google, Apple and Outlook
The day-to-day, in one place
Holiday Requests
Staff ask for time away in the app. Once you approve it, it shows on the roster.
Sick leave
Record absences as they happen, so gaps and cover are easy to see.
Memos and chat
Send updates to everyone, see who has read them, and chat with your team.
Printouts and exports
Print a clear PDF roster for the wall, or export hours to CSV for payroll.
What managers say
WorkRoster has revolutionised our workplace as shifts can be uploaded online for all to see, we have an app that works for everyone and is fast and fun.
We have found WorkRoster super easy to use, and it has improved our staff communication. The Availability function has made creating the roster a breeze.
We've found WorkRoster to be the most effective product to manage our large duty rosters. We recommend it to anyone who has complex roster requirements.
WorkRoster allows for the coordination and management of our remote staff. I am happy to recommend WorkRoster.
WorkRoster is built and supported by founder Jason Lee and team, who have made online roster software since 2009. Read our story
Made for shift work
Care providers, cleaning firms, security companies, pubs, shops and leisure centres plan their rosters with WorkRoster.
Getting started
Three steps, and the WorkRoster Academy has a short video for each one.
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Set up your business
Add your business name and create your first roster.
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Add your staff
Enter names and email addresses. Each person gets an invitation to the app.
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Add shifts
Add shifts, assign staff and set the regular ones to repeat. Your staff see the roster straight away.
Priced by staff numbers
From $36 a month for up to 10 employees
Every plan includes every feature, from the apps to reminders and printouts. Choose an upgrade that fits your staff numbers today, and change it whenever you want.
- Only the account owner pays. Staff use WorkRoster free.
- Pay monthly or annually
- No contract. Change or cancel at any time.
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Frequently asked questions
What is WorkRoster?
WorkRoster is online staff roster software with free apps for iPhone and Android. Managers plan shifts, assign staff and approve holiday requests on the web. Staff see their own shifts on their phone and get a reminder before each one.
How much does WorkRoster cost?
Plans are priced by team size, starting at $36 a month for up to 10 employees. Only the account owner pays: employees use WorkRoster free. You can pay monthly or annually, and change plan as your team grows.
Do my staff need to pay or install anything?
No. Employees use WorkRoster free, either in the iPhone or Android app or in any web browser. You decide what they can see.
How does the free trial work?
You get 21 days to try WorkRoster with your own staff and shifts. No credit card is needed, so nothing is charged when the trial ends.
What happens when the trial ends?
Nothing is deleted. Your rosters and staff stay saved, and your account becomes a limited free version until you choose a plan.
Can I cancel at any time?
Yes. There is no contract and no cancellation fee, and you can change or cancel your plan whenever you like. We also offer a full 30-day money-back guarantee if WorkRoster turns out not to be right for your business.
How long does it take to set up?
Most of the work is entering your staff and regular shifts once. Add your business, create a roster, add employees by name and email, then add shifts and set the regular ones to repeat. Short videos in the WorkRoster Academy cover each step.
Will staff know when the roster changes?
Yes. When you add or change a shift, the staff involved get a push notification or email, and everyone gets a reminder before their shift. They can also add their shifts to Google, Apple or Outlook calendars.
Can I manage more than one site or team?
Yes. Create a separate roster for each site, department or team. Staff who work across several see all of their shifts in one place.
Is my data safe?
We have run online roster software since 2009. Your data is sent over encrypted connections and backed up, and you can keep your own copies with PDF printouts and nightly backups to your Google Drive.
Try WorkRoster with your own roster
Start your 21-day free trial. No card needed, and your staff use it free.