Sling Free replaces 3 paid apps
One genuinely free tool, 3 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
Licenseproprietary, free
Platformstheir cloud
InstallationHosted signup, then invite employees by email or phone to the web, iOS and Android apps
DataSchedules, availability, requests and messages in Sling's cloud account; schedules and many records export as CSV or XLS
Setup✓ Installation verified
facts verified 2026-08-11
Shift scheduling, availability and swaps for 30 people; the time clock is where the upsell starts.
the catchThe free plan schedules up to thirty users but withholds the time clock and labor-cost tools that make Homebase useful to hourly teams.
the verdict →all Homebase alternatives →
Schedules, availability, time off, shift swaps, news and direct messages for 30 people; clocks and labor reports stay paid.
the verdict →all Connecteam alternatives →
Schedules, availability and manager-approved swaps for 30 people; the time clock costs extra.
the catchIt covers scheduling for thirty users but the free plan omits the time clock and several labor-management features.
the verdict →all When I Work alternatives →last updated 2026-08-11 · up to $744/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
