Scheduling and time tracking for the DACH region

Shift scheduling and time tracking that just works.

The modern workforce management platform for companies running shifts. Manage employees, plan shifts, track time — all in one app.

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Restaurant manager planning the workday on a laptop in a bright, modern café — AI-generated

Built on GDPR principles
German Working Hours Act (ArbZG) support
Hosted in Frankfurt
256-bit encryption

* Informational check against statutory default values. Not legal advice. Collective-bargaining and company-specific special rules must be reviewed individually.

Hospitality never stands still

Your business is busy.
Your mind is even busier.

Swap a shift. Approve leave. Gather hours for payroll. Bring coordination into one place.

AI-generated

Service

Who can cover
Saturday evening?The late shift is still open.

Kitchen

Can Anna swap
her Friday shift?Please check the updated schedule.

Leave planningMy request is
still pending.Who approves it?

Month-endAre any hours missing
for payroll?The hours need to be complete.

Time tracking

Has my break
been recorded?One less question for the office.

Illustrative questions from everyday hospitality work.

Shiftdesk in everyday work

Everything you need to run your business

From shift scheduling to payroll preparation — Shiftdesk covers the entire workforce management process.

Scheduling

Plan shifts. See the whole picture.

Shift templates, availability and open shifts in one clear weekly view.

Drag and drop in the weekly schedule
Copy shift templates and entire weeks
Automatic working-time law alerts

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Shiftdesk weekly schedule with departments and colour-coded shifts in the fictional Sonnendeck demo business

Illustrative workflow with fictional demo data.Screenshots show the German interface.

Leave and absences, fully digital

Leave requests, sick notes, and special leave — all digital, with an automatic leave account.

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Scheduling early, late or night shifts?

Explore the Shiftdesk shift planner for 2-, 3- and 4-shift systems.

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Employee management

Your team, centrally organized

Master data, contracts, locations, and teams — all in one place. From Minijob to full-time, Shiftdesk maps every employment model and brings clear structure to your business.

Master data & contract management
Locations, departments & teams
Minijob, part-time & full-time models
Role-based access control (5 levels)

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Restaurant manager discussing the workday with two colleagues around a tablet in a bright restaurant — AI-generated

The app for your team

Finally an end to WhatsApp chaos in your team.

Schedule, shift swaps and team chat — all in one place, right on your employees' phones.

Swap shifts in seconds

Ask a colleague, the shift lead confirms — done. No group chats, no forgotten commitments.

Never miss a thing

Push notifications for schedule changes, open shifts and new messages. Real-time, on every device.

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Download for free — now on the App Store and Google Play

Smiling employee in a green shirt calmly checking their schedule in the Shiftdesk app — The employee app for schedules, shift swaps and team chat.

Shiftdesk mobile app showing its home screen on a smartphone — The employee app for schedules, shift swaps and team chat.

Employee clocking in at the Shiftdesk Terminal tablet time clock on the wall — Shiftdesk Terminal as a shared time clock at your location.

New: Shiftdesk Terminal

One tablet on the wall — your whole team clocks in.

Shiftdesk Terminal turns any iPad or Android tablet into a shared time clock at your location. Set it up once, and it runs on its own.

Clock in with a PIN — no personal account needed

Pick your name or enter your employee number, confirm your PIN, done. No app to install, no smartphone required for your staff.

Built for continuous operation

Tied to a single location, lockable as a single app, and with automatic reconnection — the time clock for the entrance, kitchen, and warehouse.

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For your business in the DACH region

Clear structures.
From scheduling through to
payroll preparation.

Employee records, working hours and reports belong together. Shiftdesk connects the workflows in one place.

1Scheduling
Plan. Keep everyone informed.
Shift templates, teams and availability.
02Monday · November
16:00 - 23:00Evening service
Yusuf DemirPlanned shift
Explore scheduling
2Working hours
Track. Compare with the plan.
Working hours, breaks and hour balances.
Actual recorded time
Yusuf Demir · Mon 2 Nov
Start16:09
End23:10
Planned shift16:00 - 23:00
Keep recorded times separate from the plan.
Explore time tracking
3Payroll preparation
Prepare. Process further.
Bring working hours together for payroll preparation and DATEV.
Payroll preparation
Yusuf Demir
November 2026
- Employee master data
- Recorded working hours
- Breaks and hour balances
For further processing
Explore features

Schematic workflow with fictional demo data. Planned shifts and recorded working times remain separate.

ArbZG support

Automatic notices on rest periods, hour limits, and break rules. Minijob warning system.

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Data protection & hosting

Hosted in Frankfurt, encrypted, tenant separation. Privacy by design, developed in line with GDPR principles.

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THE SHIFTDESK ADVISER NETWORK

Advisers who work with Shiftdesk

Shiftdesk connects businesses with tax advisers and payroll offices. With just one monthly close, you provide your adviser with all relevant working hours and payroll data for DATEV-compatible payroll processing. Discover selected advisers from our network.

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Please note: Listed advisers are independent businesses. A listing does not constitute an assessment of their professional services.

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Pricing

Simple, fair pricing

A base fee plus a fair per-employee tier. No hidden costs.

Basic

€25

per month · 6 employees included

Shift scheduling with drag and drop
Time tracking (timer + manual)
Absences with leave balance
Up to 3 locations

Try it free for 14 days

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Pro

€45

per month · 12 employees included

All Basic features
Unlimited locations
Payroll preparation & DATEV
Tablet time clock (kiosk mode)

Try it free for 14 days

Enterprise

€120

per month · 30 employees included

All Pro features
Public REST API
Budget management & custom fields
SLA support (8-hour response time)

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All prices exclude VAT · Cancel anytime · No credit card required

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

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How much does Shiftdesk cost?

Shiftdesk offers three plans: Basic from €25/month, Pro from €45/month, and Enterprise from €120/month. All prices are net plus VAT. You'll find the details on our pricing page.

Can I try Shiftdesk for free?

Yes! You can try Shiftdesk free for 14 days — no credit card and no commitment. The complete Pro feature set is available during the trial.

How does Shiftdesk support GDPR requirements?

Shiftdesk is developed in line with GDPR principles: hosting in Frankfurt (EU), encryption in transit and at rest, role-based access control, and a data processing agreement (DPA) for B2B customers under Art. 28 GDPR. Final GDPR compliance within your company also depends on your configuration and your organizational measures.

Does Shiftdesk support the German Working Hours Act?

Yes. Shiftdesk automatically shows notices on rest periods (min. 11 h), maximum daily working time (max. 10 h), weekly hours (max. 48 h), and break rules per ArbZG § 4.

Is there an app for Shiftdesk?

Yes, two in fact — both free on the App Store and Google Play: the Shiftdesk app for employees (iOS and Android) shows the schedule and enables shift swaps, time tracking, and team chat. The Shiftdesk Terminal app turns an iPad or Android tablet into a shared time clock at the location.

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Shift scheduling and time tracking that just works.

Your business is busy.
Your mind is even busier.