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.
No credit card required · Cancel anytime · Built on GDPR principles
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Everything you need to run your business
From shift scheduling to payroll preparation — Shiftdesk covers the entire workforce management process.
Shift scheduling with structure
Build schedules by drag and drop, use templates for recurring patterns, and copy entire weeks with a single click.
- Drag-and-drop weekly planner with real-time feedback
- Automatic ArbZG warnings for violations
- Shift templates and week-copy function
- Open shifts for employee self-assignment
Working hours under control
Start/stop timer or manual entries — with automatic break tracking and an approval workflow.
- One-click timer with live dashboard
- Automatic break calculation per ArbZG § 4
- Approval workflow for manual entries
- Hours account with plus/minus balances
Leave and absences, fully digital
Leave requests, sick notes, and special leave — all digital, with an automatic leave account.
- Digital request flow with one-click approval
- Automatic leave account with remaining-balance calculation
- Sick leave and special leave tracking
- Calendar overview of all absences
Employee management
Master data, contracts, locations, teams. Minijob, part-time, and full-time models.
ArbZG support
Automatic notices on rest periods, hour limits, and break rules. Minijob warning system.
Data protection & hosting
Hosted in Frankfurt, encrypted, tenant separation. Privacy by design, developed in line with GDPR principles.
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)
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.
Download for free — now on the App Store and Google Play
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.
Get it now — on the App Store and Google Play
Simple, fair pricing
A base fee plus a fair per-employee tier. No hidden costs.
Basic
per month · 6 employees included
- Shift scheduling with drag and drop
- Time tracking (timer + manual)
- Absences with leave balance
- Up to 3 locations
Pro
per month · 12 employees included
- All Basic features
- Unlimited locations
- Payroll preparation & DATEV
- Tablet time clock (kiosk mode)
Enterprise
per month · 30 employees included
- All Pro features
- Public REST API
- Budget management & custom fields
- SLA support (8-hour response time)
All prices exclude VAT · Cancel anytime · No credit card required
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