Deputy vs Shepherd
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, and integrations.
Quick Verdict
Deputy offers more features (50 vs 10) and more integrations (3 vs 0). Starting price: Deputy at $1.5/mo vs Shepherd at Free. Deputy has 50 unique features while Shepherd has 10 unique features, with 0 features in common.
| Deputy | Shepherd | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | HR & Payroll | HR & Payroll |
| Total Features | 50 | 10 |
| AI-Powered Features | 3 | 0 |
| Starting Price | $1.5/mo | Free |
| Pricing Tiers | 8 | 4 |
| Integrations | 3 | 0 |
| Shared Features | 0 | |
| Shared Integrations | 0 | |
| Data Quality | 90% | 50% |
Feature Comparison by Category
Accessibility (0 vs 3)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| ARIA Attributes | ||
| Focus Trapping | ||
| Keyboard Navigation |
Analytics (6 vs 0)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Analytics+ | ||
| Business Insights | ||
| Demand Forecasting | ||
| Labor Optimization | ||
| Reporting & Analytics | ||
| Wage & Labor Budgets |
Automation (2 vs 0)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-approvals | ||
| Timesheet Auto Approval |
Communication (2 vs 0)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Communication & Messaging | ||
| Messaging+ |
Compliance (7 vs 0)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Active Attestation | ||
| Advanced Labor Law Compliance | ||
| Break Planning Compliance | ||
| Fair Workweek Compliance | ||
| Health & Safety | ||
| Labor Law Compliance | ||
| Overtime Management |
Core Functionality (0 vs 3)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Element Attachment | ||
| Navigation Controls | ||
| Step Configuration |
Customization (1 vs 1)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Shift Fields | ||
| Customizable Styles |
Development (1 vs 0)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Sandbox Environment |
Employee Engagement (1 vs 0)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Shift Pulse™ |
HR (5 vs 0)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Document Management | ||
| HR (Add-on) | ||
| Leave & Availability Management | ||
| New Hire Onboarding | ||
| Performance Management |
Integration (0 vs 1)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Framework Support |
Integrations (1 vs 0)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll & POS Integrations |
Management (1 vs 0)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Location Hierarchies |
Mobile (1 vs 0)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile App |
Monitoring (1 vs 0)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance Tracking |
Payroll (3 vs 0)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Centers | ||
| Pay Rate Builder | ||
| Premium Pay Requirements |
Scheduling (8 vs 0)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Scheduling | ||
| Auto Scheduling | ||
| Employee Scheduling | ||
| Micro-scheduling | ||
| Shift Confirmations | ||
| Shift Replacement & Finding | ||
| Shift Swapping | ||
| Shift Templates |
Security (2 vs 0)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Access Levels | ||
| Single Sign-On (SSO) |
Support (2 vs 0)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| 24/7 Live Chat Support | ||
| Dedicated Customer Success Manager |
Task Management (1 vs 0)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Task Management |
Time Tracking (5 vs 0)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Timesheets | ||
| Biometrics | ||
| Custom Timesheet Fields | ||
| Geofencing | ||
| Time Clock App |
User Experience (0 vs 2)
| Feature | Deputy | Shepherd |
|---|---|---|
| Cancel Icon | ||
| Smooth Scrolling |
Unique Features
Only in Deputy (50)
Analytics+
Business Insights
Demand Forecasting
Labor Optimization
Reporting & Analytics
Wage & Labor Budgets
Auto-approvals
Timesheet Auto Approval
Communication & Messaging
Messaging+
Active Attestation
Advanced Labor Law Compliance
Break Planning Compliance
Fair Workweek Compliance
Health & Safety
Labor Law Compliance
Overtime Management
Custom Shift Fields
Sandbox Environment
Shift Pulse™
+ 30 more unique features
Only in Shepherd (10)
ARIA Attributes
Focus Trapping
Keyboard Navigation
Element Attachment
Navigation Controls
Step Configuration
Customizable Styles
Framework Support
Cancel Icon
Smooth Scrolling
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