Replacement Guide

How to Build Your Own Findmyshift

Replace Findmyshift with a custom build. Employee Scheduling Software Made Simple

Weekend Project
35 features5 integrationsOne weekend

Estimated Timeline

Based on 35 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.

1
Setup & scaffolding
2 hours
2
Core features
4-6 hours
3
Polish & deploy
2 hours

Recommended Tech Stack

Next.js 14

Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components

Supabase

PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions

Tailwind CSS

Utility-first styling for rapid UI development

Prisma

Type-safe ORM for complex relational data models

Key Features to Replicate

Top features across 8 categories. See all 35 features

Security(6 features)

Backups

Make accidental deletes a thing of the past, as you can always restore your data from one of our automated backups

Data LocksPremium

Lock your data so that changes cannot be made to historical reports

Encryption & Data Security

All personal data in Findmyshift is encrypted, including names, emails, passwords, phone numbers, facilities, shifts and custom columns

GeofencingPremium

Ensure your employees are clocking in and out from designated locations

Single Sign-OnPremium

Authenticate employees using your organization's identity provider

+1 more in this category

Integration(4 features)

Calendar Integration

Access your staff roster from the calendar on your phone and set alarms for your upcoming shifts

Custom SMS GatewayPremium

Use your own SMS gateway for sending text messages

Developer APIPremium

Programmatic access to your data, reports and more using our developer API

Time Off FeedsPremium

Import employee vacations, sick leave and other time off from third-party systems using iCal feeds

Payroll(4 features)

Lunch Breaks

Deduct unpaid breaks from the reports to keep your payroll exports and cost forecasts accurate

Payroll CalculationPremium

Enter hourly rates, rate exceptions, day rates, salaries and more to calculate and export accurate payroll data

Payroll Calculator

Generate accurate payroll data by combining employee timesheets, schedules, pay rates and overtime rates

Smart Pay Rate Calculation

Findmyshift can pay your employees different hourly rates for different times of the day, days of the week, employee age and more

Reporting(3 features)

FiltersPremium

Create filters for lists and reports to help you extract your data more efficiently

Location ReportingPremium

Monitor the location of your employees as they clock in and out in real-time

Real-time ReportingPremium

Monitor the number of hours, shifts and pay for your employees in real-time, without having to leave your schedule

Communication(2 features)

Employee Notice Board

Use your private built-in notice board to post messages, upload documents and communicate with your employees

Messaging & Notifications

Messages and notifications can be sent to employees via email, text message or push notification

Data Management(2 features)

Custom DatabasePremium

Customize our database to store additional information about your employees and facilities

Customizable Database

Add new columns to Findmyshift's database to help sort and filter your data in ways unique to your organization

Scheduling(2 features)

Drag & Drop Scheduling

Simple, straightforward drag & drop shift planner that keeps focus on who you're scheduling, not how you're scheduling

TemplatesPremium

Create and store templates of repeating shift patterns to reduce repetition and streamline scheduling

Shift Management(2 features)

Requests & Cancellations

Pending manager approval, employees can log in to request shifts, cancel shifts and swap shifts with their colleagues

Self SchedulingPremium

Allow employees to add and edit their own shifts

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Findmyshift

Monthly$27/mo
Yearly$324/yr
5-Year Total$1.6k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $84
SaaS
$324
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $252
SaaS
$972
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $420
SaaS
$1.6k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 35 features at very easy complexity.

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