ZIP Schedules

zipschedules.com
Scheduling & Booking
Weekend Project

Easy Employee Scheduling Software

How to Replace ZIP Schedules

Overview

ZIP Schedules is an all-in-one employee scheduling software that helps businesses create and manage work schedules, track attendance, manage labor costs, and achieve labor law compliance from a single platform. Designed specifically for restaurants and shift-based businesses, it streamlines the scheduling process while reducing costs and improving employee accountability.

Features

28 features across 13 categories

Accessibility(2)

Mobile App - iOS & Android

Access schedules and manage work remotely from mobile devices on both Android and iOS platforms

Multi-Platform Accessibility

Access the application from computer, phone, or remote location anytime, anywhere

Also in: Justinmind, Justworks, Notion

Analytics & Forecasting(4)

Employee Performance Tracking

Track employee productivity, no-shows, early departures, and overtime hours worked

Labor Forecasting

Prevent over or under-scheduling with labor forecasting tool that notifies when too many or too few shifts are scheduled

Real-Time Visibility

Increase visibility into employee schedules, availability, and shift details for managers and employees

Sales Forecasting Integration

Align schedules with sales forecasts to match staffing to projected customer demand

Automation(1)

Automation

Best-in-class automation features to reduce manual scheduling tasks and administrative burden

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Communication(2)

Communication Tools

Improved communication between managers and employees through schedule updates and notifications

Schedule Delivery & Sharing

Easy schedule delivery and sharing with employees to improve coordination and communication

Compliance(3)

Break Management

Create and enforce mandatory or customized break times in compliance with labor laws

Labor Law Compliance

Stay up-to-date with latest labor law requirements including minimum wage laws and FLSA regulations

Overtime Tracking

Automatic detection of overtime and schedule adjustment to prevent excessive overtime

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Core Scheduling(2)

Availability Management

Check employee availability and create schedules based on real-time availability to prevent scheduling conflicts

Schedule Creation

Create conflict-free schedules in minutes with ability to copy previous weeks, make quick edits, create custom shifts, or start from scratch

Employee Management(6)

Absenteeism Reduction

Reduce absenteeism with schedule accessibility, reminders, and accountability features

Certification & Training Tracking

Track certifications, training, and employee skills

Employee Accountability

Improve employee accountability through schedule visibility, notifications, and performance tracking

Self-Service Portal

Empower employees with self-service access to their schedules to make changes without manager intervention

Shift Swapping

Enable shift swapping between employees with manager visibility and approval

Time Off & Schedule Requests

Manage time off requests, vacation days, and employee availability changes with ease

Financial Management(1)

Labor Cost Tracking

Set employee hour limits to prevent over expenses and track labor costs against budget

Integration(1)

Payroll Integration Support

Automated payroll processes and tracking to prevent violations

Notifications(2)

Budget Alerts

Receive notifications when approaching labor budget limits

Schedule Change Alerts

Send alerts and reminders of schedule changes to employees

Reporting(1)

Reporting & Analytics

Detailed reports, time logs, employee activity tracking, and labor cost analysis

Time & Attendance(2)

Time Tracking & Attendance

Track employee attendance and reduce absenteeism with real-time monitoring

Timesheet Management

Keep records of schedule changes, shift swaps, and labor hours with timesheet tracking

Workflow(1)

Manager Requests

Streamlined management requests and approvals through the platform

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for ZIP Schedules. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a ZIP Schedules alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 28 features.

Buy ZIP Schedules

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying ZIP Schedules saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 28 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.