Compare Sling and When I Work 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
$1.50 1 user Per Month
Sling
Star Rating
(83)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (60.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
Learn more about SlingWhen I Work
Star Rating
(291)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$1.50 1 user Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that "When I Work" excels in "Ease of Completing Timesheets" with a score of 9.0, while "Sling" also performs well but slightly lower at 8.7. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface of "When I Work" makes it easier for employees to submit their hours without confusion.
- Reviewers mention that "Sling" shines in "Mobility" with a score of 9.5, compared to "When I Work" at 8.8. Users on G2 appreciate the mobile app's seamless functionality, allowing for easy shift management and communication on-the-go.
- Users say that "Sling" offers superior "Task Management" features, scoring 9.0 against "When I Work's" 8.8. Reviewers highlight the ability to assign tasks and track progress as a standout feature that enhances team productivity.
- G2 users report that "When I Work" has a more robust "Schedule Creation Tools" feature, scoring 6.9, while "Sling" is slightly lower at 7.1. However, users mention that "Sling" provides better overall "Schedule Management" with a score of 7.1, indicating a more user-friendly experience in managing shifts.
- Reviewers mention that "Sling" has a higher score in "Quality of Support" at 8.6 compared to "When I Work" at 8.3. Users appreciate the responsive customer service and helpful resources provided by "Sling," making it easier to resolve issues quickly.
- Users on G2 report that "When I Work" has a better "Employee Leave Management" feature with a score of 7.7, while "Sling" is slightly lower. Reviewers say that the ability to track and manage employee leave requests is more streamlined in "When I Work," making it easier for managers to oversee absences.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Sling
Free
$0.00
Per Month
Everything you need to schedule employees and handle internal communication.
- Employee Scheduling
- Unlimited Employees
- Unlimited Managers
When I Work
Essentials
$1.50
1 user Per Month
When I Work employee scheduling
Who uses Essentials?
Workplaces that need to save time with better productivity and flexibility from an easy-to-use employee-focused scheduling platform.
ShiftOS™
Standard Scheduling
Team Messaging
- ShiftOS™
- Standard Scheduling
Free Trial
Sling
Free Trial is available
When I Work
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
65
8.7
243
Ease of Use
8.9
67
8.6
246
Ease of Setup
8.8
28
8.6
113
Ease of Admin
9.2
26
8.6
114
Quality of Support
8.6
53
8.3
192
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
24
8.5
108
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
59
8.8
232
Features by Category
Automation
Not enough data
7.4
9
Logistics
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
7.8
9
Management
Not enough data
7.2
9
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.6
7
7.7
33
9.2
13
9.0
45
9.4
12
8.7
45
Platform Content
8.7
9
8.5
34
8.3
7
8.0
18
8.3
5
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
9.0
5
7.4
25
9.5
11
8.8
42
8.7
5
7.9
26
9.2
8
8.8
29
8.9
6
8.7
29
Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.0
75
Not enough data
8.8
64
Not enough data
9.2
49
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.2
31
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.1
70
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
47
Not enough data
8.9
64
Not enough data
8.9
71
Not enough data
8.7
44
Not enough data
8.8
66
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
50
Not enough data
8.6
40
Not enough data
8.7
42
Not enough data
8.9
72
Not enough data
9.0
67
Not enough data
7.9
44
Platform
Not enough data
7.9
49
Not enough data
7.2
13
Not enough data
8.2
30
9.7
5
8.5
54
9.4
6
8.9
55
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
7.9
39
Not enough data
8.5
54
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.3
55
Not enough data
9.1
86
Not enough data
9.0
79
Not enough data
8.9
77
Not enough data
8.1
52
Not enough data
7.9
52
Not enough data
8.0
48
Not enough data
8.6
67
Not enough data
8.7
81
Not enough data
8.3
79
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Sling and When I Work are categorized as Employee Scheduling, Workforce Management, and Time & Attendance
Unique Categories
Sling is categorized as Restaurant Scheduling
When I Work is categorized as Time Tracking
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Sling
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
When I Work
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Restaurants
10.8%
Hospital & Health Care
10.8%
Education Management
10.8%
Retail
6.0%
Entertainment
6.0%
Other
55.4%
Hospital & Health Care
9.8%
Retail
7.0%
Food & Beverages
6.3%
Hospitality
5.6%
Consumer Services
5.3%
Other
66.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Sling
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Cody K.
Verified User in Restaurants
this app/website is so easy to use and helpful for getting out info to all your employees
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Education Management
I don’t like how hard it is to figure out how to put in a schedule
When I Work
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Restaurants
It’s easy to use and convenient . And you can keep in touch with everyone of your employees just through when I work.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Gary J.
Verified User in Sports
I signed up for this app and manage over 50 employees and this app has been total crap, it do not work well with smartphones and Iphones. It forever freezing up, the app also changes work times, and more problems to long to list. This app is not worth the...
Cody K.
Verified User in Restaurants
this app/website is so easy to use and helpful for getting out info to all your employees
Verified User in Restaurants
It’s easy to use and convenient . And you can keep in touch with everyone of your employees just through when I work.
Verified User in Education Management
I don’t like how hard it is to figure out how to put in a schedule
Gary J.
Verified User in Sports
I signed up for this app and manage over 50 employees and this app has been total crap, it do not work well with smartphones and Iphones. It forever freezing up, the app also changes work times, and more problems to long to list. This app is not worth the...
Discussions
How does sling work app?
2 comments
BP
Scheduling and communicating with various teams. Main feature is building schedules to include various positions and/or locations; start and end times with...Read more
Is Sling scheduling app free?
1 comment
MD
Sling has an excellent freemium version that is perfect for casual team use. The advanced features in Sling we have found are well-worth the price paid, but...Read more
Sling has no more discussions with answers
How can I interface with my Scheduling Coordinator about requests other than time off?
3 comments
Official Response from When I Work
Hi Matthew! Tiffany here with When I Work Customer Care. We offer real time communication with your team through Workchat. Here is our guide that goes over...Read more
Can you integrate it with Tsheets?
2 comments
Official Response from When I Work
Hi Melinda! Tiffany here with When I Work Customer Care. We do not integrate with T-Sheets but I understand how this would be a beneficial option! We do...Read more
Airplane mode/Phone off
2 comments
Official Response from When I Work
Hi Mandi! Tiffany here with When I Work Customer Care. The app only captures an employee's location at the time of Clock In and Clock Out. It does not...Read more
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