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Rosterzen vs When I Work

Rosterzen vs When I Work at a glance

Rosterzen Any industry

Automatic roster creation

Creates the roster automatically and keeps any unfilled shifts visible.

$39/monthup to 25 active workers
When I Work

Scheduling for hourly teams

When I Work combines scheduling, open shifts and time tracking for hourly teams.

Essentials starts at $2.50 per user/month, Pro at $5 and Premium at $8.

25 workers: Rosterzen $39/month vs When I Work Essentials $62.50/month.

Rosterzen vs When I Work: features

FeatureRosterzenWhen I Work
Automatic roster creationYesYes
Hours & rest rulesYesPartial
QualificationsYesYes
Time & attendanceYesYes
Multiple locationsYesYes
Unfilled shiftsYesYes
Any industryYesYes

Where they differ

How schedules are built

Both products can auto-schedule. When I Work Essentials includes auto-scheduling, while Pro adds more scheduling rules. Rosterzen is built around creating the full roster from coverage, availability, qualifications, locations and working rules in one run.

Price

Rosterzen Starter is $39/month for up to 25 active workers. When I Work Essentials is $2.50 per user/month, so 25 users is $62.50/month; Pro is $125/month for 25 users.

Who it suits

When I Work is designed for day-to-day hourly scheduling, shift changes and team communication. Rosterzen is aimed at teams that want the roster-building work automated end to end.

Create your first roster

Use your own team and shifts. No account required.

Create a free roster

EU data residency is an option

A practical advantage for EU teams comparing scheduling apps: choose EU data residency when regional hosting matters.

Frequently asked questions

What is the main difference between Rosterzen and When I Work?

Both products can auto-schedule. When I Work Essentials includes auto-scheduling, while Pro adds more scheduling rules. Rosterzen is built around creating the full roster from coverage, availability, qualifications, locations and working rules in one run.

How does Rosterzen pricing compare with When I Work?

Rosterzen Starter is $39/month for up to 25 active workers. When I Work Essentials is $2.50 per user/month, so 25 users is $62.50/month; Pro is $125/month for 25 users.

Can Rosterzen store data in the EU?

Yes. EU data residency is available as an option for teams that need their data hosted in the EU.