RosterzenRosterzen Any industry
Automatic roster creation
Creates the roster automatically and keeps any unfilled shifts visible.
$39/monthup to 25 active workers
Rosterzen vs When I Work
Rosterzen vs When I Work at a glance
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
| Feature | Rosterzen | When I Work |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic roster creation | Yes | Yes |
| Hours & rest rules | Yes | Partial |
| Qualifications | Yes | Yes |
| Time & attendance | Yes | Partial |
| Multiple locations | Yes | Yes |
| Unfilled shifts | Yes | Yes |
| Any industry | Yes | Yes |
Feature labels describe published capabilities, which can vary by plan. Ask each provider to demonstrate your required rules, credential-validity checks and unfilled-shift workflow using the same sample roster.
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.
EU data residency is an option
EU data residency and self-hosting are enterprise options. Contact our team to agree deployment scope and pricing.
Sources and comparison method
Published by Rosterzen. Official reference pages accessed 3 October 2026. We compare scheduling workflow, workforce fit and published pricing models. Rosterzen has a commercial interest in this comparison; the right choice depends on your required rules, locations and wider workforce tools.
Per-user examples multiply the displayed base rate by 25 users. They are price illustrations rather than binding quotes or a claim that all plans include identical features. Annual rates are monthly equivalents of an annual term. Confirm currency, taxes, minimum charges, add-ons and current plan eligibility with the provider.
When I Work
Confirm location eligibility and the Time Tracking & Attendance option when checking the advertised per-user price.
For our own plan limits, see Rosterzen pricing. Read our editorial standards or report an outdated detail to our team.
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?
EU data residency and self-hosting can be agreed through an enterprise contract. Contact our team for scope, availability and a quote.