# Page 4 | Sling Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 4 - Is Sling the right Employee Scheduling solution for you? Explore 210 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/142542/Sling/reviews --- Sling 4.6 (210) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/142542/Sling/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 4 - Reviews of Sling ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 76-100 of 210 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use LL LINDA L. ED Office and Billing Coordinator Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ED SLING SCHEDULING" January 8, 2024 5.0 It works with a staff of over 50 associates and makes scheduling much simpler with that number of staff. Covering 12- 15 different shifts per day in a 24/7 department. Pros The ease all the staff can enter the dates they want to work, so schedules can be covered. Cuts down on phone calls of management to see who is available for uncovered shits and days. Cons I would like the Staff- Off that day Days to be at the top of the Schedule so the person doing the scheduling would know who not to look for on that shift. Switched from [Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) New Manger found the product and tried it and it worked well. Review Source AL Angel L. Remote Office Mgr Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful time tracking tool for the team!" June 28, 2023 5.0 Overall great experience! It's easy to use and very straight forward! Pros Sling has, overall, been a revelation for my team.Our workflow and productivity have been greatly improved by its user-friendly interface, strong scheduling capabilities, seamless communication features, and effective task management tools. Sling is the program to use if you want to increase efficiency while keeping things straightforward. 10/10, highly recommended! Cons I didn't really see any cons at the moment. Everything is seamless so far! Review Source MM Matt M. Aquatic Programs Officer Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Best roster software out there" February 8, 2022 5.0 The best roster software I have used. It just works. It works for Managers and supervisors, it works for staff. Pros Easy to implement, staff take up was instant, support was as good as I have experienced. Cons Some features need development, but they do not impact the overall experience. Great responses to suggestion for changes to the system. Alternatives considered [Deputy](https://www.capterra.com/p/167811/Deputy/)[Microsoft Teams](https://www.capterra.com/p/168668/Microsoft-Teams/) Reason for choosing Sling Clean and effective. License fees are not dependent on number of users. Switched from [Shyft](https://www.capterra.com/p/167491/Shyft/) Shyft was deteriorating as a platform. Support was non existent. Review Source JW Jamie W. Coordinator of Production Services and Facilities Events Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great scheduling system for decentralized team" October 12, 2017 4.0 Our schedule and our employees' availabilities are fluid. Sling! is able to keep up without even breaking a sweat. My employees love the mobile app, which can push reminders about scheduled shifts. I love that my employees show up on time, because Sling! can push reminders about scheduled shifts. I managed to get by before I discovered Sling!, but I honestly can't remember how. I'm able to spend so much more time doing the work now that I don't have to chase my employees down to get them scheduled to work. Pros The mobile app is what makes this package great. My employees love the push notifications when new shifts are posted. We have a variable schedule and a student workforce. Our MO is to post available shifts when we need people to work. Sling! lets our students apply for as many or as few shifts as they like. We can then approve individuals to put our team for the day together based on the skills of those who have applied and the needs of the tasks at hand. Cons There is no view available that visually groups like time blocks into shifts. Our shifts don't follow a set schedule, but we often need more than one person to work the same time block on a given day. There are now several features to help you save time when scheduling things like this. For example, you can copy shifts to avoid having to enter all of the same details multiple times, and you can select several different positions when creating a shift, but once created, each person shows up as their own event on the schedule. If I've got a half dozen different people working for each of four different time blocks on a single day, the calendar starts to get a little overwhelming with 24 separate events represented. If there was a way to group like time blocks into shifts with multiple employees assigned, this example would be down to 4 separate events, which is much easier to quickly get your head around. Review Source AT Albert T. Admin Dirtector Staffing and Recruiting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "The Most Awesome Review Of The Month (Octagon Work Services)" July 10, 2023 5.0 I Love It. If We Get Any Bigger I Have Thought About Partnering With Sling. Pros Sling Makes Employees Clock In. Employees Do Not Like To Clock In But We Can Make Them. Cons Maybe A Few Videos Should Be Made Available If There Aren't Any Already. Reason for choosing Sling Sling Seems To Consider That Not All Companies Are Raking In Millions. We Will Be With Sling For A Very Long Time As Long As This Mindset Is Continued. Review Source JE Jim E. Managing Director/Owner Operator Security and Investigations Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review of Sling by use of JE Solutions Pty Ltd" June 2, 2021 5.0 Benefit is that most of my business requirements are all in one place, and can be managed anywhere. Pros Ease of entering scheduling and rosters, messaging software, location entry and description. Cons Could use the ability to enter licenses an qualifications into employees profile aw well as alerts when compliance, licenses etc are due to expire or need to be updated. Alternatives considered [Guardhouse](https://www.capterra.com/p/181579/Guardhouse/) Reason for choosing Sling Ease of access and us. Review Source KN Kristen N. Coordinator Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great for mobile " July 12, 2024 5.0 Pros We use Sling for team chat and mobile access. I like the software. Cons I have nothing to complain. Mobile access is nice. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer CFO Automotive Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Love and Hate Relationship" October 5, 2021 3.0 We specifically chose this app because it integrated with Gusto, but the integration does not work well and the payroll report integration with gusto, does not work at all. Customer service is super hard to get hold of, they don't know what is going on, and it has been 3 months and the issue is still not fixed. It was difficult transferring everything over to sling and now we are stuck with them until we can switch over to a new company. Very disappointed with the integration and the lack of support. They have no phone number to call, it is only through a chat, that they take long to respond. Pros Creating, tracking and duplicating shifts works really well Cons Integration with Gusto and customer support. Alternatives considered [Homebase](https://www.capterra.com/p/153076/Homebase/) Reason for choosing Sling It looked more user friendly Switched from [Zoho People](https://www.capterra.com/p/110931/Zoho-People/) Because Sling integrated with Gusto and Zoho People did not. Review Source HN Hope N. General Manager Food & Beverages Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Cuts down on times spent on scheduling" January 16, 2024 5.0 Pros Love the fact that I can look out months out to see who I have off and when. It let's those who are on vacation know what their schedule is without calling the store. We can communicate with our employee's when we have a store meeting, if we have shifts Cons My one and only issue is the cost. As a General Manager of one store, the overall company does not pay to use Sling so I am responsible for the bill. I am sure though, that a company as a whole would not have an issue with the cost. Review Source TL Travis L. General Manager Food & Beverages Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Restaraunt Scheduling" February 26, 2024 4.0 Works great as a scheduling system, easy mobile app for employees, shift switches and covering works well. Pros Easy to use, clear color coded positions Cons Labor management tools are lacking, would like to see some sales projection tools Alternatives considered [HotSchedules](https://www.capterra.com/p/52611/HotSchedules/) Reason for choosing Sling Sling Scheduling came as a free integration with Toast POS Review Source RT Robert T. Owner/Operator Entertainment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "This one's a GEM!" June 3, 2021 5.0 FANTASTIC! Pros Easy to use along with automated schedule reminders for employees is GREAT! Cons "Shift Acceptance" tool should have the flexibility to use it as a "Shift Acknowledged" tool! Review Source SF Sarah F. General Manager Food & Beverages Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Good for what we need!" December 24, 2022 4.0 Overall, I'm glad we made the switch from HotSchedules, which is what we used previously. The way that is syncs with Toast POS and payroll is seamless, and it's easy to keep udpated or make changes on the fly. The app sometimes malfunctions, but I anticipate that being upgraded over time. Pros As the person who makes the schedule for ~100 students working as part-time baristas, I like the functionality of making repeating shifts for a certain number of weeks. Color-coded shifts, job titles, and easily specifying tasks lists and job codes, makes for a clean look and clear communication for staff! Cons There are a few things that I look forward to Sling being able to do in the future. One of those is for employees having the capability to offer up portions of their shifts instead of all or nothing. I also wish I could add in templates for specific days of the week (i.e. a "weekends" template and a "weekday" template). When holidays fall on different days of the year, it would be nice to have a specific schedule template saved that can just be applied so that I don't have to manually enter shifts for each of those days. Switched from [HotSchedules](https://www.capterra.com/p/52611/HotSchedules/) It was offered as a free addition with Toast Payroll, and there were some features of Sling that HotSchedules did not offer. Review Source SM Scott M. General Manager Food & Beverages Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Sling is Wonderful!!!" April 8, 2024 5.0 Pros This software is very helpful for scheduling, tracking time punches, and reporting. Especially when integrated with Toast, Sling is excellent! The mobile functionality of Sling is also incredibly important and useful. Cons The user interface in the mobile app leaves a bit to be desired. Switched from [7shifts](https://www.capterra.com/p/123038/7shifts-Restaurant-Scheduling/) We switched POS systems from Square to Toast. Review Source nH nikki H. Wellness director Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sling" July 6, 2023 5.0 Wonderful tool for communicating with staff Pros Ease of use, availability for all staff, great communication tool so everyone is on the same page. Cons Sometimes difficult to see full months on phone app Review Source CW Carissa W. Assistant Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sling makes schedule easy" December 28, 2022 5.0 It been very helpful now rather than having make calendar Wright out each and everybody schedule. Pros Sling is easy to use app on your phone tells when you have to be at work and give notifications hour before shift. Easy to see who is all working And where they need to be. Cons There not much of anything I dislike about this software Review Source RG Rhea G. COO Broadcast Media Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Use Sling For Research. " May 9, 2023 5.0 Pros Sling is a cheap cord cutting alternative. In our field we need to keep up with what is going on in the world. This is a great way to do it. Cons It doesn’t save your place in a show. It makes you find it, again. Review Source AK ANGELA K. Administration Consumer Goods Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Sling is a must have!" April 10, 2024 5.0 Easy set up, many options for preferences. Employees found it super easy to use, minimal training involved. I like that you can schedule shifts, then assign employees to them. Customer service is very helpful and quick to respond. Pros Very easy to use, visually easy to read both in scheduling and time cards. Cons Can't think of anything! Zero complaints from me! Alternatives considered [Meevo](https://www.capterra.com/p/172058/Meevo-2/) Reason for choosing Sling Meevo was almost what we needed for scheduling appointments, and included a time clock option. We went with a different program that included routing, and does not have a time clock option. Review Source RFCM Roberto Franco Carlo M. CEO Medical Practice Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best scheduling planner for free on the market, and premium has it all! " February 6, 2023 4.0 Since we are using Sling, our employees have the big picture what is going on. Everybody ca control easily when and where to work, how much they worked and can change duties, ask for free time and more. It makes it simple and is easy accessible. Pros The scheduling works phantastic and is easy tu use. The mobile application is always syncronized, so people know immediately when things change. The interface is clear and well optimized. A great tool for everyday´s work. Cons It works only online, no cache used on mobile apps. So when you don´t have mobile coverage, no data shown. Sometimes old data are better tha no data. Review Source CK Craig K. Managing Director Security and Investigations Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Fantastic" October 5, 2023 5.0 We find sling easy to use, and have implemented it as an integral part of our staff planning Pros Sling is critical to the planning of deploying staff in a large scale environment of events. The ease of use for both users and managers alike. Cons Nothing. Sling is an all encompassing app / Website that we use on a daily basis Alternatives considered [Parim](https://www.capterra.com/p/135487/PARiM-Software/)[Timegate](https://www.capterra.com/p/67148/Timegate/) Review Source JG Jamie G. Practice manager Veterinary Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Sling is great!!!" July 10, 2021 5.0 Prior to Sling we used a Google spreadsheet for scheduling and a communication app. Sling saved me SO MANY HOURS of building a schedule and has a built in communication app that can be customized to individual groups. We don't need anything else now. Pros Easy scheduling for a mid size team. Love the newsreel section to keep the team up to date on company information Cons No complaints at all. Love this application Alternatives considered [When I Work](https://www.capterra.com/p/121248/When-I-Work/)[Homebase](https://www.capterra.com/p/153076/Homebase/) Reason for choosing Sling Ease of use and it's an all in one app Switched from [Google Sheets](https://www.capterra.com/p/169718/Google-Sheets/) More employees meant more time to make a schedule plus we had multiple apps. Sling saves me so much time and has everything we need in one app. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Owners Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sling a must to check it out." May 18, 2019 5.0 My personal feelings after having to pay such high prices for cable channels on the market we just had to drop them. Someone told us about sling and to try it. We love it. We will stick with sling for a long time. And to enjoy all the channels for cheap prices and affordable. Check it out and try it. Highly recommended Sling. Pros Sling is a great program. We have been with sling for 3 years now. We love sling. It better than spectrum for cable. Sling is way cheaper than any cable on market unless you go annetena. In order to use sling we had to buy roku to get sling for our tv. Sling programs offers very good rates for cable channels and more. Sling also offers dvr for any channel they have. My favorite channel is hallmark. Sling offers 3 hallmark channels that i never knew was on market. So being on a budget this was good buy and reasonable. Just to enjoy sling. I highly recommend it to anyone that is on a budget. Cons I don't have any complaints or downfall with sling. I am very happy and pleased with sling. I don't know what i do without sling program. It great program and you can't go wrong with sling. Review Source BA Belinda A. OFFICE ASSISTANT Machinery Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy Timekeeping" June 2, 2022 5.0 Pros This software program was very easy to establish for our company. Since we travel frequently, it makes it very easy to assign locations to our employees. It also allows me to enter different time zones to help with getting them to work on time. Scheduling is done with a breeze as you can fill out for the whole week a repetitive shift. Labels and tags work great for payroll purposes. Reports are easy to pull and allocate for regular hours worked, overtime and double-time. Great way to communicate to all employees if projects change while they are out in the field. Cons Would like to have double-time calculated after the sixth day worked Review Source SH Susan H. Staffing Coordinator Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Assisted Living Facility- We Love Sling!" October 2, 2021 5.0 The customer service is great, they always reply within 10 mins. I think it's easy to do payroll with the different colored shifts & it's easy for our staff to use as well. Pros I like that the free version does everything we need it to do. Messaging (group/private), several locations/shifts ease of scheduling, opening shifts is easy. I could go on & on. Cons I wish they would bring back forever shifts, instead of having every single shift now expire yearly. It is very tasky when I have 30 shifts to schedule on Sling in any given day. Alternatives considered [OnShift](https://www.capterra.com/p/122212/OnShift/) Reason for choosing Sling Sling is free, OnShift is spendy & too confusing for our staff to integrate during a pandemic. Review Source KS Katie S. Taproom Manager Restaurants Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Basic Sling is great " January 31, 2024 5.0 Pros Our company uses the basic level of Sling for scheduling. It’s nice to creat reoccurring shifts, allow employees to submit requests off, put daily notes in and to be able to trade shifts (with managementa approval). Not really sure how I put up with my previous way of scheduling. Sling has made it a breeze. Cons No cons on the basic level - maybe if we paid for it, there might be a con?… Review Source PS Pam S. Office Manager Wine and Spirits Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Highly recommend for small businesses." October 19, 2021 5.0 Sling has been a great addition to our business and has helped all employees stay up to date. Would highly recommend. Pros The scheduling and group messaging features are some of the best. We use this app mostly for scheduling and for messaging back and forth with managers or other team members. The group messaging is a great way to make sure everyone gets the same message. You can create several large groups, or many smaller groups. It has made notifying employees a breeze. Cons I wish there were more color options on the schedule. As an administration, having several location all using the same 3 colors for the shifts can become difficult to read. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.