# Page 5 | Sling Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 5 - Is Sling the right Employee Scheduling solution for you? Explore 209 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 (209) [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 5 - Reviews of Sling ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 101-125 of 209 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use SH Samantha H. Manager Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Recent Changes" July 18, 2023 5.0 Very good but I need the return of quarterly intervals. Pros I liked that I could record time at each quarter interval. This has been updated recently and is no longer useful to me as we calculate our payroll at each quarter interval. Please bring this functionality back. Cons Not applicable as I like the functionality that I utilise. Please return the quarterly intervals. Review Source GH Gloria H. President Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Free Senior Fitness Classes" January 15, 2023 5.0 Overall, this is a good employee scheduler Pros Appreciate the features offered in is free platform, and the efficiency for communicating to contractors. Cons The 2022 free trial has reduced much of the service originally offered. Makes it less useful to consider adding features. Review Source SB Ste B. HR Manager Food & Beverages Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent Scheduling Tool" February 2, 2023 5.0 Excellent tool for managing our labour costs and ability to see bottlenecks in staffing. Pros The easiness of managing labour costs in real time. Cons Not being able to manually put someone in as late if we don't use the "time clock" feature within Sling. Reason for choosing Sling It best suited the needs of our business, which many other platforms didn't at the time. Was more able to customize Sling to the needs of our business, when other software was a more rigid in what they offfered. Review Source AD April D. Self employed Individual & Family Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great !!!" July 7, 2021 5.0 My over all experience is that it’s easy to use and it helps me keep up with what I need it to which is the best part Pros I love the payroll and the time sheet the best and the fact that it is easy to use it’s a great platform Cons There is not much I don’t like about this app as it does what I need it to do and it does it very well Review Source KW Karin W. Owner Consumer Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Owner / Operater" June 3, 2021 5.0 Pros Sling is FABULOUS! I tried several other time clock trials, and they were all hard to figure out how to use, and it was hard for my employees to see and understand what they had to do and where they needed to go. Sling sends my employees a notification about their schedules, and they all really appreciate that. I also like it that I get a notification for when each employee has clocked in and out and where they're locations are. Cons So far I haven't had any issues or anything negative Review Source RR Robert R. Clinic Manager Veterinary Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The great hidden treasure" June 7, 2021 5.0 It just works. No fuss, no errors, no learning curve, just get on and schedule. Pros Although 'sling.is' is not as well known as some of the bigger names it is absolutely one of the best scheduling programs I have used. Cons No cons that I can think of. The software just works and that is hugely important to me. Reason for choosing Sling I looked at lots of products and even used some but ultimately they were more expensive for less features that I needed. Review Source SR Sam R. Owner Food & Beverages Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Streamlined & Super Easy To Use" June 12, 2023 5.0 Great tool. Very user friendly. Pros 1\. Communication Tool2. Optional parameters3. Integrates with my POS4. Easy to set up repeating shifts Cons There is not anything I do not like about Sling. Review Source VB Viet B. Project Administration & Process Manager Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "One of the Best Softwares for Scheduling!" June 1, 2021 5.0 After doing our research on many types of scheduling software, we have found that Sling best fit our needs through value, functionality, and amazing support. We have found that support has always been available right away and through just a simple chat. Pros Simple to use, stable, and extremely functional for all types of shifts. Our company works with schedules that are basically large in volume and has dynamic shifts times. The most useful function for us has been the unavailability settings, which as greatly assisted us with being able to schedule the right people for the right times. Another really useful function has been the ability to message both privately and as a group. The app functionality is extremely good as we are able to do everything on the web version through the app. The reporting functions have also been very handy for us. Cons The app version could be a little better in how shifts are viewed (its as a vertical list rather than a horizontal schedule format), however, we understand that there are certain limitations on a mobile screen so this is very forgivable and still really easy to use. Alternatives considered [Homebase](https://www.capterra.com/p/153076/Homebase/) Reason for choosing Sling We ultimately chose Sling due to how user-friendly it was, how consistent the support was, stability of the web app and mobile app, as well as the amazing value that they offer. It fit our needs perfectly for our project and we are extremely satisfied. Review Source LV Lynn V. Owner Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 2+ years ### "This app is a game changer " November 6, 2020 5.0 Sling is excellent! I have been using it for several years and it’s getting better every year. I highly recommend it. It’s allows real time scheduling for team members as well as time off requests, shift notifications and several more options. It’s extremely convenient and easy to use. There are great simple features like colour blocking specific roles, it’s the little things that count. Along with all of that there is virtually no annoying advertising. Sling has created a seamless connection between schedule creators and team members creating easy communication and boundaries. Thank you Sling for generously offering such a great app. Pros There are so many options and it’s very easy to use from both the administrator and users point of view. It’s constantly being updated for improvements and there is absolutely no advertising on the free version. Cons It’s not really a con more of a possible option in the future and perhaps this is already an option. It would be great if it could link to iCal for apple users. Review Source CM Chelsea M. Recreation Supervisor Recreational Facilities and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great scheduling software" February 16, 2021 5.0 Pros We switched from paper to digital scheduling with sling. Staff appreciated being able to swap shifts from their phones & easily picked up on the new method. We also switched all communication to the app which has helped me find communications from staff & stay organized. Other key features we enjoy: shift alarms, constantly updated services, template/copy paste for shifts, categorization options, reports, & more. Cons There is only one thing that we need updated - a specific report to include some data for payroll. Reason for choosing Sling The free version of sling met our needs while all other options didn't have a free version that could be used with 50+ persons. After a year or so we starting paying for the premium benefits to include timeclocks which have been great. The cost is lower or comparable to competitors & the function is great. Review Source SO Stefanie O. Director of Operations Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A Great Resource & Time Saver" April 29, 2022 5.0 Pros I love the fact that this software saves me so much time compiling a schedule. I can create recurring shifts when I know that the same team goes to one of our satellite locations. Cons I utilize the free version because the company didn't need all of the bells and whistles that came with the paid versions. Reason for choosing Sling Liked the layout better. I thought the team would be able to read it in an easier manner. Switched from [When I Work](https://www.capterra.com/p/121248/When-I-Work/) This software was easier to use, and I liked the layout better. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Associate Community Manager Real Estate Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Excellent time management tool" April 3, 2019 5.0 Using Sling, we're able to correspond with our staff more effectively and schedule more efficiently. It keeps payroll costs in budget and keeps employees happy...No complaints! Pros In my office, we have a different platform already in place for time tracking, but Sling was recommended to us as a scheduling service. It works great! At no cost, we can allow our employees to request hours, we can assign shifts, and we can communicate schedules to our staff. It's helped us to keep our payroll costs in check at no additional cost. If we had the opportunity to switch to Sling for actual time tracking as well, we'd probably consider it. Cons No cons. I like the features, the interface, and the pricing model. If there's any con at all, it's that Sling can give information so freely that it at times becomes redundant. Review Source SG Susan G. Director Libraries Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Free option is good for us" June 2, 2021 4.0 It was just what I was looking for for scheduling employees. The app is great so that you can see who is working when. Because I use the free version, it fits our tight budget as well Pros I like that it is free and it makes it easy to see who is working when. I can color code people and see when they are not available and want time off. We also can communicate and I get updates immediately in my email. Cons There isn't an option to calendar meetings so I get around it by using the Employee feature to name repeating meetings. I also would like the Notes feature to be more prominent. It would be nice to know there is a caveat on a shift that we need to know about. Reason for choosing Sling It was free and easy to use. We didn't need bells and whistles. Review Source WK William K. Captain Security and Investigations Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Ease of use and can work to make scheduling easier." February 3, 2023 5.0 I am managing multiple shifts and when call off happen it is easy to get them covered. Pros It to incorporate the free version into how I manage scheduling a work environment that runs 24/7/365. Cons The free version could have more business functions available, since I cannot use a paid version because my company already has scheduling software that is a nightmare. Review Source TB Tony B. IT Head Retail Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy to set up and use - very reliable" October 6, 2023 5.0 Excellent Pros Fast and easy set up. Very easy to configure and use. Cons There is a problem with resending invites to join if you create a user without the correct contact details - email or phone number. Can be worked around. Review Source EC Ellen C. Controller Restaurants Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Generally pretty good" October 17, 2023 4.0 Pros Messaging features are decent, Tracking is easy to use Cons Blocking and tracking requests for holidays, Requested time off would be nice if you could set alerts or parameters, Reason for choosing Sling It integrates with Toast Review Source KL Kris L. Admin Wholesale Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great for Remote Working" September 29, 2020 5.0 Sling has made tracking hours a lot easier and has helped the payroll department immensely. It's organized and fairly user friendly, there's a slight learning curve but it's not bad. It's been nothing but useful! Pros Support for this program is good, I've never had any complaints there. You can schedule shifts or just let employees clock in and out as needed. They can pause their shift if a break is being taken. The in app messaging system is decent. As an admin you can leave notes and tags on what each shift is and what that person will be doing/did, they can even been color coded. It's very easy to add an employee and schedule shifts for them. There's a general news feed and a tasks board where you can assign tasks to certain people. Cons The only con I can think of right now is employees can't just directly add a note to the shift they've just finished and the navigation takes a little while to get used to. The messaging system doesn't have a global moderator too, so if something is being said that shouldn't be, screenshots from another employee would be the only way to know. Review Source CH Cheri H. Owner Restaurants Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "I Love Sling" September 30, 2022 5.0 10 Stars for this app, we love it Pros This is so easy to use and communicate with your staff, my favorite function is that staff can switch shifts and I just hit approve, no more 10 texts, the scheduling is very easy to do and I can even do it from my phone! Cons I cant find anything negative, every age group has easily learned how to use this app Review Source AM Andy M. Business Owner Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Sling Provides a Fast Mobile Experience Making it Accessible on the Move!" September 12, 2021 5.0 A superb app where the whole team can interact with their mobile phones on the move. Pros This is a great app for those who want to see their shifts, swap or offer shifts to the workforce in a few simple steps! The laptop version allows monthly views of all shifts and available shifts. Cons I can't fault this app in any way - Sometimes it could be slower loading on the mobile. Although, I suspect this has something to do with the RAM on my cheap android. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Owner/Manager Hospitality Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great Scheduling app with tons of potential" April 25, 2018 5.0 Pros Very easy to use, lots of view options and adjustments, fairly clean interface, amazing features for free. Amazing that you can drag and drop, use keyboard shortcuts to copy shifts. UI is fairly full featured! Mobile apps are great, notifications are amazing. Cons We have multiple managers using Sling, and one annoyance is that we can't see each other's unpublished shifts. We end up using each other's accounts to see and adjust shifts. The messaging app seems like it would work really well, but we already use another way to communicate (Slack, FB messenger, WhatsApp are all viable and free). Same goes with Tasks and Newsfeed. I would've preferred the Clock in/out as an included feature over Tasks, Messages, and Newsfeed. Beggers can't be choosers though! I tried to contact Sling for interfaces, but got no response. Would like to know some of the interfaces they've already developed to be in the Premium prices. Review Source Aurora N. Kids Manager Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Sling for Managing Teams" November 24, 2018 5.0 Has helped me manage a team of 70 with constantly changing shifts (days/times) Pros Love this products ease of use and ability to manage a large team schedule. Allos you to code people for different positions, set recurring shift times and even has a group chat to easily send out team notifications ect. Send each person's schedule directly to their phone. Great for managing a younger demographic. Cons There is no way for the team member to post a shift for coverage, everything has to be done by the manager (this could also be a pro, depending on what your looking for) Review Source NF Nancy F. practice manager Veterinary Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Sling Review" September 8, 2020 5.0 Scheduling and messaging staff is so much easier now. It is all on one platform that is easy to navigate. Pros We have tried several different scheduling softwares. All fell short in one way or another. Sling is easy to use as an administrator and also as an employee. Very intuitive and love having the option to send messages as well. Cons The only negative I can find is that when printing the schedule, it is not in a easy format so is not user friendly. Review Source CA Chuck A. Team Lead - Instructional Design and Media Production E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very good and consistent shift management" February 18, 2021 4.0 The Sling support folks have been great. I feel kind of guilty because I am using the free version, but it does what I need. Pros The graphical interface is well-designed and lets folks see the information they need to see. Set up is pretty straightforward. There have never been any interruptions in service that we have noticed. Cons I could wish that shifts for a week could be copied into as many future weeks as I choose, rather than having to do them one week at a time. For our team, shifts haven't really changed for years and that would be nice. Reason for choosing Sling Sling was simpler and did what I needed. Thanks very much for this excellent product. Review Source LR Lena R. Administrator Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Do you forget meetings and when you are supposed to worK? This App is for you!!!! " September 12, 2022 5.0 I have found it to be a great time saver as an employee. It allows ease of communication and connection with the staff. It is very handy for all employees to know when meetings are scheduled to avoid them missing them or saying they did not know as it is all right there. You can also contact co-workers or managers with one click to find their numbers which is greaat in an emergency situation. Pros I like that it is very user friendly. It takes little time to quick check your upcomming schedule and meetings. It allows for communication of any time off requests to be able to pick up a shift or to give one up. I like tht you can access through your phone on the App and the ease of navigating through. Cons I really do not have anything that I do not like about this software. Review Source RL Rachel L. Veterinary Behavior Technician Veterinary Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Good Experience with Sling" March 11, 2020 5.0 Overall, Sling has been a great app. We have used other apps and this one has been the easiest to use and the most helpful. Pros I like that this software is fairly user friendly. If your shift is pre-programmed, you can go right on the app and clock in (which is helpful). I like that times can be edited as needed if I forgot to clock in, etc. I also love the ease of being able to check other employee's schedules as well as my own (as I am a lead technician). Cons This software gives me limited issues. Although, I sometimes forget how to find the time sheet space, etc. One thing I would love to see is what time I clocked out so I know exactly when I need to be clocked in. Or if it could be programmed to remind you to clock in (almost like an alarm). 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