# ShiftWizard Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra

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ShiftWizard

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Last updated April 15th, 2026

# Reviews of ShiftWizard

Ease of use

4.3

Customer Service

4.4

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

EA

Erika A

Registered NurseHospital & Health Care, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“I like the ease of making my schedule (unless there is downtime or a glitch/decrease in speed) and being able to communicate with other staff in the mobile app or website.“

July 9, 2024

DG

Dawn G

RnHospital & Health Care, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“Does not sync well to your phone calendar, doesn’t let you add in float pay if not there, doesn’t show other open shifts if you’re working that day, can’t see everyone you are working with, does not give an alert if schedule was changed or notification before a schedule shift like work day did. “

July 6, 2024

JH

Jennifer H

RNHospital & Health Care, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“the realtime ability to manage staffing for multiple units so that your business runs more efficiently“

July 10, 2024

RM

Regina M

MSU-ICU Administrative AssistantHospital & Health Care, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“They shut off our Shiftwizard and we did not have access to our schedule and your customer service gave us a hard time with the contract and while the contract was going back in fourth to your company and ours; your company shut us down with no warning. “

July 10, 2024

EL

Elizabeth L

Family Nurse PractitionerHospital & Health Care, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“I like than a I can use the schedule to add personal scheduling on my work schedule very easily, and everything is contained in one space“

July 29, 2024

ML

Megan L

NurseHospital & Health Care, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Making shift swaps is harder as it comparing schedules with people who are in the same job code (only shows everyone) and when looking for coverage it takes longer to navigate.“

July 12, 2024

LE

Laura E

ED TechnicianHospital & Health Care, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“the icons and ease of use signing up for shifts on the mobile app seeing your schedule in the monthly view and easily seeing who you are working with that day“

July 24, 2024

LS

Lily S

Patient Care TechHospital & Health Care, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“The app doesn’t have all of the same functions as the website does, so you can’t see everything while using the app version.“

July 16, 2024

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Susie B.  
RN  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Shift Wizard is a game changer for nurses who self schedule!"

July 19, 2024

5.0

Pros

Ease Convenient Access from home Access on phone or IPad Easy to shift swap/ trade Love to give shifts away through it

Cons

There is nothing I can complain about, it is a great way for nurses to self schedule.

Review Source

KH

Kayla H.  
Registered nurse  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy self scheduling!"

July 11, 2024

5.0

Excellent! Made self scheduling a breeze.

Pros

How simple and clear scheduling and reviewing my schedule on ShiftWizard was. Easy to make changes, log in from my phone, swap shifts.

Cons

No true complaints honestly, sometimes they’d have updates at inconvenient times for me but that isn’t in their control.

Switched from

[NurseGrid Manager](https://www.capterra.com/p/254829/NurseGrid/)

Hospital system change, was scheduling system used by them.

Review Source

AM

Amanda M.  
Quality Assurance Process improvement Manager  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "ShiftWizard- The employee Friendly Tool "

July 15, 2024

3.0

Overall we are happy with the system and we are hopeful that shift wizard will continue to make improvements that make since for our department. I do like that our staff have transparency now and that all members of leadership have access to the schedule.

Pros

We absolutely love the messaging options and the access from the app. Our staff have transparency to see their schedules from home and can pick up shifts easily. Sending out updates about staff meetings and events in our department has never been easier!

Cons

We do not like when we have to put in a new shift type that it comes across as a code VS the shift type. We feel as though there are several different views to look at to get information that we use to have all on one schedule type. We had to create teams to let our staff know where they would be working VS having the information transparent on our total schedule. Something that should be as easy as pulling up a date, putting a persons name in and the shift they are working has to be done in so many steps.

Reason for choosing ShiftWizard

ShiftWizard was the only option that was offered to our department.

Review Source

MR

Melissa R.  
LVN  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Does the job "

July 26, 2024

4.0

Overall it is easy to use, I just wish the communication in app was better

Pros

I like how I know my schedule at a glance, it is clear and direct.

Cons

I wish the messaging was better, and that I have to input my info every time I log in.

Switched from

[Schedule it](https://www.capterra.com/p/159974/Schedule-It/)

Per management we switched, I think it was due to price

Review Source

MV

Melodie V.  
RN  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "ShiftWizard review"

August 19, 2024

4.0

Used to use another scheduling program, but like ShiftWizard much better and is more user friendly.

Pros

Easy self scheduling and able to see schedule at any time.

Cons

In the past, would sometimes not work or lock up. Not sure if this is still the case with new format.

Switched from

[ScheduleFlex](https://www.capterra.com/p/81956/ScheduleFlex/)

Employer made the switch, was not in on the choice.

Review Source

SC

Shelly C.  
Registered Nurse  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Shift Wizard"

July 16, 2024

3.0

Still getting use to it. Not sure how I feel about it yet

Pros

I like that the shifts go automatically into my phone, when connected to my iPhone calendar. It nice to be able to send messages to coworkers for trades, etc

Cons

I don’t like how the messages show up when you send one to someone, regarding trading shifts, or working a shift, etc… I don’t like that the shifts you’ve worked don’t stay on your Iphones calendar after you’ve worked them. I dont like how you request time off. If you don’t need to use PTO, how do you put in for the days you need off that you don’t want to use PTO for? I went in and put in unavailable for the days I needed off but didn’t need to use PtO

Review Source

ES

Erin S.  
Emergency room tech  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Emergency room tech"

July 10, 2024

4.0

It’s getting easier and easier to you use now that I understand how it all works. Never got training on it so just kinda got thrown into it and had to figure out on our own

Pros

I like that I can put in my own schedule and I can see where I can pick up shifts easily

Cons

The fact that I can’t see who all I’m working with. That I can only see the people working in my specific position

Switched from

[When I Work](https://www.capterra.com/p/121248/When-I-Work/)

My hospital I work for made the change so we could self schedule and badge in and badge out

Review Source

RR

Ryan R.  
Registered Nurse  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "SW Review 2024"

August 3, 2024

3.0

Mediocre. Glad for the time clock, but it sometimes shows that you punched in but does not register.

Pros

My Calendar view is great idea. However, not all open shifts appear which is frustrating.

Cons

Unable to see coworkers on same shift from other disciplines.

Switched from

[Workday HCM](https://www.capterra.com/p/66908/Workday-HCM/)

Needed timeclock feature so employees could punch in without having to log into a computer.

Review Source

RE

Roberta E.  
RN  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Really like shift wizard!"

July 15, 2024

5.0

Pros

Like the accessibility of mine and fellow employee schedules. It's very easy to access from home or mobile phone.

Cons

Occasionally I have difficulty assessing shift change requests. I have had times when I have needed to log out and back in, or made multiple attempts when trying to see shift change requests for peers.

Switched from

[When I Work](https://www.capterra.com/p/121248/When-I-Work/)

Not a personal choice, hospital unit went with another product.

Review Source

EA

Erika A.  
Registered Nurse  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The best scheduling system I’ve used "

July 9, 2024

4.0

I like the ease of making my schedule (unless there is downtime or a glitch/decrease in speed) and being able to communicate with other staff in the mobile app or website.

Pros

Mobile app, ability to see other coworkers schedules and request time off/swaps in app

Cons

Can be slow and glitchy, making inputting schedule difficult and stressful

Switched from

[T-Macss](https://www.capterra.com/p/10003628/T-Macss/)

I wasn’t involved in the decision so I’m not sure

Review Source

KM

Karla M.  
Respiratory therapist  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Super whizard"

July 12, 2024

5.0

I have easy access to shiftwhizard. I also like that yearly there’s a new password reset (it’s a plus!)

Pros

Being able to access and schedule in the healthcare field.

Cons

I personally don’t think i have found any cons thus far.

Review Source

LL

Lori L.  
Registered Nurse  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "My ShiftWizard Experience"

July 30, 2024

5.0

I have been pleased with ShiftWizard for all the years that I have used the program, and it has helped with the scheduling in my department.

Pros

I have been using ShiftWizard for several years and it has been helpful with making my schedule and requesting time off. There is documentation for when I request vacation time. It allows me to see the people I will be working with how many nurses are scheduled that day. It was not difficult to learn how to use the system.

Cons

I personally cannot think of anything I do not care for about ShiftWizard.

Review Source

CH

Charissa H.  
RN  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "ShiftWizard from a user and former manager perspective"

July 13, 2024

4.0

Pros

SW is more intuitive than most other scheduling software I've used. From a former manager perspective, it is easy to customize, locate and change shifts, view reports and send urgent messages. The Shift Swap feature is hugely popular with staff as well.

Cons

The constant updates, which is nice, because updates are helpful, seem a bit much sometimes. Slow loading times on some reports

Review Source

KC

Kenzie C.  
Medical Office Assistant  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Love! Love! Love!"

July 15, 2024

5.0

Pros

I love how easy the app is to navigate from my phone!

Cons

I wish you could see everyone's schedule from the app.

Review Source

RA

Richard A.  
Registered Nurse  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Richard review "

July 22, 2024

3.0

It’s okay it’s manageable I do wish it was better and we used it more than just check the schedule; and then add shifts. We could utilize it better

Pros

I did like how inputting hours was pretty easy. And waiting for approval from that is importance. Able to see the schedule and who is on it on what day is what I liked. I did like the IT responsiveness and remained very accommodating and polite

Cons

I don’t like how the login works some of the time as the single sign on. I don’t like how the change password thing is aesthetic and doesn’t actually work. There isn’t even an admin phone number and has to ask supervisor for it. The requirement has me come into the work unit off hours during patient cases to fix it with IT. Also didn’t like it I got canceled far work I wouldn’t be notified and I wished it sent more email notifications

Review Source

LCS

Lustre Claire S.  
Registered Nurse  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Convenient & easy to use for Nurses! "

July 13, 2024

5.0

Highly recommended! Thanks, Shiftwizard Team!

Pros

I like how I can view open/available shifts in my facility, therefore knowing which days I can be able to pick up. Our scheduler can also approve my requests instantly. Moreover, keeping track of our actual working days & vacation leaves is easier and simpler with Shiftwizard’s help!

Cons

No dislikes at all! Shiftwizard is a great tool for scheduling!

Review Source

JR

JP R.  
Pharmacy app specialist  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Thanks for making it easy to see my schedule"

July 11, 2024

5.0

Pros

How i can request PTO easily whenever i need it.

Cons

I have nothing bad to say abojt this company.

Review Source

JC

Jennifer C.  
Director of Emergency Services  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "ShiftWizard review"

July 15, 2024

5.0

I utilize the program every day, I am a superuser and utilize the mass communication for emergent situations. I know some depts do not use it to it's full potential due to the rocky start of implementation. When I have an issue the customer help is excellent and gets to the bottom of it quickly.

Pros

ShiftWizard was designed by nurses which is why it is fantastic to use for Hospital/clinic use! The mobile app is fantastic, contacting employees with open shifts etc and communication is on point!

Cons

During Set up some departments had difficulty with setting up their staff template and it would have helped if ShiftWizard would have helped more with that so the frustration would be less and they would use it to full potential.

Reason for choosing ShiftWizard

unsure

Review Source

KR

Kay R.  
Registered Nurse  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Shift Wizard"

July 18, 2024

5.0

I love it. I like it so much better than a paper schedule. Everything can be changed right on it

Pros

I like shiftwizard the most because i am abke to see who i work with and when i work and be able to place my requests

Cons

I wish there was a tab to place PTO. It would make it a little smoother in with my requests

Review Source

TR

Tina R.  
Director of Nutrition  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Managing schedules and time cards"

July 5, 2024

5.0

After using it for two years, it is now a "must have" item

Pros

I enjoy scheduling multiple teams and departments within Shiftwizard. The pieces I enjoy most are: Updating schedules with icons allows an automatic update to kronos for example, vacation day approvals, sick time, and jury duty etc. Staff can visualize their schedules at home using the SW app.

Cons

I wish we could input a person into shiftwizard before their first hire date so we can put their schedule in computer.

Review Source

MW

Michalina W.  
RN  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "ShiftWizard review"

August 13, 2024

5.0

Everything has been great. It’s easy to use & user friendly.

Pros

Seeing other people’s schedules & being able to see who you’re working with that day. Easy to use.

Cons

Not being able to sign up for 4 hour increment shifts.

Review Source

Jessica M.  
Safety Companion  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Great App "

July 10, 2024

4.0

Overall, I love this app, I would hope to be able to use it at future jobs

Pros

The convenience of being able to see my shifts and the administration able to tell me where I’m going and when instead of having to call me or my colleagues

Cons

The glitches sometimes suck there’s a lot of maintained times for it

Review Source

BA

Brooke A.  
Patient Care Technician  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Employee Experience "

July 16, 2024

5.0

ShiftWizard has been good to me. As an employee I don’t have any major complaints and it only enhances my job.

Pros

I enjoy that the app is 100% accessible from my phone. All features can be accessed easily on the go. I’ve even used to app to obtain a coworkers information on a Friday for a non-work related girls night.

Cons

You cannot copy and paste employee numbers or emails from shift wizard to save to your phone.

Review Source

BB

BarbRa B.  
Clinical manager  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "SW is workable but needs a few upgrades for user friendliness "

July 11, 2024

4.0

Very good overall because I use it every day for scheduling.

Pros

Lots of icons Activity tracking Absence tracking

Cons

I wish it was more drag/drop friendly Partial shifts should be easier Trades should be easier

Review Source

jG

jose G.  
er tech  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "its been good "

July 23, 2024

3.0

In my experience with shiftwizard so far its been good

Pros

we can see all the tech employees schedule when we need the switch a day or two

Cons

we can see the schedule of the nurses or doctors we are going to work with

Switched from

[When I Work](https://www.capterra.com/p/121248/When-I-Work/)

this switch was upon the company dedication

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