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Scheduling software automates the scheduling of events, employees, rooms and other resources. Organizations use these applications to manage the planning of internal and external activities. Typically Scheduling software provides tools such as a shared calendar providing real-time project, task, employee and resource scheduling as well as a variety of forecasting, allocation and resource management features. Often other details, such as resource categorization, location details, timesheet records and employee skill-sets can be edited, updated and managed from the scheduling interface. Scheduling software is related to Employee Scheduling software, Facility Management software and Appointment Scheduling software.

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The easy way to schedule, track time, attendance, and communicate with workers. Save time. Improve accountability. 14-day free trial. Learn more about When I Work
When I Work is an easy way for businesses to schedule, track time and attendance, and communicate with their hourly employees. Put the schedule and time clock in every employee's pocket with free iOS and Android apps. Keep track of time off, employee availability, and manage shift swaps with just a few clicks. Integrate with your payroll provider to streamline the process and avoid human error. Get started with a 14-day free trial now. Learn more about When I Work

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Performance-based scheduling software designed to maximize the potential of each employee's sales and operational strengths. Learn more about Shiftlab
Shiftlab is an employee scheduling and time and attendance solution designed for retailers. Powerful yet easy to use, our AI-driven platform factors in sales and traffic data, identifies top-performing store associates and places them in prime shifts —increasing sales, reducing downtime, and boosting profits. Learn more about Shiftlab

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Wrike is a project management software with prebuilt templates, Gantt charts, Kanban boards, automated approvals, reporting, and more. Learn more about Wrike
Wrike is an award-winning project management and scheduling software trusted by 20,000+ companies and over two million users worldwide. Schedule projects using custom-field request forms, resource management and allocation, Gantt charts, time tracking, shared calendars, automated reports, approvals, and workload overviews. Automate your processes with Wrike's 400+ applications. Customize workflows and reduce the need for emails, meetings, status updates. Work smarter, not harder with Wrike. Learn more about Wrike

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
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7shifts helps restaurants manage their schedules, time clock, team communication, labor compliance, payroll, tips & more. Start free! Learn more about 7shifts
7shifts helps restaurants schedule more efficiently. Build next week's schedule in minutes with the intuitive drag-and-drop builder that automatically factors in availability, time-off, overtime & compliance. POS integrations ensure labor targets are hit, employees are auto-notified of new schedules, and managers can make schedule changes on the fly. With the free app, staff can submit availability requests, swap shifts & chat. Building schedules that work for everyone has never been easier! Learn more about 7shifts

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Experience effortless and conflict-free temp scheduling with Zoho Workerly's temp scheduling software. Learn more about Zoho Workerly
Zoho Workerly's temp scheduling software help you assign temps with jobs and notify them in a few clicks. Temps can mark their availability that allows you to focus on scheduling them with appropriate jobs to avoid schedule clashes. Learn more about Zoho Workerly

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
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Join over 200K home service pros using Jobber. Organize your business, win more jobs, and get paid 4X faster. Get started today. Learn more about Jobber
Easy service scheduling software built for the field. Join over 200,000 home service pros already using Jobber. Jobber helps you schedule field service jobs faster, avoid booking mistakes, and route visits efficiently—all while keeping your crew and customers on the same page. Get started today. Learn more about Jobber

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
TimeTap is a feature-rich, highly customizable scheduling software system trusted by esteemed organizations around the world. Learn more about TimeTap
TimeTap is the most powerful, flexible, and secure scheduling system on the market, trusted by thousands of users every day. TimeTap makes scheduling and client management a breeze with customer profiles, payment collection, and communication tools – including automated reminders, appointment follow-ups, and nudges to book again in the future. Time is money, and that means there’s none to waste. With streamlined scheduling, TimeTap customers see a 5-10x ROI annually! Get started today. Learn more about TimeTap

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Peek Pro is an end to end solution for tour and activity operators to be able to run their businesses on and off their mobile devices Learn more about Peek PRO Tour Operator Software
Peek Pro is an online reservation system that empowers activity operators to increase their revenue, save tons of time, and provide the absolute best service for their customers. Operators are especially wowed by our industry-leading mobile apps and the intuitive design of our back-office system. Features includes daily payouts, automated emails, resource & channel management, QR code scanning, gift certificates, free waivers, 20+ customizable reports, and so much more. Learn more about Peek PRO Tour Operator Software

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
NextBillion.ai simplifies scheduling and dispatch. Enable multi-resource scheduling, automate assignments and avoid conflicts. Learn more about NextBillion.ai
NextBillion.ai's Scheduling and Dispatch solution streamlines complex workflows, eliminating unrealistic schedules, missed appointments, and conflicts. Enable multi-resource scheduling, automate work assignments, and maximize billable appointments. Avoid schedule conflicts and overlaps while matching jobs to the right field agent. With seamless integrations with top enterprise clouds, ERPs, and CRMs, NextBillion.ai takes the pressure off multi-resource scheduling and dispatch. Learn more about NextBillion.ai

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Easy to use & implement field service software automating your mobile work force. Manage Leads, Estimates, Jobs & Invoices. Sync to QB Learn more about Kickserv
TRUSTED BY HOME SERVICES PROFESSIONALS. #1 Most user-friendly & most affordable software for local service companies with 1-25 employees. Complete job management: scheduling, leads management, estimates, running complete jobs from the field, invoices, payments & more! Fully integrated with Quickbooks. We are also one of the most proven platforms available to simplify and manage your service business. Trusted by 1000s of service businesses for over 20 years. Plans starting as low as $39/month. Learn more about Kickserv

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Give your people a simple tool to book their desks and rooms — next to the co-workers they miss most. Boost engagement & productivity. Learn more about Skedda
Skedda is a leading global desk management and hybrid work platform, serving over 12,000 customers and nearly two million users, including IBM, Siemens, Mercedes-Benz, and Harvard University. We are defining the future of the workplace experience, helping businesses to design meaningful, seamless, fully integrated employee experiences and interactions in the hybrid workplace. Skedda integrates with Microsoft365, Google Workspace, and more, and has won awards from G2, Capterra and SoftwareAdvice. Learn more about Skedda

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
The fast, flexible way to schedule teams and projects. Assign work, book meetings, and manage time off with drag-and-drop scheduling. Learn more about Resource Guru
Resource Guru is the fast, flexible way to schedule teams, resources, and projects. Manage people, equipment, and meeting rooms in one place. Assign work, book meetings, and manage time off with simple, drag-and-drop scheduling. Track availability in real-time and avoid unrealistic workloads. Keep your team up-to-date with personal dashboards and daily schedule emails. Analyze utilization rates, clients, and projects with powerful reports. Trusted by companies including NASA and L’Oreal. Learn more about Resource Guru

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Project Insight is award-winning project & work management software capable of running all of the projects across your organization. Learn more about Project Insight
Project Insight (PI) is a modern, full-featured project & portfolio management software capable of aggregating and reporting on all of the projects across your organization. PI centralizes your work, projects, & tasks in one easy-to-use online platform that can be customized to meet your business needs. Seamlessly aggregate data from your key CRM, accounting, DevOps, support, & HR software to give stakeholders real-time project insights. PI's FREE version let's you start simply & grow as you go. Learn more about Project Insight

Features

  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Automate your client bookings, cancellations, reminders, and payments by using the world's friendliest online scheduling software. Learn more about Acuity Scheduling
Meet the personal scheduling assistant that works 24/7 behind the scenes to fill your calendar & take busywork off your plate. From the moment clients book with you, Acuity is there to automatically send branded & customized booking confirmations to you and your clients, deliver text reminders, let clients reschedule on their own, and process payments or accept donations. With Acuity, your day-to-day runs more smoothly even as business get busier. All you need to do is show up at the right time. Learn more about Acuity Scheduling

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Customizable resource-centric Gantt charts offering an instant overview of availability, booking conflicts, and project progress. Learn more about Ganttic
Ganttic is an online, resource-centric planner empowering teams to utilize their workforce and equipment more efficiently. A high-level overview and visual Gantt charts eliminate double-bookings, helps prioritize workflow, and highlights capacity gaps. Granting managers instant insights into resources and projects and making it easier to engage in strategic allocation and planning. The tool has everything for comprehensive resource planning, scheduling, and project portfolio management. Learn more about Ganttic

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Manage your entire Co with just ONE Platform: Employees, Contractors, Customers, Jobs, Equipment, Inventory, and many Integrations too! Learn more about AI Field Management
Is AI-FM Different? Easy as 1-2-3! 1) Award Winning Tech + 2) Fair Pricing + 3) 5 Star Reviews. AI-FM has won TEN 2019/20/21/22/23 Gartner Awards Pricing starts at only $9.99/user/mo. Please see our cherished Reviews, AI-FM is a true partner to our Members. Manage your Org, top to bottom via ONE Intelligent Platform: Employees, Contractors, Customers, Jobs, Equipment, Inventory. Integrations for QuickBooks, Zapier, Google/Apple/Outlook Calendar, Siri, Google Assistant, and WhatsApp Learn more about AI Field Management

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Connect with prospects and clients through a user-friendly appointment scheduling experience and fully branded video meetings. Learn more about Pexip Engage
Enhance your existing workflows and improve the overall customer and employee experience with advanced scheduling features and use-case-specific modules that cover the needs of the most complex organizations. Offer your customers the meeting flexibility they deserve, from phone and video calls to meetings at your office or showroom. And in some cases, even at a location of your customer's choice. Get real-time insights into all customer meeting-related activities. Learn more about Pexip Engage

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Rezeve is a scheduling and booking software for boutique fitness studios, gyms, yoga studios, salons, and beauty clinics. Learn more about Rezeve
Rezeve is a scheduling and booking software for boutique fitness studios, gyms, yoga studios, salons, beauty clinics, and tuition centers to create branded websites and apps in a snap — with no coding required! Its comprehensive suite of features includes branded website & app builder, scheduling and booking system, class management, packages and memberships management, integrated local payment methods, loyalty programs, spot booking, group booking, shareable packages, and family account. Learn more about Rezeve

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Mindbody simplifies scheduling, seamlessly manages your business end-to-end, attracts new clients, and grows your revenue. Learn more about Mindbody
Mindbody’s all-in-one software has everything you need to seamlessly manage your business end-to-end and grow your revenue. From booking and scheduling to client and staff management, automated marketing and in-depth reporting to integrated payments and lead management, Mindbody helps you thrive. Plus, Mindbody offers innovation you can’t get elsewhere, including an AI front desk, as well as 700+ partner solutions, open API, and an exclusive network of new clients. Learn more about Mindbody

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
UpKeep is rated the #1 mobile-first Scheduling Software to streamline work orders, facility, and asset management. Learn more about UpKeep
UpKeep's Scheduling Maintenance Software is a modern maintenance and asset management solution for your team. From your desktop to your phone and even your tablet, UpKeep is easily accessible from anywhere at any time. Create work orders on-the-go, get notifications when tasks are updated, and receive alerts straight from your app when assets go down making your business run more efficiently than ever before. Learn more about UpKeep

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Scheduling Software with reminders for all service companies! Let your clients book themselves online - Includes free version. Learn more about SimplyBook.me
SimplyBook.me offers the most extensive scheduling software on the market, one that makes you look professional and saves you a lot of time and effort. You get a beautiful booking website where you can present your business and accept online appointments, sell products, membership, packs and service add-ons. Sync appointments with popular online calendars, and get detailed statistics about your business. Check out the SimplyBook.me online booking system to see all our features! Learn more about SimplyBook.me

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Create and share employee schedules anywhere, any time in any browser. Drag & drop scheduling as easy as working with a spreadsheet. Learn more about Findmyshift
Create and share employee schedules anywhere, any time in any web browser. With drag & drop scheduling, unlimited employees, unlimited access, shift reminders, text messaging and reporting, it's free for the first month, there's no credit card required and nothing to install. No contracts and no hidden costs for adding extra employees. Just pay-as-you-go scheduling with unlimited employees. Learn more about Findmyshift

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Easily schedule appointments, accept online bookings, send reminder messages, take payments with your phone, and view business reports. Learn more about Goldie
Goldie (formerly Appointfix) is the best appointment scheduling app to manage and grow your business. Easily schedule appointments, send automatic appointment reminders, get a free stunning online booking website, take deposits and process payments with just your phone, view business reports, send marketing messages, keep client notes and appointment history, etc. Goldie syncs with your Google & Apple calendars, keeping all your schedule in one app. Light & Dark versions are available. Learn more about Goldie

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Thryv is an all-in-one small business management software that helps you stay organised and get more out of your business. Learn more about Thryv
Thryv is an all-in-one small business management software that helps you streamline your business so you can get back to the things you love. Small business owners communicate better, solve more business challenges and get more organised with Thryv. Learn more about Thryv

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
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Online booking, scheduling, lead generation, client retention, reporting and low cost merchant processing for every business. Learn more about WellnessLiving
WellnessLiving is an all-in-one solution for businesses which rely on easy scheduling of classes, appointments or events. It features a sophisticated desktop and mobile scheduler used by staff and clients and a widget for online scheduling. It also integrates features for business development and retention such as automated email/SMS marketing, reputation management, reporting and rewards. This eliminates the need for add-ons reducing costs and streamlining operations. Learn more about WellnessLiving

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Jolt alleviates the pain of scheduling with a drag-n-drop interface, insightful reporting, and a free employee app for managing shifts. Learn more about Jolt
Jolt alleviates the pain of scheduling with easy templates, a drag-n-drop interface, multiple calendar views, and a free management & employee app for shift swapping & time-off requests. Jolt helps you set labor targets, measure productivity, and approve employee requests from anywhere. The full suite includes task management checklists, labeling, remote temperature sensors, a smart time clock, pre-punch messaging, and much more. Jolt helps manage daily operations for today's largest brands. Learn more about Jolt

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Make online appointment scheduling for your business easy, flexible and affordable. Easy for beginners, advanced enough for developers. Learn more about SuperSaaS
SuperSaaS makes online appointment scheduling for your business easy, flexible and affordable. Easy for beginners to set up, yet advanced enough to cater for all needs. Free trial. #1 in customer support. Update your real-time availability from Outlook or Google Calendar. Accept payments online. Easily link your customized booking calendar into your own site. Learn more about SuperSaaS

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
ServiceTitan is the leading business software that's changing the way residential and commercial field service shops do business. Learn more about ServiceTitan
ServiceTitan is the leading all-in-one software solution for residential and commercial field service businesses with powerful tools that improve sales, supercharge your team, and provide real-time insights. Our software helps you get more done, make tedious tasks simple & have full control over every operation. We can help your residential or commercial irrigation, septic, water treatment, Audio/Visual, commercial locksmith, HVAC, plumbing company improve cash flow, maximize profits & grow. Learn more about ServiceTitan

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Easy. Smart. Mobile. Scheduling, dispatch, estimates, jobs, invoicing, online & mobile payments. No per-user fees. No contracts. Learn more about Service Fusion
Service Fusion is the #1 field service scheduling and dispatch management software for service professionals to streamline their business operations and make scheduling easier. Service Fusion provides a number of advanced features such as a drag-and-drop dispatch grid, scheduling reminders, mobile apps for technicians, calendar management, and much more. Get a free demo today. Learn more about Service Fusion

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
From initial inquiry to job completion Commusoft’s all-in-one system has everything you need to offer a world-class customer experience Learn more about Commusoft
Commusoft’s all-in-one system offers everything you need to provide a world-class customer experience from initial inquiry to job completion. - Focus on customer relationships with a 360° view of what’s happening in real-time - Automate the most complex processes to grow your business without increasing your headcount - Lift the admin burden off your team’s shoulders with 24/7 customer self-service - Convert more opportunities into sales - Generate transparent job profitability reports Learn more about Commusoft

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Cloud-based solution that provides lawn care software to do estimates, invoicing, scheduling, automated text messaging and more. Learn more about LawnPro
With over 40,000 users and in business since 2003, LawnPro is a cloud-based software for lawn care professionals to automate their business processes and workflows. LawnPro handles job scheduling, dispatch, automatic invoicing, automatic customer text notifications, automatic payment processing, automation of late payment reminders, online booking / client portal; potential client follow-up reminders, and much more! Learn more about LawnPro

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
GymMaster is a powerful club management solution with full functionality on any device, 24/7 access, and a web portal for your members. Learn more about GymMaster
Meet GymMaster, the only all-in-1 gym system with built-in bluetooth door access–no 3rd party! The difference? Admin autopilot at fraction of the cost. Enjoyed for 30 years by thousands of gyms in 90+ countries. Feature packed, GymMaster replaces your whole software stack–better for you, members & your wallet. Smiles guarantee! no lock-in contracts or hidden fees, pay monthly, if you’re not blown away in 60 days & cancel, we’ll give your money back. Want freedom from the front desk? Try now Learn more about GymMaster

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Customizable and simple scheduling for complex applications. Send customizable notices to employees & customers upon status change. Learn more about EZnet Scheduler
Fully customizable yet simple scheduling program for complex applications. Built-in Kanban function, IntelliVu™ digital job board allows you to visually track appointments or projects. Appointment reminders via 2-way text, voice, or email reduce no-shows and fill cancelled appointments. Increase productivity, optimize staff, equipment, and facilities. Gain competitive advantage with 24/7 scheduling, Google and iCal integration, credit card payments, appointment reports, free training and set up. Learn more about EZnet Scheduler

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Fully branded white label appointment scheduling for enterprise or resellers integrating scheduling into an existing platform. Learn more about Bookafy
Three Customer Groups: Enterprise - Fully branded version of our software for large organizations, municipalities and universities. Integrator - White label scheduling integration into an existing product offering. Example: CRM adding scheduling. Implement in days, not years. Small business - Our product is robust... we have 2-way sync w/ Google, Ical, Outlook, Office 365 and Outlook Exchange, an Open API, Payments, Classes, unlimited users, unlimited appointment types, and more. Learn more about Bookafy

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Streamline healthcare appointments and patient administration. HIPAA & GDPR compliant Patient communications and Telehealth. Learn more about YellowSchedule
Scheduling and Patient CRM for Therapists. Schedule, Send automated SMS/Email Reminders, track patient notes and attendance history. Your clients reply to appointment reminders to let you know in advance that they've confirmed or cancelled. This award winning software enables service providers fulfil their HIPAA obligations. Unlike most competitors we use 256 bit data encryption, which is the highest possible level of encryption and is used by governments for highly confidential information. Learn more about YellowSchedule

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
Simple scheduling app to organise your online meetings and invite clients or team members to easily schedule time with you. Learn more about SimplyMeet.me
SimplyMeet.me allows users to connect their personal and work calendars and lets people effortlessly schedule one-on-one and team meetings. You can pick preferred slots and paste to your email for your clients to choose from, or let them book directly from your customizable booking site. Integration with multiple external calendars and the specific compatibility with CalDAV calendars makes SimplyMeet.me highly flexible. Also,integrates with multiple video platforms, facilitating video meetings. Learn more about SimplyMeet.me

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
  • Reminders
  • Calendar Sync
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Vonigo works great for field service companies looking to streamline operations and increase sales. Learn more about Vonigo
Vonigo helps streamline the field service management scheduling process from end-to-end. We offer a unified suite of configurable cloud-based modules including; scheduling, online booking, work order management, estimating, dispatch, routing, GPS, CRM, invoicing, payments, reporting, and more all accessible over the internet from any desktop or mobile device. Millions of jobs have been booked and managed with Vonigo. Join us for a Free demo today. Learn more about Vonigo

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  • Group Scheduling
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Appointment Scheduling Software
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Online Booking
  • Timesheet Management
  • Customer Database
  • Self Service Portal
  • Mobile Access
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Scheduling Software Buyers Guide

Introduction

Scheduling software makes it easier for Canadian businesses and their employees to manage events, such as meetings, deadlines, and other time-sensitive situations. Online appointment scheduling software is used heavily in project management and plays an important role in reducing the amount of paperwork, along with the time spent dealing with that paperwork. Crucially, scheduling software allows a company to manage the schedules of its staff in one centralized system, making it easier to effectively manage everyone’s time.

Some of the core features of scheduling software include the ability for staff to enter things into their schedule as quickly and easily as possible, have that information be centralized, and allow the tracking of jobs and assigning of shifts. The software should improve the workflow of an organization by reducing the time spent organizing schedules, as well as reducing problems caused by miscommunications.

The primary benefits of scheduling and time tracking software are the ability to quickly and easily enter new items into the scheduling system, reducing time spent on this activity. The fact that it is also a single point of authority also reduces the possibility of scheduling conflicts. It also allows for the scheduling of things like resources and inventory, as well as shift management and employee attendance tracking.

One of the main advantages of scheduler software is that its uses are applicable in most areas of a business. While appointment scheduling software is focussed on appointments, and task management software on tasks, this software is concerned with all forms of scheduling throughout the organization, from employee attendance to supply chain management.

The level of complexity needed by an organization when it comes to scheduling will, of course, depend on several factors. These include the size of the organization and its requirements regarding things like remote access. Organizations in Canada with a small number of employees all working from a single location will have simpler scheduling requirements than large organizations with employees spread out around the country or even the world. Scheduling solutions will typically include many features that make time management easier, including:

  • Allow Canadian business owners to manage their employee schedules with real-time tracking of their calendars
  • Provide automatic reminders to employees about upcoming appointments using the available medium of choice
  • Provide instant confirmation or denial of a booking request based on availability
  • Provide resource scheduling, such as booking rooms or equipment for certain events
  • Allow business owners to manage employee work hours with time clock management features
  • Enable the tracking and managing of field service employees and resources

What is Scheduling Software?

Scheduling software is used by businesses in Canada to more effectively manage the time of employees and resources. This, in turn, allows the organization to operate more efficiently by reducing the time spent on scheduling and eliminating things like scheduling conflicts. It also enables the automation of certain tasks—such as approval or denial of bookings based on availability—and tracking of employee attendance.

In the past, Canadian businesses would use paper and, later, spreadsheets to handle schedule management. As flawed as these tools are for this purpose, their weaknesses become only more evident as more parts of a business move into the cloud. Scheduling software makes it easier to keep track of everything that is happening in all areas of the business, providing a single point of authority for scheduling information. That single point of authority ensures that there are no “crossed wires” due to things like missed communications since bookings are entered directly into the system and are then immediately available to all.

As an organization grows across Canada and becomes more complex, the use of scheduling software shifts from a tool of efficiency to one of necessity. The increasing number of ways in which business tasks can be automated essentially turns scheduling into a bottleneck that results in inefficient time usage. Automating certain aspects of scheduling itself not only speeds up the process but also helps to eliminate human error from the schedule. It also makes accountability easier since any booking can be easily traced back to a specific user. This level of visibility is not all about holding employees accountable for mistakes, however. Having such a degree of accountability enables a business to empower its employees to handle more of their own scheduling, such as selecting their own shifts.

What are the benefits of scheduling software?

The benefits of scheduling software are primarily focused on the efficiency of scheduling, with a lot of the advantages stemming from the automation and visibility of the scheduling system. Making the system centralized and accessible at all levels of an organization removes a great deal of opportunity for errors to creep in and scheduling itself to take longer than is necessary. Some of the benefits of scheduling software include:

  • Reduced workload when scheduling: there will certainly be times when a booking needs authorization, but the vast majority of bookings in a business are routine and can be made without oversight. Because of this, scheduling software can automate the process of approving or denying booking requests where appropriate. What is deemed appropriate can be configured in the software, but a common example is the denial of a booking due to clashing with an existing booking. For example, booking a particular room for a meeting at a time that room has already been booked for.
  • Ability to manage workforce schedules: one of the most readily apparent benefits of this type of software is the ability of managers and supervisors to track employee calendars in real time. The centralized nature of the platform will allow managers to perform skills-based job scheduling, even when dealing with employees who are spread across multiple locations. It also enables said employees to volunteer for open shifts and swap shifts with coworkers without needing to involve a manager or supervisor to update the schedule.
  • Resource scheduling: scheduling the right person for the job is important and often the first thing that comes to mind when discussing this type of software. However, the workforce is not the only thing subject to scheduling. This type of software will also allow for the scheduling of certain resources, such as rooms and equipment. This helps to prevent conflicting bookings of those resources from occurring since no one will be able to double-book a resource through the system.
  • Reduce missed appointments: modern businesses have a range of communication tools to work with, from SMS and email to social media and internal messaging platforms. Software like this makes it possible to leverage those communication mediums to send out automated—or manual—reminders to employees or customers about upcoming appointments and events. By reducing the possibility of missed appointments, a business can cut out the inefficiency of having to reschedule meetings and re-book resources.
  • Effectively manage field service employees: field service management has long been one of the most difficult aspects of schedule management for businesses. However, thanks to the interconnected nature of technology today, scheduling solutions can give managers and supervisors the ability to track and manage the schedules and activities of their field service employees. Crucially, this also includes real-time updates from the field, so any scheduling done from the office can be fully informed. It also allows for location-based decisions, such as booking the nearest available field service employee for a particular job.
  • Complete replacement for traditional scheduling methods: managing a single calendar is one of the key functions of scheduling software. Having all appointments and bookings stored in one calendar system makes it possible to eliminate double bookings and other conflicts. Moreover, this type of software will usually allow for synchronization with third-party calendar management applications—such as Google Calendar—making it easier to ensure employees are kept up to date.
  • Centralized time management: quite possibly the single most significant benefit of scheduling solutions is the ability to keep a centralized calendar for the organization’s time management needs. This has a range of benefits, from making it easier to eliminate double-bookings to allowing relevant parties to see what certain employee or resource schedules look like before making decisions. It also reduces the time spent organizing things. In the past, arranging a meeting might have taken several phone calls and plenty of back and forth trying to find a time that works for everyone. With this software, the availability of everyone concerned is visible and easily referenceable.

What are the features of scheduling software?

The features of scheduling software are focused on the efficient management of time, both of people and resources. By making it easier to schedule and removing or reducing the opportunity for mistakes and accidents in the schedule, the software helps organizations reduce costs and work more effectively. The features used in the pursuit of that goal can vary from solution to solution, but there are a number of common features that should be found in most scheduling solutions. Here are some of the most common features of scheduling software:

  • Calendar management: the core feature of any scheduling software is the ability to manage a centralized calendar for the organization. This calendar provides visibility throughout the organization—permissions allowing—and is updated in real time. It allows anyone attempting to make a booking to instantly see what resources and people are available at a given time. It also makes it easier for staff to see upcoming appointments. It is increasingly common for these software solutions to provide synchronization with third-party calendar management applications, allowing staff to get work-related scheduling information in their personal calendar application.
  • Real-time automated scheduling: most scheduling solutions will offer some degree of automation in their feature set. The most basic example of this is the automatic approval or denial of a booking based on the availability of the requested resources and people. Not all bookings will be so straightforward, but it is certainly the case that a meeting booked to take place at the same time and in the same room as a meeting that is already booked cannot go ahead, and the software can automatically inform the person attempting to make the booking that it is not possible. A related feature is the ability to manage a list of allocations that can be substituted in the event that the requested resource was unavailable but later becomes available due to a cancellation or rescheduled event.
  • Workforce/shift scheduling: the use of scheduling solutions like this is not limited to one-off events like meetings and interviews but can also be used to manage employee schedules overall. There will typically be functionality for tracking employee schedules in real time, as well as setting those schedules in the case of shift employees. In these systems, employees will also be able to see the schedule and volunteer for open shifts themselves. It also allows managers and supervisors to schedule skills-based jobs over multiple locations, making more effective use of the available talent pool within the entire organization, rather than just those employees in the building.
  • Automatic appointment reminders: while often seen as a relatively minor inconvenience, missed appointments are an expense and one that can become significant in large organizations. The cost associated with blocking off part of people’s schedules, operating any equipment and taking up a room is still there, but the meeting needs to be rescheduled because of a no-show. Scheduling software can’t guarantee this won’t happen, but automatic appointment reminders will significantly reduce the number of appointments that are missed because someone legitimately forgot or didn’t know they had a meeting. And, because they are automatic, they do not require anyone to actively send out the reminders.
  • Field service management: schedule management becomes increasingly complex as an organization grows, and that complexity exponentially increases when there are field service employees involved. Many scheduling solutions include the ability to manage the activities of their field service employees and resources with ease. This includes things like managing dispatch schedules, initiating service orders, and optimizing vehicle routes. Location data also enables managers to make the most efficient use of their resources by scheduling the nearest available field service employee for a given task.
  • Time clock management: time clock management is an important aspect of any Canadian organization with a good number of employees. Scheduling solutions will typically have a provision for managing employee work hours, including tracking their check-in and check-out times. It will also allow for the tracking of paid time off. Information about employee attendance can be easily exported for reports about things like an employee being repeatedly late for work or missing days entirely. Some solutions also offer integration with third-party software solutions, such as payroll processing or human resources (HR) software.
  • Resource scheduling: scheduling the use of resources is just as important as scheduling employees since there is only a finite amount of resources, and double booking them wastes time and causes internal conflict. It is common for scheduling software to allow managers and supervisors to schedule events and appointments along with the required resources. For example, an interview with a particular employee would also require the booking of a room to carry out that interview. A meeting would require a room and might also require equipment, such as a projector. The software will allow the tracking of these resources so that they can be properly booked when needed, ensuring that they are always available for a properly scheduled event or appointment.

What should be considered when purchasing scheduling software?

When purchasing scheduling software, it is important to consider what features are important to the buyer. For example, paying extra for the ability to manage field service employees when the organization does not have any field service employees is a waste of money. The buyer should also consider the flexibility of the software solutions being considered. Most Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions make it easy to upgrade a subscription at any time, making it less important to consider the future needs when choosing a solution. Another important factor is the size of the organization. The time management needs of a small business can be drastically different to those of a medium-sized business. Below are some of the more specific things a buyer should consider when looking for a scheduling solution:

  • What are the key features of the scheduling solution? When looking at a scheduling software solution, a buyer should always consider the key features of that solution, and more specifically, if those features align with the needs of the organization. For the most part, vendors of this type of software offer comparable selections of features, but not all features will be considered standard. Each solution will be different, but some of the more common features that might be omitted are inventory management, online time clock management, and routing.
  • What are the costs of the software? The cost of the software is obviously an important factor, but one that can become a little complex when dealing with SaaS solutions, as there are often different subscription tiers. Some solutions are even free, but, as one might expect, free scheduling solutions are incredibly limited compared to their premium counterparts. It’s also important to weigh up the ongoing financial commitment. A one-time software purchase—something that is becoming less common these days—would mean a substantial upfront cost. On the other hand, SaaS is much less costly upfront but is an ongoing financial commitment. It is also important to consider the cost of deployment if the buyer intends to deploy the solution locally.
  • Will the business benefit significantly from the software? One of the most important things to consider when making any kind of substantial purchase or shift in the way a business is run is whether that change will benefit the business. Scheduling software undoubtedly improves the efficiency and cost-effectiveness of scheduling within an organization, but is the organization at a point where those savings are substantial enough to justify the cost of the software solution?
  • Is the scheduling software suitable for the size of the business? Modern scheduling solutions—particularly SaaS solutions—typically offer scalable solutions. However, a buyer who is purchasing a solution for local deployment will need to assess the suitability of that solution for the business. For example, will it be possible to scale up the scheduling solution in step with the expected growth of the organization?
  • Does the software integrate with other solutions used by the business? Interconnected systems are becoming a cornerstone of modern business. The ability of various systems to integrate with each other is a major factor in reducing the time tasks take and the cost of completing them. If a buyer is already working with certain software solutions, it is worth finding a scheduling solution that will integrate with them if one is available. In the case of scheduling software, the most obvious examples would be the calendar applications used by employees, but also things like inventory management.
  • How does the solution handle data? Data storage is an increasingly hot button topic in today’s world. Buyers across Canada will need to ensure their data is securely stored and all practices are up to the relevant regulations. This is generally not a problem for SaaS as the data storage will be taken care of in the cloud environment. For locally deployed solutions, care will have to be taken to make sure all data is secure, especially when the system includes customer information.
  • Does the vendor provide technical support? Anytime an organization adopts a new system, there will be a training period. In many cases, that training may be limited to a relatively small selection of employees who will actually be using the system. In the case of scheduling, a large portion of the organization will be using the system. Choosing a solution with good technical support can save significantly on costs, both in not having to provide the support itself but also in reducing time lost to employees struggling with the system.

The most relevant scheduling software trends centre around remote use of the software solutions employed. With remote work becoming increasingly common and cloud-native software becoming the solution of choice, business software solutions are moving towards more accessibility, with the range of options when it comes to supported devices growing. The most relevant trends around scheduling software include:

  • Mobile optimization: Mobile phones have become an integral part of everyday life, both business and personal. Smartphones make up almost half of all online traffic, so it makes sense that vendors would put effort into making their software solutions work well on this platform. This optimization is increasingly coming as part of a combination of native applications and mobile-friendly web interfaces.
  • Cloud-based management systems: The move to cloud-native software solutions has been underway for many years. As the coverage of internet access and the reliability of those connections improves, it is becoming more and more practical to run cloud-native software solutions. This trend is likely to continue, with more emphasis placed on SaaS solutions, pushing local deployment out towards the fringes of scheduling solutions.
  • Wider integrations: APIs are more popular than ever, and vendors are constantly looking to leverage the convenience and potential they offer. Integrations with other related applications are one of the main ways this leverage manifests. From integrating with calendar applications to inventory management systems, buyers should expect to see more emphasis put on how well a vendor’s scheduling solution works with other systems, including third-party solutions.
  • More intelligent automation: The more that can be reliably automated by a software solution, the more that software will make things easier on an organization. Reliability is the key, however. If someone needs to constantly check an automated task to ensure it has worked correctly, there is no advantage to automating that task. Buyers should expect vendors to come up with more options for automation in the coming years.

Sources

The features highlighted were identified based on their relevance and the percentage of products in Capterra’s directory that offer them. The following sources were used for this document:

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