--- description: Learn more about Sling pricing, benefits, and disadvantages for your business in Canada. Read verified software reviews and find tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Sling Pricing, Reviews & Features - Capterra Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Employee Scheduling Software](/directory/30756/employee-scheduling/software) > [Sling](/software/142542/sling) # Sling Canonical: https://www.capterra.ca/software/142542/sling Page: 1 / 10\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/142542/sling?page=2) > Employee scheduling tool that helps businesses manage employee attendance, labor cost optimization, shift scheduling, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 206 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Sling? Sling works great for companies of all industries and sizes. Customers range from small single-location businesses to multi-location enterprise organizations. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 206 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Toast - **Location**: Boston, US - **Founded**: 2011 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$2.00 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Sling allows you to schedule and communicate with your employees for free. You can also use advanced features by selecting a plan that works for your needs better. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Approval Process Control - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking Software - Automated Scheduling - Availability Management - Billable & Non-Billable Hours - Calendar Management - Clock In/Out - Communication Management - Compliance Management - Dashboard Software - Document Management Software - Employee Database - Employee Directory - Employee Management - Employee Portal - Employee Scheduling Software - Mobile Access - Multi-Location - Onboarding Software - Overtime Calculation - Payroll Management - Payroll Reporting - Performance Management - Reminders - Reporting & Statistics - Reporting/Analytics - Shift Scheduling - Shift Swapping - Task Management Software - Tax Compliance - Third-Party Integrations - Time & Attendance - Time Tracking Software - Timesheet Management - Vacation/Leave Tracking ## Integrations (9 total) - Google Calendar - Gusto - Harbortouch POS - Restaurant Manager by Action Systems - Shopify - Shopify POS - Square for Restaurants - Square for Retail - Toast POS ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Chat ## Category - [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30756/employee-scheduling/software) ## Related Categories - [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30756/employee-scheduling/software) - [Time Clock Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30001/time-clock/software) - [Human Resources Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/5/human-resource/software) - [Scheduling Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/30087/scheduling/software) - [Employee Communication Tools Software](https://www.capterra.ca/directory/31543/employee-communication-tools/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.ca/software/153140/connecteam) — 4.6/5 (5137 reviews) 2. [When I Work](https://www.capterra.ca/software/121248/when-i-work) — 4.5/5 (1287 reviews) 3. [Findmyshift](https://www.capterra.ca/software/115536/findmyshift) — 4.6/5 (1183 reviews) 4. [Wageloch](https://www.capterra.ca/software/196911/wageloch) — 4.5/5 (265 reviews) 5. [7shifts](https://www.capterra.ca/software/123038/7shifts-restaurant-scheduling) — 4.7/5 (1211 reviews) ## Reviews ### "My experience with Sling" — 5.0/5 > **Muna** | *January 22, 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Sling is simple and easy to use for scheduling. It makes shift planning and communication more efficient. Notifications help employees stay updated on schedule changes. > > **Cons**: Some features are limited in the free version. The app can feel slow or glitchy at times. Customization options are somewhat limited. > > my overall experience is very nice and i satisfied and i like i have become organized which make my life efficient. ----- ### "Good program- cheap and user friendly" — 4.0/5 > **Amanda** | *July 24, 2025* | Entertainment | Recommendation rating: 2.0/10 > > **Pros**: Cheap and user friendly for both administration and staff using the program for scheduling (clocking in and out) > > **Cons**: We would have to deactivate users as it was paid per user. To save money in slower seasons, we would deactivate staff ----- ### "Sling Review" — 5.0/5 > **Jackie** | *May 17, 2025* | Restaurants | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I love how it’s an easy form of communication between an internal teaming\! Helping to stay connected to people in the company easier is key\! > > **Cons**: I can’t think of something I don’t like about it\! Perhaps if it had a calling option\! ----- ### "Use it every day" — 5.0/5 > **Elaine** | *September 27, 2024* | Veterinary Software | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It's easy to use, it even gives text reminders for your shift if you enable it. There's a messaging system on it that allows staff to communicate. > > **Cons**: I wish there were more options for taking time off requests. > > Overall we really enjoy this product, it can be accessed anywhere on your phone so easy to check when your shift is. ----- ### "Sling is good for small businesses\!" — 4.0/5 > **Julia** | *February 2, 2025* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like that I can schedule multiple position and how user friendly it is. > > **Cons**: The price is quite expensive and it doesnt have as many features as its competitors. I also wish thay i could disable features, such as being able to post your shift > > Sling is a great time management platform that is user friendly for management and employees. ----- Page: 1 / 10\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ca/software/142542/sling?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ca/software/142542/sling) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data