Smarteaming12-month lock-in
Planday's website says 'cancel anytime,' but multiple reviews on Capterra and Trustpilot report 12-month contracts for sales-assisted signups. Terms may vary depending on how you sign up.
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Planday charges £2.99/user/month. We charge €1.
Smarteaming is €1/employee/month. No annual contract. 90-day free trial vs 30 days. Cancel any month you want.
Save up to €300/year vs Planday
Planday vs Smarteaming: side by side
The features that matter for small and mid-sized teams — with honest prices.
| Feature | Smarteaming | Planday |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling | ||
| Mobile app | ||
| Pre-shift confirmation | ✅ Built-in | Basic shift notifications |
| Price for 10 employees | €10/mo | ~€35/mo |
| Free trial | 90 days | 30 days |
| Contract minimum | None — monthly | Website says cancel anytime |
| Time tracking | ||
| Payroll export | ||
| GDPR / EU hosting | ✅ European company, EU hosted | ✅ Danish/Xero, EU hosted |
| Multi-location | ✅ Pro and above | ✅ Plus plan and above |
Why teams leave Planday
These are the four complaints that come up again and again in real user reviews.
Billing surprises
Some users report unexpected charges and invoices that don't match what they expected to pay. Unclear pricing tiers make it hard to know what you'll actually owe each month.
Too complicated for small teams
Some users report that Planday feels complex for small teams. For a café or restaurant with 10–20 staff, the feature set can be overwhelming — though many small businesses find it works well once set up.
Different approach to shift attendance
Planday sends notifications when schedules are published. Smarteaming goes further: staff confirm before the shift — so you know who's coming, not just who saw the schedule.
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Café or bar
Typical for a café, bar, or small restaurant.
Included in Smarteaming
- One flat price: €1 per scheduled employee
- Shift confirmation included
- iOS & Android mobile app
- 90-day free trial, no card required
With Planday€30/mo
With Smarteaming€10/mo
You save€239 per year
- Monthly savings€20
- Cheaper by67%
Based on Smarteaming Essential (€1/user). Pro (€3) and Enterprise (€5) tiers add advanced features — see all plans.
FAQ
Common questions
- Can I switch from Planday mid-contract?
- You can start using Smarteaming today — your 90-day trial is free with no commitment. If you're still under a Planday annual contract, you can run both in parallel until it expires, then cancel Planday. Smarteaming has no minimum term, so there's no risk on our side.
- What if my team is smaller than 10 people?
- Smarteaming is €1 per employee per month. A team of 5 pays €5/mo. There's no minimum user count and no base fee on top. Planday requires at least 5 users. Their Starter plan is ~€3.50/user/month, so 5 users costs ~€17.50. At Smarteaming, 5 employees = €5/month.
- Does Smarteaming work for seasonal businesses?
- Yes — and this is where the difference really shows. Because there's no annual contract, you can scale up in busy months and scale back down (or pause) when things are quiet. With Planday's 12-month lock-in, you pay the same whether it's July or January.
- How does the 90-day trial compare to Planday's 30 days?
- Planday gives you 30 days — barely enough to set up the tool and run one or two full schedule cycles. Smarteaming gives you 90 days: three full months to build a real routine, test the shift confirmation feature with your team, and decide without pressure.
90 days free · No credit card
Try Smarteaming free for 90 days.
No credit card. No contract. If it's not a fit, you walk away — no questions, no penalty.
No credit card required · 90-day free trial — 3× longer than Planday
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