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.
| 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 |
Scheduling
Mobile app
Pre-shift confirmation★
Price for 10 employees★
Free trial★
Contract minimum★
Time tracking
Payroll export
GDPR / EU hosting
Multi-location
Why teams leave Planday
These are the four complaints that come up again and again in real user reviews.
12-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.
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.
How much does scheduling cost you?
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Your monthly cost
Annual savings with Smarteaming
vs Skello
€828
/year
vs Combo
€600
/year
vs Planday
€300
/year
vs Shyfter
€348
/year
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Competitor prices from public pricing pages as of 2026. Smarteaming charges per scheduled employee.
Common questions
Competitor pricing and features are based on publicly available information. Smarteaming is not affiliated with the competitor mentioned on this page. We recommend verifying current pricing directly on their website before making a decision.Information last verified: March 2026.
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