Free Staff Scheduling Tool for Teams
Build free digital staff schedules in the cloud with simple rule checking, live statistics, and free mobile app for your team.
Your Free Digital Staff Schedule
Our free digital tool provides a web-based interface for creating and managing schedules. Check for simple rule violations, view dynamic statistics, and keep your team connected through our mobile app - all without the spreadsheet hassle.
Simple Rule Checking
Get visual warnings when you violate simple rules like consecutive shifts or minimum hours. See alerts in real-time as you build your schedule manually.
Dynamic Statistics
View live counts of hours worked, shift distribution, and staffing levels. Color-code shifts for easy visual management.
Staff Mobile App
Staff can view published schedules and submit preferences through free iOS and Android apps. No more chasing emails or paper forms.
Six Steps to Build Your Digital Staff Schedule
Get started with digital scheduling in minutes. Our simple process helps you transition from spreadsheets to cloud-based scheduling.
Set up your team
Set up your staff list and store roles, skills, and availability information digitally.
Configure your rules
Set minimum staffing levels, maximum hours, and rest requirements to ensure compliance.
Build your schedule digitally
Create schedules using our intuitive drag-and-drop interface. See warnings when rules are violated.
Publish to your team
Share schedules instantly via the mobile app. Staff receive notifications and can sync to their calendars.
Monitor your schedule
Track key statistics like hours worked, weekends assigned, and skill mix. See everything at a glance with colour-coded shifts.
Access anywhere
Work from any device with our cloud-based platform. Your schedules are always backed up and accessible when you need them.
Ready to upgrade to AI-powered scheduling?
Explore AI FeaturesSay Goodbye to Spreadsheets
Move your scheduling to the cloud with our free digital platform. Track statistics, check basic rules, and keep your team connected through mobile apps.
Simple Rule Violations Check
Get warnings for basic violations like too many consecutive shifts or insufficient rest periods
Track Skills and Seniority
Record staff qualifications and experience levels for reference when building schedules
Dynamic Statistics
Monitor hours worked, requests met, weekends worked, and skill mix in real-time
Core Features
Free Staff Mobile App
Keep your team connected with our free mobile app. Staff can view schedules, share their preferences, and receive important updates anytime, anywhere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our free digital scheduling tool
A free staff scheduling tool is a cloud-based platform that helps managers create and manage employee work schedules without cost. RosterLab's free tool includes features like digital schedule building, basic rule checking to prevent errors, real-time statistics tracking, and a free mobile app for staff. It's designed to help teams transition from spreadsheets to professional digital scheduling while maintaining simplicity and ease of use.
The AI generator is only available for the paid version of the platform. The free version provides a manual scheduling platform with simple rule checking, dynamic statistics, and mobile app access - everything you need to move from spreadsheets to digital scheduling.
Yes, absolutely! While our free product provides a convenient platform to manage your schedules digitally, if you have complex scheduling needs, automatic scheduling can eliminate unnecessary admin, ensure compliance with all rules, and let you focus on what truly matters.
Team members can view their published schedules on the RosterLab mobile app, receiving instant notifications when schedules change. Staff can submit their shift preferences directly through the app, which appear in your scheduling view. No more searching through emails or handwritten notes - all preferences are collected digitally in one place.
View dynamic counts including hours worked, weekends worked, requests met, and skill mix on each shift. Set acceptable staffing ranges and the platform will highlight when you have too few or too many people assigned. All statistics update in real-time as you build your schedule.
The free platform checks for simple rule violations as you build your schedule manually. Get visual warnings when you assign too many consecutive shifts or violate basic rest requirements. Staff preferences collected through the mobile app are displayed alongside the schedule, helping you make informed decisions.
RosterLab's free scheduling tool is ideal for businesses looking to move from spreadsheets to digital scheduling. It offers essential features like cloud-based schedule creation, simple rule checking, real-time statistics, and free mobile apps for iOS and Android. While it's perfect for basic scheduling needs, businesses with complex requirements may benefit from our AI-powered solution which automatically generates optimized schedules while ensuring complete compliance.
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Start with our free digital scheduling tool and transform your workforce management today.