End the scheduling chaos
- Spreadsheet plans by email – nobody has the current version, changes slip through
- Phone chains when someone calls in sick – hours of calling around to find cover
- No transparency – employees learn their schedule days before the shift
- Overtime surprises – you only notice at month-end that something’s off
What Zeitweise offers
Weekly grid
The shift plan as a visual grid – teams in rows, days in columns. Assign shifts with drag & drop. Everything at a glance, works on tablets too.
Configurable shift types
Early shift, late shift, night shift – or “Office Mon–Fri” and “Saturday on-call”. Each type with its own colour, break rules and time window. Overnight shifts past midnight? No problem.
One-click publish
Plan ready? One click and all affected employees get notified. Push notification via PWA, no app download required.
Copy previous week
Next week looks the same as this one? “Copy previous week” and adjust the exceptions. Saves 80% of planning time.
Open shifts & self-service
Shifts can be marked as “open” – employees volunteer. Shift swap requests with approval workflow: A swaps with B, team lead confirms.
Absence conflict detection
If someone is unavailable (holiday, sick leave, military service), the shift is flagged as a conflict immediately. No accidentally scheduling absent people.
Shift preferences
Employees indicate their preferred days and shifts. The planner sees at a glance who’s available and motivated.
Zeitweise vs. 7shifts vs. Agendrix vs. Connecteam
| Feature | Zeitweise | 7shifts | Agendrix | Connecteam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekly grid | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Configurable shift types | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| One-click publish | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Copy previous week | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Open shifts / self-service | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Swap requests | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Absence conflict detection | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Swiss labor law (ArG) | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Night/Sunday surcharges | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Bexio integration | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Price from | CHF 12/user | USD 35/location | CAD 3/user | USD 29/month |
FAQ
Do my employees need an app?
No. Zeitweise is a Progressive Web App (PWA) – just open it in the browser and optionally add to the home screen. No app store, no download, no update hassle.
Can I plan different teams separately?
Yes. Each team has its own shift grid. Employees can be assigned to multiple teams. The overview shows everything together.
What does shift planning cost?
Shift planning is available as an add-on module with the Business or Enterprise plan. See the pricing page or your account settings for details.
Does it work for night shifts?
Absolutely. Shift types can span past midnight (e.g. 22:00–06:00). Night and Sunday surcharges are calculated automatically.