ShiftWerx vsthe spreadsheet.
Feature by feature, here is how ShiftWerx and spreadsheets handle scheduling, messaging and shift trades.
Where ShiftWerx and spreadsheets differ.
Spreadsheet details describe what Excel and Google Sheets do out of the box (September 2026) and may contain errors. Check Microsoft’s and Google’s own sites for the most up-to-date information.
Moving off spreadsheets takes an afternoon.
- 1Send us your current schedule
A spreadsheet export, a PDF or a photo of the paper schedule all work.
- 2We load your roster
Our team sets up your staff, availability and tags with Rapid Start.
- 3Press auto-schedule
Build your first week and compare it to what you were doing before.
- 4Try it for 30 days
No long-term contract. Cancel before day 30 and you pay nothing.
ShiftWerx vs spreadsheets, answered.
Is ShiftWerx a good replacement for spreadsheet scheduling?
ShiftWerx is built around the three jobs of scheduling: collecting availability and time off, building the week automatically, and covering call-outs through a marketplace. The table above shows how each problem is handled side by side.
How hard is it to switch from spreadsheets?
Send us your current schedule and roster with Rapid Start and our team sets up your staff, availability and tags, so you can start testing right away.
Is there a contract?
No. There is no long-term contract. Every plan starts with 30 days free, and you can cancel anytime during the trial at no charge.
Do I get every feature on every plan?
Yes. ShiftWerx plans differ by team size and support level, not by features.
Compare ShiftWerx with other tools.
Upload your current schedule. We’ll help you load your roster.
You don’t have to rebuild everything from scratch. Send us your spreadsheet or paper roster with Rapid Start, and our team will set up your staff, availability and tags so you can start testing immediately.