What it does
Planday combines staff schedules, time tracking and workforce administration. Templates can replace or merge shifts, with draft publication for changes that need review.
Create a day or week pattern in Schedule → Templates. Apply it by merging shifts, replacing the schedule or adding to existing shifts. Copy week can overwrite unprotected assignments; use an empty destination.
Apply as draft keeps the proposed shifts hidden from employees; Apply publishes them immediately. Draft and published shifts can coexist, allowing managers to prepare changes while staff still see their current work. Publish selected shifts when only part of the schedule is ready. Avoid manual template breaks if automatic or clock-recorded breaks would count them again.
Package differences
| Plan | Billing basis | Scope |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Per user/month, minimum five users | Basic scheduling, time records, payroll reporting and team messages |
| Plus | Per user/month | Leave management, payroll integrations and employee documents |
| Pro | Custom price | Automatic scheduling, custom roles and planning metrics |
The trial runs for thirty days and starts without a credit card. Planday's login form uses your email to find the organization's account; a separate option creates a new organization.
Strengths
- Draft shifts stay hidden while already published shifts remain visible
- Template application offers different treatments of existing shifts
Watch out for
- Copy week can overwrite existing shifts without payroll approval or Punch Clock entries
Best for
- Schedule managers reusing shift patterns while reviewing changes before publication
Sources
- Planday Pricing & Plans | Start Managing Smarter from £2.99 (Oct 27, 2026)
- Create and use Schedule templates | Planday Help Center (Oct 27, 2026)
- How to use Draft shifts in Planday | Planday Help Center (Oct 27, 2026)
- Log in to Planday | Planday (Oct 27, 2026)
- Planday | Employee Scheduling, Time Tracking & Workforce Management Software (Oct 26, 2026)