Sling
Cheaper for 10 people
From$2/user/mo
10 people: $20 a month · $240 a year
- Free plan
- Up to 15% off yearly
- No startup credits listed
- 3 plans · priced per user
Sling vs When I Work: pricing compared
Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of HR tools. Updated for 2026.
At a glance
Side by side
Sling starts at $2/user/mo (Premium) and When I Work at $2.50/user/mo (Essentials). For 10 people that's $20 vs $25 a month: Sling is $5 a month (20%) cheaper than When I Work on list price.
When I Work
HR
From$2.50/user/mo
10 people: $25 a month · $300 a year
- No free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 3 plans · priced per user
Plans
Sling and When I Work plans
Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.
Sling
Free
Up to 30 users · Shift scheduling · Time-off requests
Free
Premium
Mobile clock-in/out · Labor cost management · Overtime tracking
$2/user/mo
Business
Shared-device kiosk · Hours and wage reports · No-show tracking
$4/user/mo
Per user per month billed monthly; annual billing $1.70 / $3.40 per user per month.
Prices from Sling's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
When I Work
Essentials
Auto scheduling · Multi-week scheduling · Multi-location scheduling
$2.50/user/mo
Pro
Advanced scheduling · Scheduling rules · Role permissions
$5/user/mo
Premium
API key access · Webhooks · SAML/SSO
$8/user/mo
Per user per month as listed; page offers monthly or annual billing without separate annual rates. Time Tracking & Attendance add-on priced separately.
Prices from When I Work's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Team cost
What each costs your team
Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.
| Team | Sling (Premium) | When I Work (Essentials) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $10/mo$120/yr a year | $12.50/mo$150/yr a year | Sling $2.50 less a month |
| 10 people | $20/mo$240/yr a year | $25/mo$300/yr a year | Sling $5 less a month |
| 25 people | $50/mo$600/yr a year | $62.50/mo$750/yr a year | Sling $12.50 less a month |
Sling is priced per user. When I Work is priced per user. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.
FAQ
Sling vs When I Work: questions
Which is cheaper, Sling or When I Work?
Sling starts at $2/user/mo (Premium) and When I Work at $2.50/user/mo (Essentials). For 10 people that's $20 vs $25 a month: Sling is $5 a month (20%) cheaper than When I Work on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Sling and When I Work have free plans?
Sling has a free plan (Free). When I Work has no free plan in Surba's catalog.
Are Sling and When I Work cheaper if you pay yearly?
Sling lists up to 15% off yearly billing. Surba's catalog lists no yearly discount for When I Work.
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