Short verdict
Good fit for
Hospitality, retail and other shift-based businesses that want rosters, leave and hours worked in one app.
Less suited to
Anyone who needs surcharge rules or labour costs per shift but only wants to pay for Basic; that only comes with Premium.
Key facts
- Free up to 15 employees, 14-day trial for paid plans
- Data in the EU on Google Cloud (Ireland)
- Integration with Nmbrs and AFAS via the App Center+ add-on
What is Shiftbase?
Shiftbase is staff scheduling software from Shiftbase B.V. in Zoetermeer. You make rosters with it, let employees request leave and clock in and out, and export hours worked, surcharges and leave to your payroll. According to Shiftbase’s Trust Center, data is stored in the EU on Google Cloud (Google Ireland); the privacy policy refers to a data processing agreement (DPA) with the customer. Support is available by chat, email and phone in Dutch, English and German.
Good: there is a free plan up to 15 employees, and you can try paid plans for 14 days without payment details.
Less good: surcharge rules (evening, night), labour cost budget and automatic scheduling only come with Premium (€72/month). Integrations with Nmbrs or AFAS need the App Center+ add-on at €20 per month.
How much does Shiftbase cost?
Starting price
€0 per month
Free up to 15 employees with manual scheduling and 1 department. Basic costs €30/month for 6 employees plus €4 per extra employee with monthly billing (10% discount per year); without surcharge rules, labour cost budget and automatic scheduling. Integrations via the App Center+ add-on (€20/month). The pricing page does not say whether the amounts are excl. VAT.
- ✓ Free plan
- ✓ 14-day free trial
- The vendor does not say whether this is excl. VAT
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The Netherlands check
Useful if you run a business in the Netherlands. "Unknown" means we could not verify it.
Support in Dutch: Yes
You would rather ask a question in Dutch, to someone who knows how things work in the Netherlands.
App in Dutch: Unknown
An app in Dutch is quicker to use and avoids mistakes, also for colleagues who read less English.
Data in the EU: Yes
Data in the EU falls under the GDPR. Outside the EU, especially in the US, other laws can give access to your data.
More about data in the EU →Data processing agreement: Yes
If a tool processes personal data of your customers, the GDPR requires you to sign a data processing agreement.
More about the data processing agreement →Company in the Netherlands: Yes
A Dutch company falls under Dutch law. For some businesses that matters, for example in a dispute.
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Integrations
According to Shiftbase itself, at least 40 integrations (source, seen on ).
According to its own site, Shiftbase integrates with, among others:
Nmbrs
AFAS
Connexie- CAO|API
Bork Horeca
Tebi
Zenchef- Mplus
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Frequently asked questions about Shiftbase
How much does Shiftbase cost?
Shiftbase has a free plan. Paid plans for Shiftbase start at €0 per month. You can try it free for 14 days. Free up to 15 employees with manual scheduling and 1 department. Basic costs €30/month for 6 employees plus €4 per extra employee with monthly billing (10% discount per year); without surcharge rules, labour cost budget and automatic scheduling. Integrations via the App Center+ add-on (€20/month). The pricing page does not say whether the amounts are excl. VAT.
Who is Shiftbase for?
Shiftbase is aimed at SMEs and large companies. Staff scheduling with rosters, leave, time clocking and a payroll component export, for businesses that work in shifts.
Is Shiftbase available in Dutch?
Support is available in Dutch.
Does Shiftbase store my data in the EU?
Yes, Shiftbase stores your data in the EU. You can sign a data processing agreement.
Does Shiftbase support iDEAL and Peppol?
Shiftbase does not support iDEAL and Peppol.
Which banks and tools does Shiftbase integrate with?
Shiftbase integrates with Nmbrs, AFAS, Connexie, CAO|API, Bork Horeca, Tebi, Zenchef and Mplus, among others.