UK shift scheduling software compared — pricing, ERA 2025 compliance, and who each platform is actually built for.
Planday is Scheduling platform used across hospitality and retail in Europe. This comparison is specifically about how each platform serves UK shift-based businesses with mixed workforces — including zero-hours workers, casual staff, and agency cover — as ERA 2025 changes what compliance requires.
| Feature | FlexiWork | Planday |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly fee (no per-user charge) | Per user per month — typically £3–£5 per user |
| UK employment law focus | ✓ Built for UK from day one | ~ Varies by feature area |
| ERA 2025 compliance records | ✓ Built in automatically | ~ Check current coverage |
| 52-week holiday pay | ✓ Included in Wages | ~ Requires configuration |
| Zero-hours worker tracking | ✓ Per worker, per shift | ~ Available but not UK-specific |
| Agency worker marketplace | ✓ FlexiWork Agency at 15% | ✗ Not available |
| Wage calculation included | ✓ Yes — from actual hours | ~ May require add-on |
| Unlimited venues | ✓ Included | ~ Check current pricing |
Planday is a Danish-founded platform with European reach and UK presence. For UK businesses, FlexiWork's ERA 2025 compliance is more deeply integrated, the pricing model is simpler (flat fee vs per-user), and the agency worker booking feature is unique — allowing direct booking of verified workers at a 15% platform fee versus the 25–35% traditional agencies charge.
ERA 2025 compliance, flat-fee pricing, unlimited venues. No card required.
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