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If you’re leaving Humanity, start with Sling or When I Work for scheduling-focused alternatives; consider Connecteam for a broader hourly-workforce toolkit. Rippling and UKG Pro cover wider workforce needs, while BambooHR is aimed at core HR. The listed starting prices range from $1.70 to $10.25, but they are not a like-for-like cost comparison. Humanity’s add-on and Enterprise costs are unclear, so confirm what each plan includes before treating any entry price as your likely bill.
01Why people leave Humanity
Unclear full cost
The comparison flags Humanity’s add-on and Enterprise costs as unclear, making it hard to estimate the full price before you commit.
Scheduling needs may differ
If your team mainly needs shift coordination, compare tools positioned specifically for hourly scheduling rather than paying for a broader fit.
You may need broader tools
If scheduling is only one part of the problem, alternatives here also cover areas such as HR, payroll, benefits or global employment.
02The alternatives, ranked by fit
- Low-cost scheduling
SlingSlingSling is the closest fit if you want to compare Humanity with a scheduling-focused option for small teams. It lists shift coordination and labor-cost tracking among its use cases, with a starting price of $1.70 and a free plan. That gives you a lower listed entry point than Humanity’s $2.75 starting price, though the plan gates matter.
Trade-off: Check which plan includes time tracking and reports before switching.
7.5/10from
$1.70/mofree plan - Multi-location teams
When I WorkWhen I WorkWhen I Work is worth comparing if you schedule hourly staff across multiple locations and want basic shift tools plus team messaging. Its listed starting price is $2.50, below Humanity’s $2.75 entry price. The comparison flags add-on costs and user complaints as reasons to check the full bill and fit, not just the starting rate.
Trade-off: Add-on costs and user complaints temper the low entry price.
6.4/10from
$2.50/mo - Hourly workforce tools
ConnecteamConnecteamConnecteam suits small or hourly teams looking to combine scheduling and time tracking, or replace several workforce tools with one platform. It lists a free plan and a $29 starting price. Compare the cost against the tools you would actually replace, and confirm hub pricing and reporting coverage before treating it as a savings.
Trade-off: Check hub costs and whether its reporting meets your needs.
6.8/10from
$29/mofree plan - Broader workforce platform
RipplingRipplingRippling is a better comparison if the reason for leaving Humanity is a need to consolidate workforce tools or manage employees across countries. The listed starting price is $8, and its positioning includes modular workforce tools. That is a broader scope than scheduling alone, so compare the modules you need rather than assuming the entry price covers them.
Trade-off: Total pricing is unclear, and user reports call for caution.
6.2/10from
$8/mo - Complex workforce needs
UKG ProUKG ProUKG Pro is worth a look if your scheduling requirements are complex or you need broader HR and payroll coverage. The comparison also lists union scheduling tools among its use cases. Pricing is not published, so it is not a clean price-led replacement; get a quote and check employee experience before shortlisting it.
Trade-off: Pricing is quote-only; check employee experience before proceeding.
5.8/10from
Custom - Core HR consolidation
BambooHRBambooHRBambooHR makes more sense if your switch is about consolidating HR records, hiring and onboarding rather than finding a like-for-like scheduling replacement. Its listed starting price is $10.25, and the comparison describes its base rates as published. Budget separately for add-ons, which are not priced in our comparison.
Trade-off: It is a core HR fit; budget for unpriced add-ons.
6.7/10from
$10.25/mo
03Side by side
| Tool | Score | From | Free plan | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Humanity Humanity (current) | 7.2 | $2.75/mo | No | Frontline teams scheduling hourly staff |
| Sling Sling | 7.5 | $1.70/mo | Yes | Small teams needing basic scheduling |
| When I Work When I Work | 6.4 | $2.50/mo | No | Hourly teams scheduling multiple locations |
| Connecteam Connecteam | 6.8 | $29/mo | Yes | Small teams needing a free starting plan |
| Rippling Rippling | 6.2 | $8/mo | No | Teams consolidating HR and payroll |
| UKG Pro UKG Pro | 5.8 | Custom | No | Organizations consolidating HR and payroll |
| BambooHR BambooHR | 6.7 | $10.25/mo | No | Teams consolidating core HR records |
Questions people ask
Which Humanity alternative has the lowest listed starting price?
Sling has the lowest listed starting price among these picks at $1.70, and the comparison notes a free plan. When I Work starts at $2.50. Those figures do not establish which option will cost less for your team: check plan gates, add-ons and the features you need.
Which alternative is best for hourly scheduling?
Sling, When I Work and Connecteam are the most directly positioned for hourly teams and scheduling. Sling lists shift coordination, When I Work focuses on hourly scheduling across multiple locations, and Connecteam combines scheduling with time tracking. Compare the specific plan details before choosing.
Are the listed starting prices directly comparable?
Not from our comparison alone. It gives starting prices, but does not provide enough detail here to establish matching billing terms, included features or total costs across all plans. Humanity’s add-on and Enterprise costs are also unclear, so ask each vendor for a quote based on your needs.