--- description: Learn more about Deputy price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in South Africa. Read reviews from verified users and discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Deputy Price, Reviews & Features - Capterra South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Absence Management Software](/directory/33376/absence-management/software) > [Deputy](/software/147589/deputy) # Deputy Canonical: https://www.capterra.co.za/software/147589/deputy Page: 1 / 32\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/147589/deputy?page=2) > Web-based solution that helps businesses schedule staff, track time \& attendance, manage leave, export timesheets to payroll, and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 771 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Deputy? Deputy serves businesses in various industries, including hospitality, hotel, retail, healthcare, construction, teaching, childcare, security, service and more. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 771 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Deputy - **Location**: Atlanta, US - **Founded**: 2009 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$6,50 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: 30-day free trial, no credit card required. Lite: $5.00/user/month Core: $6.50/user/month Pro: $9.00/user/month Enterprise: Custom pricing — contact sales Add-ons: Deputy HR: $2.00/user/month Analytics+: $1.50/user/month - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1 000, 1 001–5 000, 5 001–10 000, 10 000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Traditional Chinese - **Available Countries**: Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Sweden, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Application Management - Assignment Management - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Audit Management - Availability Management - Biometric Recognition - Calendar Management - Calendar Sync - Clock In/Out - Collaboration Tools - Commenting/Notes - Communication Management - Compliance Tracking - Deadline Management - Employee Database - Employee Directory - Employee Management - Employee Profiles - Faculty/Staff Management - Feedback Management - HR Management - Leave Policy Management - Leave Tracking - Mobile Access - Monitoring - Online Scheduling - Order Management - Payroll Management - Real-time Scheduling - Reminders - Reporting/Analytics - Resource Management - Role-Based Permissions - Scheduling - Self Service Portal - Shift Scheduling - Status Tracking - Surveys & Feedback - Task Editing - Task Management - Template Management - Time & Attendance - Time Off Management - Time Tracking - Timesheet Management - Vacation/Leave Tracking - Workflow Management ... and 21 more features ## Integrations (56 total) - ADP Workforce Now - BambooHR - Box - Clover - Dropbox Business - Epos Now - Equals - Google Calendar - Google Workspace - Gusto - HiBob - IDEXX Neo - Ideagen Procedure Management - Indeed for Employers - JobAdder ... and 41 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Absence Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/33376/absence-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Absence Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/33376/absence-management/software) - [Talent Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/10029/talent-management/software) - [Internal Communication Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/31543/employee-communication-tools/software) - [Onboarding Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30819/onboarding/software) - [Employee Engagement Software](https://www.capterra.co.za/directory/30817/employee-engagement/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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You can also very easily time track employees, which makes payroll much easier. > > **Cons**: The mobile app vs desktop experience is a bit different, and I found notifications hard to manage sometimes. > > I used it as a retail manager for over 2 years and was always thankful it existed. Support was helpful on the few occasions I needed it. ----- ### "Deputy Review" — 5.0/5 > **Crystal** | *09 April 2025* | Veterinary | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The month view of the schedule - as well as the easy ability to spot open shifts. > > **Cons**: Unfortunately, the financial commitment to utilize Deputy was beyond our price point. > > Wonderful\! I would absolutely recommend it for companies with small pools of employees. ----- ### "Not Recommended for Remote Workforces" — 2.0/5 > **Katy** | *04 December 2024* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 2.0/10 > > **Pros**: Deputy is a low-cost platform that provides a good amount of customization. As a multi-state employer, it was important for us to have timecard attestations that were customizable to ensure we were covering our bases for all State laws, and Deputy was one of the few platforms that we found that enabled us to customize that feature. There are a good amount of built-in features like State pay rules that help ensure compliance, as well. > > **Cons**: Deputy is built for operations with physical locations - retail, food service, etc. We learned quickly that our remote workforce across multiple timezones created the need for multiple workarounds - for example, in order to schedule our support team in their local timezone, we had to create "areas" like Support EST, Support PST and so on. This makes creating a schedule a nightmare. The customer support from Deputy is honestly some of the worst I've ever encountered. Everything is chat/email based, you can't get anyone on the phone and their entire support function is offshored, so I find myself having to explain things repeatedly, and often end up without a resolution. > > To be clear, Deputy is a lower-cost platform. We also selected this platform in a time crunch, so some of the things we've found most challenging would likely have been discovered in a due diligence process had we had more time. That can't be blamed on Deputy. However, the support (or lack thereof) and the constant glitches that no one can explain are just exhausting and I would absolutely pay more for a system that performed this basic functionality more reliably. ----- ### "Convenient and Reliable Scheduling Tool" — 5.0/5 > **Angelica** | *25 September 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I really liked how easy it was to clock in and out, request time off, and check my schedule. The app is simple to navigate and keeps everything in one place, which made it very convenient for staying on top of shifts. I also appreciated the notifications, since they helped me avoid missing any changes or updates. > > **Cons**: Sometimes the app lagged or took a while to load, which was frustrating when I was in a rush. Also, there were times when schedule updates didn't show up right away, so I had to double-check with my manager. > > Overall, my experience with Deputy has been positive. It's user friendly, keeps track of important scheduling information, and makes managing shifts a lot easier compared to older systems. While there are occasional technical glitches, the benefits outweigh the drawbacks, and it's definitely a helpful tool for employees and managers alike. ----- ### "Deputy is a convenient and useful." — 5.0/5 > **Tomoya** | *27 December 2025* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like how easy it is to use and understand the deputy platform. I used deputy with previous companies which i have worked for. > > **Cons**: It takes a little while to learn the capabilities of the deputy platform. Features such as requesting a day off from your company will take navigating for a few days. > > I love the deputy platform. 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