AI builds the schedule. Your team gets a text. No app required.
Describe your week and Timely builds the full schedule in seconds — then notifies
every employee by text. Overtime is flagged before it hits payroll. Zero app downloads.
Used by 500+ shift-based businesses. No credit card required to start.
Your employees already have a phone.That's all they need — Timely handles the schedule, the notifications, and the overtime warnings automatically.
Here's how it works:
Reduce no-shows by up to 40%
Employees receive automatic SMS reminders before every shift — 15 minutes, 30 minutes, or 1 hour ahead, you choose. They can also text back to request time off in plain English. No app, no portal, just a reply.
Your team shows up prepared — and you hear about problems before the shift, not during.
Get back to running your business
Managers spend an average of 8 hours a week on scheduling. Timely's AI cuts that to under 45 minutes — and the payroll preview shows live labor cost and overtime as you build, so there are no Friday surprises.Build the schedule, catch overtime, sync hours to payroll — all from one place, so you can focus on what actually grows revenue.
Everything you need
SMS-first scheduling, live overtime detection, and payroll sync
— one platform.
No app for your team
Employees get their schedule by text message — nothing to download, nothing to install. SMS open rates are ~98%. Your team can't say "I didn't see it."
Fully customizable
Tags, roles, multi-location support, custom shift times, and 12/24h formats. Mold it to fit how your business actually runs.
Works on every device
Desktop, tablet, or phone. Build schedules at your desk or check shifts on the go. Cloud-synced, always up to date.
AI-powered scheduling
Describe your week in plain English and Timely generates a full schedule — respecting availability, roles, and your custom rules. Fine-tune anything with drag and drop.
One-click publish
Publish the schedule and every employee is notified immediately via SMS or email. No more "did you see the schedule?" texts.
Zero scheduling conflicts
See availability, time-off, and workload at a glance. Avoid double-booking and overtime before they happen.
Automatic SMS reminders
Employees get a text before every shift. Configurable lead times. Late arrivals and no-shows drop dramatically.
Live OT & labor cost
The payroll preview updates in real time as you build — regular hours, overtime, and estimated gross wages. Catch OT on Wednesday, not Friday when payroll is already locked.
Payroll & POS integrations
Connects directly with Square, Gusto, and QuickBooks. Employee rosters sync in, hours push out — no re-entry, no spreadsheet handoffs between scheduling and payroll.
Simple, transparent pricing
Plans that grow with your team — cancel anytime.
Start free and upgrade when you're ready. No contracts, no hidden fees. Every plan includes multi-device access and live support.
Starter
One location. Schedules by text. Everything you need to get running.
1 location · Up to 25 employees
- Unlimited schedule creation
- Up to 25 employees
- 1 location
- One-click publish (email & PDF)
- SMS shift notifications
- Google Calendar sync
- CSV import & export
- Smart Copy (copy last week)
- Schedule templates
- Employee tagging & filtering
- Conflict & overtime detection
- Chat support
Pro
Up to 5 locations, AI scheduling, and rules — one flat monthly price.
Up to 5 locations · Up to 75 employees per location
- Everything in Starter
- Up to 5 locations
- Up to 75 employees per location
- Team invites & role management
- Schedule rules engine
- Team availability & time-off requests
- Custom notification templates
- AI-powered scheduling (4/month)
- Priority email + chat support
Business
Multi-location ops, payroll sync, and full labor analytics — one account.
Up to 20 locations · Up to 200 employees per location
- Everything in Pro
- Up to 20 locations
- Up to 200 employees per location
- Unlimited AI-powered scheduling
- Square, Gusto & QuickBooks integrations
- Labor cost analytics
- Multi-location reporting
- Manager permission controls
- Dedicated account manager
Enterprise
Custom contracts for large, complex organizations.
Unlimited locations · Unlimited employees
- Everything in Business
- SSO / SAML authentication
- Audit log & compliance reports
- REST API access
- Custom SLA & uptime guarantee
- Dedicated CSM & onboarding
- Custom integrations
- Volume pricing
All plans include a 7-day free trial. No credit card required to start. Annual plans are billed as a single payment.
Ready to take scheduling
off your plate?
Tell us about your team and we'll show you how Timely can save you hours every week. Response time: under 2 hours.
Got questions? We've got answers.
Everything you need to know before getting started. Can't find your answer? Reach outand we'll respond within 2 hours.
1)How quickly can I get started?
2)How many employees can I schedule?
3)How does AI scheduling work?
4)What makes Timely different from tools like Homebase or When I Work?
5)Do my employees need to download an app?
6)Can I integrate Timely with my existing tools?
7)Is my data secure?
8)Can I change or cancel my plan?