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Nowsta

Overview

Create and share schedules in minutes with smart alerts, templates, and built-in shift management for hourly teams.

Nowsta is a cloud-based workforce management software designed to help businesses handle staff scheduling, communications, time or attendance tracking, and payroll processing, among other administrative operations. Supervisors can gain insights into workers' ratings, projected and actual costs.

Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

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Platforms supported

Web-based
iPhone app
Android app
Windows Phone app

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Customer support

Phone
Online
Knowledge base
Video tutorials

view more detailsview details

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

Per month

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

Starting from

18000

Per year

Free trial available
Credit cardless trial
Free account
Subscription based

User reviews

4.6

1.1K

832

246

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

82%

would recommend this app

4.9

283

246

Value for money

Ease of use

Features

Customer support

96%

would recommend this app

Pros

“The GPS clock-in feature and automatic timesheet calculations save several hours during payroll processing every week. While the platform is very intuitive for both managers and staff, some of the higher-tier plan limitations and occasional mobile sync delays can be frustrating.”

Kira H.

Software Reviwer

“Another thing i enjoyed was All-in-one workspace, Bundling shift scheduling, mobile clock-ins, shift trading, and messaging in one app keeps everything organized.”

Kira H.

Software Reviwer

“It’s nice having scheduling, time tracking, messaging, and payroll-related tools all bundled together instead of having to juggle multiple apps.”

Jeff H.

Front end Manager

Pros

“The best platform to fill open positions for mass labor calls and keep track of people requests.”

Keiry D.

“I've been using Nowsta for our workforce management needs, and it has truly transformed the way we handle scheduling, time tracking, and communication within our organization.”

Rafaela S.

Business Developemnt manager

“Love the event layout and the ability to move people to different events easily.”

Graham H.

Director of Finance and Human Resources

Cons

“Basic reporting depth, the Standard reporting options cover the essentials well, but custom operational reporting is limited on entry-tier plans, i also noticed an Occasional mobile app lag, Staff members periodically experience minor syncing delays or glitches when clocking in via mobile GPS.”

Kira H.

Software Reviwer

“When setting up payroll for a new business they will not allow you to fully account for state/ federal taxes on payroll until you obtain a UI rating which cannot be done until you pay your first employee $1500+ in payroll payments.”

Devin m.

Owner

“it doesn't connect with our small proprietary POS system for sales numbers, but that's not a big deal for us. ”

Rita D.

Executive Admin

Cons

“We cannot communicate 2 way with staff and cannot create a group chats with the team per event. Since we are here, also a section where you can have documents to give team.”

Pablo M.

Director

“Not allowing workers to Opt to share their calendars across multiple employers means that employee calendars are not always up to date.”

Jonathan R.

Director of Operations

“Sometimes can be glitchy but it could be internet access”

Lauren C.

Recruiting Manager