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The #1 Slack App for Time Off

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PTO by Roots - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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PTO by Roots overview

What is PTO by Roots?

Built in Slack, PTO by Roots (formerly PTO Ninja) is a simple and seamless way to track employee absences and keep teams aligned during time away. It's perfect for startups, companies with unlimited/flex PTO, or any organization looking to add more structure to their time off process.

With integrations in GSuite, Outlook, and most HRIS - including BambooHR, ADP, Workday and more - PTO by Roots is built to handle all of your time off needs. Start your free trial today!

Key benefits of using PTO by Roots

- Move out of office requests and approvals into Slack.
- See who's out in any Slack channel at a moment's notice.
- Streamlined handoffs and coverage assignments before time away, all done in Slack.
- Statuses and calendar events automatically set for employees, so nothing falls through the cracks.
- Integrations with HRIS, calendars, task management systems and more - PTO by Roots will be your one-stop-shop for all things time off!

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PTO by Roots reviews

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  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend9.8/10
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PTO by Roots's features

Features rating:

Alerts/Notifications
Approval process control
Approval workflow
Attendance management
Attendance tracking
Automated scheduling
Calendar management
Employee database
Employee management
Employee scheduling
FMLA administration
Leave policy management
Leave tracking
Messaging
Mobile access
Payroll management
Real-Time notifications
Reminders
Reporting & statistics
Reporting/Analytics
Role-Based permissions
Schedule distribution
Self service portal
Sick leave tracking
Time off management
Time off requests
Vacation/Leave tracking

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PTO by Roots integrations (5)

PTO by Roots support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

24/7 (Live rep)
Phone Support
Chat
Email/Help Desk

Training options

Webinars
In Person
Documentation
Videos
Live Online

PTO by Roots FAQs

Q. What type of pricing plans does PTO by Roots offer?

PTO by Roots has the following pricing plans:
Starting from: $3.00
Free Trial: Available

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Q. Who are the typical users of PTO by Roots?

PTO by Roots has the following typical customers:
Large Enterprises, Mid Size Business, Small Business


Q. What languages does PTO by Roots support?

PTO by Roots supports the following languages:
English


Q. Does PTO by Roots offer an API?

No, PTO by Roots does not have an API available.


Q. What other apps does PTO by Roots integrate with?

PTO by Roots integrates with the following applications:
Google Workspace, TriNet HR Plus, ADP Workforce Now, BambooHR, Slack


Q. What level of support does PTO by Roots offer?

PTO by Roots offers the following support options:
24/7 (Live rep), Phone Support, Chat, Email/Help Desk

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