eSchedule - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

eSchedule is an online crew scheduling solution for fire departments, EMS/ambulance, air medical, dispatch/911 centers, hospitals, and training centers. The platform provides agencies with timecard management features and a customizable time clock that can handle any type of rotation. Additional features include online forms, certification & CME tracking, fleet maintenance, equipment tracking, group messaging, and more.

The platform’s scheduling module includes customizable schedule templates that allow users to schedule multiple units, stations or departments, as well as set custom shift rotation/recurrence patterns. Users can fill open shifts by availability, shift bids, or by individuals with the least number of hours. Managers can view qualifications on the schedule, as well as manage shift trade/swaps, and sick calls. Email and text message alerts are sent to users (employees, managers, or schedulers) of any scheduling actions.

eSchedule’s time clock module helps eliminate human error and automates the entire timekeeping process. Employees are able to punch in/out online, as well as view their timecard in real time. Managers can keep track of exceptions, PTO/vacation requests, comp time, and hours worked or volunteered based on a schedule. Users can get a variety of reports including attendance and overtime, labor distribution, and more. Organizations can also setup optional biometric (finger scan) hardware to help eliminate “buddy punches”.

Agency and personnel management features include a member database, group messaging, an events calendar, and a document library for uploading and viewing files. eSchedule’s optional add-on modules include an online forms manager, vehicle maintenance, equipment tracking and rewards module.