WorkRoster

What WorkRoster does

WorkRoster is a cloud-based roster and shift planning SaaS platform that enables managers and employees to create, assign, view, and confirm work schedules via a web application and native iOS/Android apps. Core functionality centers on drag-and-drop roster planning, automatic repeating shifts configurable up to 12 months in advance, real-time push notifications, employee availability tracking, shift interest and accept/decline workflows, shift cloning, PDF/CSV reporting, and Google Drive-based backup and archival. The product architecture is a unified multi-tenant web platform with mobile-optimized website and native apps, processing structured shift, availability, and assignment data. No public API or developer ecosystem is documented outside of a gated Enterprise tier reference.

Name

WorkRoster

Legal name

Jason Lee Limited

Website

https://workroster.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WorkRoster is a cloud-based SaaS roster and shift planning platform that helps small and medium-sized businesses across home care, cleaning, security, retail, hospitality, health, and leisure sectors create, assign, and manage employee schedules via web and mobile apps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Scheduling Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPACAPAI

Workforce Management & Scheduling

Business & Public Services/HR, Staffing & Recruitment Services/Human Capital Management (HCM) & HR Tech

Keywords

• Shift scheduling software
• Roster management platform
• Workforce planning tools
• Employee scheduling app
• Shift planning SaaS

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Subscription Plans (Per Employee Tier): Monthly subscription plans priced per maximum number of employees in the workforce. Plans range from 10 employees ($24/month) to 1000 employees ($1,200/month). Only the Workforce Owner needs to upgrade; employee access is free.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

WorkRoster provides cloud-based roster and shift planning software that lets managers build employee schedules via a drag-and-drop calendar, assign staff with availability and shift-interest workflows, set shifts to automatically repeat up to 12 months in advance, and push real-time roster updates and reminders to a native iOS/Android mobile app used by employees. The platform includes PDF/CSV reporting, Google Drive backup and archival, workforce memos, and optional on-premises Enterprise deployment with API access.

Product overview

WorkRoster is a unified roster and shift planning platform consisting of a web-based core application, native mobile apps (iOS/Android), and a mobile website. The main WorkRoster platform provides drag-and-drop shift scheduling, employee assignment, availability tracking, and shift interest/agreement workflows. Key add-on modules include Repeating Shifts (automated scheduling up to 12 months), Shift Cloning (quick copy to future dates), the Memo System (internal communication), and Reporting/Printing (PDF/CSV exports). Google Drive Backup enables off-platform archival beyond the 12-month retention window. Enterprise tier adds unlimited scale, dedicated support, custom integrations, and API access. The platform is designed for industries including home care, cleaning, security, retail, hospitality, health, and leisure facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WorkRoster Web Platform Online roster planning and shift management software accessed via web browser at workroster.com. Provides drag-and-drop shift creation, employee assignment, availability tracking, shift interest and agreement workflows, repeating shifts, draft/confirmed shift status management, multiple rosters, reporting, and Google Drive backup integration for SMBs managing shift workers.
• WorkRoster Mobile App Native mobile application for iOS and Android enabling employees and managers to view rosters, check shifts, update availability, set shift interest and agreements, receive push notifications, and manage memos on the go. Distributed via the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• WorkRoster Mobile Site Mobile-optimized web version of the WorkRoster platform accessible via browser at m.workroster.com, offering roster viewing, shift management, availability updates, and memo access without requiring app installation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Saves time by automating scheduling process and setting shifts to repeat for up to 12 months automatically
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

AI capability2 records

Feature13 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• ShiftAppminorOthersRelated product under the same founder network. ShiftApp is an Employee Scheduling App focused on USA, Canada, and the Americas market.
• RotavilleminorOthersRelated product under the same founder network. Rotaville is a roster management app for UK, Europe, and EMEA regions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Tanda: Tanda is an Australian-origin workforce management platform offering rostering, time clock, and payroll. Its geographic roots and SMB-to-enterprise shift-worker focus make it a comparable peer to WorkRoster.
• 7shifts: 7shifts specializes in employee scheduling, tip management, and team communication for restaurants. While vertical-focused, its product overlap with WorkRoster's hospitality and SMB scheduling capabilities is direct.
• Connecteam: Connecteam offers an employee management app covering scheduling, time tracking, checklists, and communication for deskless workers. It targets the same shift-based SMB segment with similar self-serve pricing.
• Planday: Planday (by Xero) provides employee scheduling, time and attendance, and payroll integration for shift-based industries. It is a European-rooted competitor with overlap to WorkRoster's UK and EMEA exposure.
• Shiftboard: Shiftboard provides workforce scheduling and management software for shift-based operations including healthcare, manufacturing, and security. It overlaps with WorkRoster's complex rostering use cases, particularly in security.
• When I Work: When I Work offers employee scheduling, time tracking, and team messaging for shift-based workforces, primarily in North America. It targets the same SMB shift-worker market with a self-serve SaaS model similar to WorkRoster.
• Homebase: Homebase provides scheduling, time clocks, payroll, and team communication for small businesses with hourly employees. It is a US-centric direct peer to WorkRoster in the SMB shift-scheduling space.
• Sling: Sling offers free shift scheduling, task management, and team communication for restaurants and hospitality. Its drag-and-drop rostering workflow and SMB positioning make it a direct peer to WorkRoster in hospitality.
• Deputy: Deputy provides shift scheduling, rostering, and workforce management for hourly workers across industries like retail, hospitality, and healthcare. It is one of WorkRoster's most direct global competitors with overlapping SMB and mid-market positioning.

Emerging players

• Timetastic: Timetastic is a UK-based leave management and simple staff scheduling tool for small businesses. It overlaps with WorkRoster in the UK SMB segment and offers a comparable self-serve pricing model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/workroster
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCvuTl5zFUWfFwS9OgTzZOMQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/WorkRoster
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/workroster

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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