The Best Deputy Alternative
Advanced time tracking, shift management, productivity insights, and built-in payroll, starting at up to 20% cheaper than Deputy.
WebWork gives you everything Deputy offers for scheduling and attendance, plus deep project tracking, employee monitoring, AI-powered analytics, and direct payments, all in one platform built for remote and hybrid teams.
Pro $ 3.99 /user/mo.
Professional time tracking for growing teams with projects, tasks, background tracking, idle time detection, and productivity insights
Lite $ 5.00 /user/mo.
Basic scheduling and time tracking to get started
Plus $ 6.39 /user/mo.
Complete business management with advanced analytics, payroll, invoicing, screenshots, video screenshots, and collaboration tools
Core $ 6.50 /user/mo.
Advanced scheduling, compliance tools, and operational insights
Premium $ 7.19 /user/mo.
Enterprise-grade monitoring, AI insights, custom branding, compliance features, and priority support
Pro $ 9.00 Custom Pricing
Full automation, advanced workforce controls, and priority support
Prices shown are based on annual billing
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Deputy vs WebWork
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Why choose WebWork over Deputy?
While both WebWork and Deputy support time tracking and workforce management, they are built for different ways of working. WebWork is designed for productivity-focused, project-oriented, and remote or hybrid teams, while Deputy is optimized for shift-driven teams that need advanced scheduling and compliance controls.
Time & Attendance
Feature
Winner
Clock in apps
All plans
All plans
Equal
Geofencing
Not available
All plans
Deputy
Shift Pulse™
Not available
All plans
Deputy
Biometrics
Not available
Core($6.5)+
Deputy
Timesheet auto-approvals
Plus($6.39)
Core($6.5)+
Equal
Custom timesheet fields
Not available
Core($6.5)+
Deputy
Auto-rounding
Not available
Core($6.5)+
Deputy
Request time
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Project time tracking
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Task time tracking
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Time on activity description
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Timeline
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Idle time tracking
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Background / silent mode
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Time edit log
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Deputy and WebWork both provide reliable clock-in solutions but WebWork is better suited for organizations needing comprehensive time tracking and activity reporting.
Scheduling
Feature
Winner
Shift management
All plans
On Pro plan only 1 shift
All plans
Equal
Salary management
All plans
All plans
Equal
Salary allocation
Not available
All plans
Deputy
Break scheduling
All plans
All plans
Equal
Shift templates
Not available
All plans
Deputy
Shift confirmations
Not available
All plans
Deputy
Micro-scheduling
Not available
Core($6.5)+
Deputy
Auto-scheduling
Not available
Core($6.5)+
Deputy
Business insights
All plans
Core($6.5)+
WebWork
Custom Shift Fields
Not available
Core($6.5)+
Deputy
While WebWork covers the essential scheduling features, Deputy offers a slightly more comprehensive solution with additional capabilities such as micro-scheduling, auto-scheduling, and custom shift fields.
Reporting & Analytics
Feature
Winner
Basic pre-built reports
All plans
All plans
Equal
Analytics+ included
All plans
All plans
Equal
Premium pre-built reports
All plans
All plans
Equal
Custom report builder
Not available
Core($6.5)+
Deputy
Custom alerts
All plans
Core($6.5)+
WebWork
Schedule report send
Plus($6.39)
Core($6.5)+
Equal
Private & shareable reports
Not available
Core($6.5)+
Deputy
Sharable links
Plus($6.39)
Not available
WebWork
Custom charts and visualizations
All plans
Not available
WebWork
AI assistant
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Guest access
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Per minute analytics
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Realtime dynamic report
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Smart work mode detection
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Meeting time analysis
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Office vs remote analysis
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Deputy adds value with a custom report builder and private, shareable reports within the workspace, while WebWork focuses on real-time, highly interactive analytics with custom charts, AI assistance, guest access, per-minute analytics, and office versus remote analysis—features that Deputy lacks.
Collaboration
Feature
Winner
News Feed
Not available
All plans
Deputy
1:1 messaging
All plans
All plans
Equal
Group messaging
All plans
Pro, Core – limit of 10
Pro – Unlimited
WebWork
Messaging+ included
All plans
Pro($9)
WebWork
Smart groups
Not available
Pro($9)
Deputy
Role-based permissions
Not available
Pro($9)
Deputy
Unlimited file & message history
Plus($6.39)
Pro($9)
WebWork
Read receipts
Not available
Pro($9)
Deputy
Create polls
Not available
Pro($9)
Deputy
Transfer chat to task
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Chat automations
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Chat with AI
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Video meetings
Plus($6.39)
Not available
WebWork
Schedule video meetings
Plus($6.39)
Not available
WebWork
Recurring video meetings
Plus($6.39)
Not available
WebWork
Announcements
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Standups
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Both Deputy and WebWork support basic messaging features such as private and group messaging, though Deputy restricts some advanced collaboration tools to higher-tier plans.
Pay & Compliance
Feature
Winner
Hourly pay rate
All plans
All plans
Equal
Fixed rate
All plans
All plans
Equal
Pay by project
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Pay rate library
Not available
All plans
Deputy
Pay by area of work
Not available
All plans
Deputy
Overridable pay
All plans
All plans
Equal
Fair Workweek
Not available
All plans
Deputy
Pay Rate Builder
Not available
Core($6.5)+
Deputy
Pay by location
Not available
Pro($9)
Deputy
Invoices
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Payable invoices
Plus($6.39) +
Not available
WebWork
Payroll
Plus($6.39) +
Not available
WebWork
Custom payments
Plus($6.39) +
Not available
WebWork
Project budgeting
Plus($6.39) +
Not available
WebWork
Expense tracking
Plus($6.39) +
Not available
WebWork
Both Deputy and WebWork support basic pay structures such as hourly and fixed rates. WebWork allows payments directly within the platform via Stripe, PayPal, and Bitwage, along with exportable reporting options for streamlined financial management.
Monitoring
Feature
Winner
Websites and apps usage tracking
All plans
Not available
WebWork
URL tracking
Plus($6.39) +
Not available
WebWork
Activity levels for employees
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Screenshots capturing
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Screenshots storage
Pro – 3 months
Plus – 1 year
Premium – 1 year
Not available
WebWork
Screenshot frequency
Pro – Up to 3 screenshots every 10 minutes
Plus, Premium – Up to 10 screenshots every 10 minutes
Not available
WebWork
Video screenshots
Plus($6.39)
Not available
WebWork
Benchmarks
Plus($6.39)
Not available
WebWork
AI assistant
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Work categorization
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Unusual activity detection
Premium($7.19)
Not available
WebWork
Work-life balance
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Burnout risk
Plus($6.39)
Not available
WebWork
GPS tracking
All plans
All plans
Equal
Overall, WebWork is the right Deputy alternative for companies seeking detailed visibility, offering features such as URL tracking, activity levels, screenshots, AI-assisted work categorization, work-life balance insights, and unusual activity detection.
Management
Feature
Winner
Project management
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Task management
All plans
Advanced
All plans
Basic
WebWork
Custom task statuses
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Member types
All plans
All plans
Equal
Onboarding status
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Leaderboards
Plus($6.39)
Not available
WebWork
For project and task management, WebWork is the best alternative to Deputy, offering team management features such as onboarding status and leaderboards for employee engagement.
Integrations
Feature
Winner
Open API
All plans
All plans
Equal
HR integrations
All plans
All plans
Equal
Payroll integrations
All plans
All plans
Equal
POS integrations
Not available
Core($6.5)+
Deputy
Task management integrations
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Development integrations
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Communication
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Both Deputy and WebWork support open APIs, HR, and payroll integrations across all plans. Deputy also offers POS integrations (Core plan), while WebWork excels in task management and development. Overall, both tools provide a wide range of integrations, and the best choice depends on the specific needs of your organization.
Support & Onboarding
Feature
Winner
Help docs & email support
All plans
All plans
Equal
Onboarding
Plus($6.39)
Lite - Self-serve
Core - Self-serve & Foundations (4-6 hours)
Pro - Self-serve & Foundations (8-12 hours)
Equal
Customer success manager
Premium($7.19)
Core($6.5)+
Deputy
Live chat
All plans
90 days on Core($6.5)+
Pro($9)
WebWork
Live phone
All plans
Core($6.5)+ outbound only
WebWork
Both Deputy and WebWork offer help docs and email support. Deputy provides tiered onboarding and higher-tier live support, while WebWork includes live chat and phone support on all plans. WebWork offers more accessible live support.
Customization & Security
Feature
Winner
SOC 2
Not available
All plans
Deputy
ISO 2700
Not available
All plans
Deputy
HIPAA
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Custom branding
Premium($7.19)
All plans
Deputy
Notifications
All plans
All plans
Equal
Bulk management (flat file)
All plans
All plans
Equal
Enforce password rotations
All plans
Not available
WebWork
Single Sign-On (SSO)
Premium($7.19)
Pro($9)
Equal
Audit logs
Plus($6.39)
Pro($9)
WebWork
Sandbox environment
Not available
Pro($9)
Deputy
Both tools offer strong security. Deputy provides SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance, while WebWork focuses on HIPAA compliance and provides BAA.
Comparing Add-Ons & Extra Features
WebWork Add-Ons
Smart Monitoring
$2.50 per user/mo
AI-driven daily insights, categorized activity summaries, and optional productivity alerts.
Not available on Deputy
Payments & Payroll
$1.5 per user/mo
Complete payroll and payout automation with built-in payment processing.
Not available on Deputy
White Label
$1.00 per user/mo
Full workspace branding with custom logo, colors, and domain (included in higher tiers).
Available on Deputy
Deputy Add-Ons
HR
$2 per user/mo
Personalized career hub, paperless onboarding, secure document management, and staff feedback surveys and reports — all in one platform.
Not available on WebWork
Messaging +
$1.95 per user/mo
Connect and communicate with your team on the same platform where you manage shifts, attendance, and timesheets.
Available on WebWork
Analytics +
$1.50 per user/mo
Full control of your data with enterprise-grade customization, additional audit reporting, and automated report-sharing.
Available on WebWork
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How to switch from Deputy to WebWork?
Sign up on WebWork
Export your projects and members from Deputy in .csv format
Import the .csv file to WebWork
Our team is there to help you with the switch if you have any questions. Contact us here.
WebWork Is More Than a Deputy Alternative: Full Visibility Into Time, Work, and Performance
Advanced time tracking at the project, task, and activity level
Employee monitoring & productivity signals
Real-time, per-minute analytics and AI-generated insights
Project and task management tightly linked to time data
Built-in payroll, invoicing, and direct payments
Work-life balance, burnout risk, and unusual activity detection
WebWork AI
While Deputy focuses on scheduling and workforce coordination, WebWork embeds AI directly into how time, productivity, and performance are analyzed and managed. Deputy does not offer an AI assistant or automated productivity intelligence — insights must be gathered manually through reports.
What WebWork’s AI Can Do
- Automatically analyze tracked time and activity data to surface patterns, inefficiencies, and anomalies
- Categorize work using AI (productive, neutral, unproductive) based on apps, websites, and activities
- Generate daily and periodic productivity summaries without manual reporting
- Detect unusual activity and notify managers of potential risks or irregular behavior
- Analyze meeting time to identify overload, fragmentation, or productivity drains
- Differentiate office vs remote work patterns and performance trends
- Monitor work-life balance and burnout risk using behavioral signals and time distribution
- Answer questions about team performance and generate reports through the built-in AI assistant
- Assist with operational actions, such as creating projects, tasks, or reports based on tracked data
Built-In Payments & Payroll
WebWork offers built-in payroll and payment systems so you don’t have to juggle between several platforms. It means you get to track time, manage shifts and timesheets, and send direct payments through your preferred method such as a bank card (Stripe), PayPal, Bitwage, Remote, or Xero.
Add unlimited members, shifts, and teams
Manage unlimited projects and tasks
One platform instead of multiple tools
Consistent visibility and analytics as team size increases
Support remote, hybrid, and distributed teams without structural limitations
Scale Without Friction — WebWork Grows with Your Team
As teams grow, many workforce tools become more complex, more restricted, and more expensive. WebWork is designed to scale without forcing structural changes or tool upgrades as your organization expands.
Deputy works well for defined, location-based teams, but scaling often means moving into higher tiers or introducing external systems for payroll and monitoring.
Deputy vs WebWork: When to choose which?
Deputy is best for:
Teams requiring advanced scheduling features such as auto-scheduling, micro-scheduling, and shift confirmations. Teams that need to manage location-based payroll calculations, such as pay by area of work or by location. Companies that need to ensure compliance with labor regulations, including Fair Workweek and overtime rules. Organizations that require enterprise-grade security and certifications like SOC 2 or ISO 27001. Organizations that require integration with point-of-sale (POS) systems to streamline operations.
WebWork is best for:
Teams that need advanced time tracking across projects and tasks, including custom activity descriptions, background tracking, and idle time detection. Organizations that want detailed employee monitoring with screenshots, activity levels, and AI-assisted work categorization. Companies managing project-based or remote teams that require integrated task and project management tools. Teams seeking real-time, interactive analytics with custom charts, per-minute reporting, and office vs. remote insights. Organizations needing integrated payroll, invoicing, and payment processing directly within the platform. Teams that prioritize productivity tracking and performance management, including AI-generated insights and reports. Companies need versatile collaboration tools, such as chat-to-task, AI chat, automations, announcements, standups, and video meetings. Businesses that require HIPAA compliance and BAA support for handling sensitive or healthcare-related data. Organizations that want seamless integration with task management, development, and communication tools. When monitoring work-life balance, unusual activity detection, or burnout risk is a priority for workforce wellbeing. When the company wants an all-in-one platform combining time tracking, flexible shift scheduling, monitoring, reporting, team and task management, collaboration, and invoicing and payment.
See the Difference for Yourself
Still wondering how exactly WebWork is the right Deputy alternative? Book a free demo and our specialists will walk you through and show how exactly each feature of WebWork can adapt to your business needs.
