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VisitSling vs TimeForge
What both publish
| Fact | Sling | TimeForge |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Official integration documentation covers Toast synchronization, schedule import, projected-sales forecasting and Toast time-clock features. | TimeForge says it integrates with point-of-sale, HR, and payroll systems, including NCR Aloha, ADP Payroll, UKG, and Paychex Payroll. |
| Product | Sling is an employee scheduling, communication, and workforce management platform intended to help teams improve efficiency and manage labor costs. | TimeForge connects point-of-sale data with demand forecasting and labor scheduling, and also provides time and attendance, labor compliance, and multi-location reporting. |
| Scheduling | The product supports shift scheduling, reusable schedule templates, employee availability, time-off requests, shift offers, and shift swaps. | Its AutoScheduler can generate schedules using employee availability, hours, costs, and skill levels. |
| Security | Sling says customer data is stored in Amazon cloud infrastructure and that communication channels are encrypted; its security FAQ also says most data at rest is not encrypted, with passwords hashed and social security numbers encrypted if provided. | The security page says customer internet transmissions are encrypted using SSL or SSH, while most data elements are unencrypted at rest; the page was last updated January 15, 2021. |
Sling plans
- FreeFree
- Premium—
- Business—
TimeForge plans
- Enterprise RetailPriced on request
- Retail Core LaborPriced on request
- Retail Workforce+Priced on request
- Simple RetailPriced on request
Pick Sling if…
Sling suits small and medium-sized businesses that need to schedule staff, coordinate availability, or track labor. Its audience spans businesses in more than 30 industries.
Pick TimeForge if…
TimeForge is aimed at retail, grocery, restaurant, and lodging businesses, as well as organizations in sectors such as healthcare, education, and manufacturing. It may suit employers coordinating schedules, attendance, labor costs, and payroll or POS systems.