Gedekt vs Planday: which scheduling app fits your venue?

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Planday is an international scheduling tool widely used in hospitality. Gedekt is a Dutch scheduling app built for smaller hospitality venues. Here are the differences, side by side.

Pricing model

Planday charges per user per month. Its UK pricing page lists Starter from £2.99 per user per month, with a minimum of 5 users. The Plus price isn't listed and Pro is custom-priced.

Gedekt charges a flat €10, €20 or €50 a month, however many staff your plan covers.

Features side by side

GedektPlanday
PriceFlat: €10 / €20 / €50 a monthPer user per month; Starter from £2.99, Pro on request
Auto-schedulingPro and Business (Starter: one trial run)Pro only (custom pricing)
Leave and absenceAll plans; approval workflow from ProFrom Plus
Time trackingAll plansFrom Starter
TrialTrial for Pro and Business; Starter cancel anytime30 days, no credit card
FocusDutch hospitality, Dutch and EnglishInternational, multiple industries

When Planday is the better fit

  • You run a large or international organisation with many locations.
  • You need revenue integrations, a broad API and a custom organisational structure.
  • You have budget for custom pricing and a guided setup.

When Gedekt is the better fit

  • You have a hospitality venue with 5 to 25 staff.
  • You want auto-scheduling without a custom quote.
  • You want a flat price that doesn't grow with every hire, and to start today.

See how Gedekt works or view pricing.

About this comparison

Planday information is taken from Planday's official pricing page on 17 October 2026. Planday doesn't list all prices there; check planday.com for current information. Planday is a trademark of its owner; Gedekt is not affiliated with Planday. Spotted an error? Let us know.

Frequently asked questions

Does Planday have auto-scheduling?

According to Planday's pricing page, only on the Pro plan, which is custom-priced. Gedekt includes auto-scheduling in Pro (€20 a month, up to 25 staff) and Business.

This guide is general information, not legal advice. Rules can change and your collective agreement may contain different terms.