Gedekt vs Shiftbase: an honest comparison for hospitality venues
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Shiftbase is a well-known Dutch scheduling tool used across hospitality, retail and care. Gedekt is built for one thing: scheduling in hospitality venues with 5 to 25 staff. Here's an honest comparison — including where Shiftbase is the better fit.
The key difference: per-employee or flat pricing
Shiftbase charges a plan price with a number of employees included, plus a fee per extra employee. Gedekt charges a flat price per plan with no per-employee fees. The bigger your team, the bigger the gap.
Pricing side by side
| Gedekt | Shiftbase | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes: Free, up to 15 staff, basic scheduling and manual time tracking only |
| Entry plan | Starter: €10/month, up to 15 staff | Basic: €30/month for 6 staff, +€4 per extra employee |
| Mid plan | Pro: €20/month, up to 25 staff | Premium: €72/month for 12 staff, +€5 per extra employee |
| Large plan | Business: €50/month, 25+ staff | Enterprise: €336/month for 48 staff, +€6 per extra employee |
| Annual billing | 2 months free | 10% off |
Monthly cost examples
| Team size | Gedekt | Shiftbase Basic | Shiftbase Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 staff | €10 (Starter) · €20 with auto-scheduling (Pro) | €46 | €72 |
| 20 staff | €20 (Pro) | €86 | €112 |
| 25 staff | €20 (Pro) | €106 | €137 |
For a team of 20 that's over €790 a year less than Shiftbase Basic and over €1,100 less than Premium — with auto-scheduling included in Gedekt Pro.
Features side by side
| Gedekt | Shiftbase | |
|---|---|---|
| Auto-scheduling | Pro and Business (Starter: one trial run) | Premium and Enterprise, in "early access" |
| Availability, swaps, open shifts | All plans | From Basic |
| Clock in/out | All plans | From Basic |
| Leave requests | All plans; approval workflow from Pro | From Basic |
| Labour cost insight | Hours and labour cost overview with export | From Premium |
| Payroll | Export to Excel, PDF or payroll | Excel/CSV export from Basic; direct integrations via App Center+ at €20/month |
| Built for | Hospitality | Multiple industries |
When Shiftbase is the better fit
- You only need a basic schedule and want to pay nothing — Shiftbase's free plan is a fine start.
- You're a larger organisation with many departments and HR needs.
- You need lots of direct integrations, kiosk clocks or geofenced clock-in.
When Gedekt is the better fit
- You run a restaurant, café, bar or hotel with 5 to 25 staff.
- You want the schedule built automatically without paying for a premium tier.
- You want a flat, predictable price that doesn't rise with every new hire.
About this comparison
Shiftbase prices and features are taken from Shiftbase's official pricing page on 17 October 2026, billed monthly. Prices may have changed since; check shiftbase.com for current information. Shiftbase is a trademark of its owner; Gedekt is not affiliated with Shiftbase. Spotted an error? Let us know.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Shiftbase cost?
According to Shiftbase's pricing page (October 2026): Free €0 for up to 15 staff, Basic €30 for 6 staff plus €4 per extra employee, Premium €72 for 12 staff plus €5 per extra employee. Gedekt costs €10, €20 or €50 a month with no per-employee fees.
Is Gedekt cheaper than Shiftbase?
For paid plans, usually yes. A team of 20 pays €20 a month on Gedekt Pro, including auto-scheduling, versus €86 on Shiftbase Basic and €112 on Premium. Shiftbase does offer a free plan with basic features.
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