EpicShifts vs Humanity
Humanity is a capable mid-market scheduler with strong auto-scheduling — now sold through sales quotes. EpicShifts is transparent flat-rate with a free plan and the Open Shifts Marketplace.
By Dustin Hanke, Founder, EpicShifts · Updated August 2026
EpicShifts vs Humanity at a glance
Humanity (owned by TCP Software) is a mid-market-to-enterprise scheduler with AI auto-scheduling and demand forecasting, sold via quote with no public pricing or free plan. EpicShifts lists pricing publicly, includes a free tier, keeps employees unlimited on paid plans, and leads with the Open Shifts Marketplace and schedule-integrated messaging.
Humanity pricing (2026) vs EpicShifts
Humanity is priced quote-only, per user. EpicShifts is flat-rate: Free (10 employees, 1 location), Crew $39/mo, Business $79/mo + $69/extra location, Enterprise $149/mo. Unlimited employees on every paid plan.
Humanity (Quote-only, per user): Humanity (by TCP Software) does not publish pricing — plans (Essentials, Professional, Enterprise) are quote-based and require contacting sales. No free plan; a 30-day free trial is available. As of August 2026.
| Feature | EpicShifts | Humanity |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat-rate, listed publicly | Quote-only, per user (contact sales) |
| See pricing without a sales call | Yes — on the pricing page | No — quote required |
| Free plan | Yes — 20 employees, 1 location | No (30-day trial) |
| Employees on paid plans | Unlimited | Per user |
| Open Shifts Marketplace (post, claim, swap, cross-location) | Yes — core feature | Open shifts / shift trades |
| AI auto-scheduling + forecasting | AI auto-scheduling (Business) | Demand Scheduler + forecasting (a Humanity strength) |
| Team messaging tied to the schedule | Yes — DMs, team threads, announcements | Notifications / messaging |
| Native iOS + Android apps | Yes | Yes |
Where EpicShifts wins
- Transparent flat-rate pricing on the website — no quote or sales call to learn what you would pay.
- A real free plan (up to 10 employees) — Humanity offers only a 30-day trial.
- Unlimited employees on every paid plan, instead of per-user pricing.
- The Open Shifts Marketplace and schedule-tied messaging as core features.
Where Humanity is strong
- Strong AI auto-scheduling (Demand Scheduler) and demand forecasting for complex coverage.
- Mature mid-market and enterprise capabilities, backed by TCP’s broader workforce-management stack.
- Well-suited to larger, compliance-heavy scheduling operations.
Pick Humanity if you need its advanced auto-scheduling and forecasting for a mid-market or enterprise operation and quote-based, per-user pricing works for you.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Humanity cost?
Humanity (by TCP Software) no longer publishes pricing — its Essentials, Professional, and Enterprise plans are quote-based, so you contact sales for a price, and there is no free plan (only a 30-day trial). EpicShifts lists flat-rate pricing publicly (Free, Crew $39/mo, Business $79/mo) with unlimited employees on paid plans.
Is EpicShifts a good Humanity alternative?
For teams that want transparent pricing, a free tier, and the Open Shifts Marketplace, yes. Humanity is stronger if your priority is its advanced demand forecasting and enterprise auto-scheduling; EpicShifts wins on pricing transparency, a usable free plan, and schedule-tied messaging.
See why teams switch to EpicShifts
Flat-rate, unlimited employees, and the Open Shifts Marketplace. Start free — no credit card.
Dustin Hanke, Founder, EpicShifts — Dustin builds EpicShifts and writes about scheduling, labor cost, and shift-work operations for restaurants and other hourly teams.
Humanity details reflect that company's publicly listed information as of August 2026 and may have changed — please verify on their website. Humanity and all other names are trademarks of their respective owners; EpicShifts is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Humanity. Comparison provided for informational purposes.We Value Your Privacy
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