Timely Platform
AI scheduling tool for shift-based businesses that builds schedules from plain-English text and sends them via SMS, no app needed.
What it does
Timely Platform is an employee scheduling tool where managers describe their staffing needs in plain English and AI generates the full week's schedule, which is then published to employees via SMS text with no app download required. It also flags overtime in real time and syncs hours to payroll/POS tools like Square, Gusto, and QuickBooks.
Core features
AI schedule generation from natural-language descriptions
SMS-based schedule delivery and shift reminders
Real-time overtime and labor-cost tracking during scheduling
Text-based time-off requests from employees
Payroll and POS integrations (Square, Gusto, QuickBooks)
Multi-location and role-based schedule management
Best for
→Shift-based businesses wanting to avoid a separate scheduling app for staff
→Managers wanting to catch overtime before payroll locks
→Restaurants and retailers reducing no-shows with automatic SMS reminders
→Multi-location businesses needing centralized schedule and payroll sync
Pricing
Free
Pro
$82/month
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Reviews
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