Planday vs Humanity
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software. Last verified June 16, 2026.
The short answer
Planday ranks higher on Top 11 (#8 vs #9) for Managers scheduling shifts for hourly workers, restaurants, retail, and healthcare. Strong compliance features for European labor laws and GDPR.
At a glance
| Planday | Humanity | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #8 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software | #9 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.6 | 7.3 |
| Best for | Best for European compliance | Rule-based scheduling for enterprise |
| Pricing | $$$ (€2.99 to €6.99/user/mo) | $$$ ($4 to $8/user/mo) |
| HQ | Copenhagen, Denmark | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2004 | 2010 |
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