Bizimply vs Planday
Bizimply is workforce management software for shift-based businesses. Planday is workforce management software for shift-based businesses: it builds rotas, tracks time with a phone punch clock, manages leave and prepares timesheets for payroll. Both are listed under Employee Scheduling & Rostering. The main differences are in price, audience and platforms.
Key differences
price
On price, Planday lists GBP 2.99 per user per month. Bizimply does not publish a starting price.
audience
The audiences they list differ. Listed for one product only, for example: Bizimply: Restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars; Planday: Restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs with shift teams.
platforms
They do not run on the same platforms. Bizimply: Web, iOS, Android; Planday: Web, iOS.
countries covered
Country coverage differs. Bizimply names 2 countries and Planday names 2 countries. 1 country appears in every list.
integrations
Bizimply names 20 integrations and Planday names 34 integrations. 5 partners appear in every list.
security and compliance
Security and compliance claims are not the same. Bizimply: GDPR, ISO 27001; Planday: GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2.
company background
By founding year, Bizimply (2014) and Planday (2004). By headquarters, Bizimply (Dublin, Ireland) and Planday (Copenhagen (per LinkedIn), Denmark).
Side by side
| Field | Bizimply | Planday |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Bizimply is workforce management software for shift-based businesses. | Planday is workforce management software for shift-based businesses: it builds rotas, tracks time with a phone punch clock, manages leave and prepares timesheets for payroll. |
| Best for | Restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars; Multi-site operators and franchise groups; UK and Irish businesses wanting payroll handled | Restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs with shift teams; Small businesses leaving spreadsheets; Multi-site operators; Hotels and larger groups |
| Pricing model | Quote only | Subscription per user |
| Starting price | Not published | GBP 2.99 per user per month |
| Free plan | Not published | No |
| Free trial | Not published | Yes |
| Contract | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS |
| Countries | Ireland, United Kingdom | Denmark, United Kingdom |
| Languages | Not published | Dansk, Deutsch, English, Español, Français, Italiano and 2 more |
| Number of integrations | 20 | 34 |
| Certifications | GDPR, ISO 27001 | GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2 |
| Security practices | AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS in transit, optional multi-factor authentication, Payroll service described as HMRC accredited | Not published |
| Founded | 2014 | 2004 |
| Headquarters | Dublin, Ireland | Copenhagen (per LinkedIn), Denmark |
| Owner | Not published | Xero (since 2021, per LinkedIn) |
| Last reviewed | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Integrations
Named by both
- ADP
- Lightspeed
- Tenzo
- TipJAR
- Xero
Named only by Bizimply
- BrightPay
- Ezora
- ICR Touch
- Just Tip
- Moorepay
- Occupop
- PayCaptain
- Pinpoint
- Quantum
- Sage
- Supy
- Synergy Up
and 3 moreshow fewer
- Teamtailor
- Toast
- WRS Systems
Named only by Planday
- All Gravy
- Apicbase
- Barma
- Brightec Time
- Clover
- Expert LMS
- Favrit
- FlexEarn
- Flow
- GoodTill by SumUp
- Hastee
- Heartland Plus One
and 17 moreshow fewer
- Lavu
- Level
- Lightspeed Retail
- Mews
- Microsoft Dynamics / Navision C5
- PAXml
- Paychex
- Personio
- PMI by d2o
- QuickBooks Online
- Runwell
- Sage 50
- Square
- Superb
- TriNet
- Wagestream
- Zettle by PayPal
Which to choose
Bizimply
Choose Bizimply if you are in one of these groups: Restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars; Multi-site operators and franchise groups; UK and Irish businesses wanting payroll handled.
Planday
Choose Planday if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Restaurants, cafes, bars and clubs with shift teams; Small businesses leaving spreadsheets; Multi-site operators.
What we could not confirm
Bizimply
- Any price or per-user or per-location fee (quote only)
- Contract minimum term and renewal terms
- Free trial or free plan (the scheduling page says 'Try it free today' but the pricing page names no trial)
- Interface languages
- Official list of countries where Bizimply is sold
- Series A amount
- Registered company number and legal entity details
- Supported tablet models for the Time Station kiosk
Planday
- Contract minimum term and renewal (the subscription terms are a scanned PDF)
- Founding year conflict: about page says 2004, LinkedIn says 2005
- Google Play listing
- Funding history
- Exact country availability
- Whether ISO 27001 and SOC 2 reports are available to customers
Sources
Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.
Bizimply, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage: positioning, features, appshttps://www.bizimply.com
- Plans, pricing FAQ, supporthttps://www.bizimply.com/pricing/
- Integration partnershttps://www.bizimply.com/integrations/
- Scheduling features, Costa Coffee quotehttps://www.bizimply.com/scheduling-software/
- Clock-in optionshttps://www.bizimply.com/time-clock-app/
- Payroll optionshttps://www.bizimply.com/payroll/
- Hospitality fithttps://www.bizimply.com/hospitality/
- Founders, history, offices, fundinghttps://www.bizimply.com/about/
- ISO 27001, encryptionhttps://www.bizimply.com/security/
- GDPR and EU hostinghttps://www.bizimply.com/gdpr/
- Partner programme, UK and Irish focushttps://www.bizimply.com/partners/
- Customer case studyhttps://www.bizimply.com/customers/camile-thai-case-study/
- Customer case studyhttps://www.bizimply.com/customers/the-gunton-arms-case-study/
- iOS app listinghttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/myzimply-from-bizimply/id1008772343
- Google Play listing linked from the vendor sitehttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bizimply.myzimply3
Planday, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepagehttps://www.planday.com
- Plans, prices, FAQhttps://www.planday.com/pricing
- Company, address, supporthttps://www.planday.com/about
- Schedulinghttps://www.planday.com/how-it-works/scheduling
- Time trackinghttps://www.planday.com/how-it-works/time-tracking
- Leavehttps://www.planday.com/how-it-works/absence-and-leave-management
- Reportinghttps://www.planday.com/how-it-works/reporting
- Mobile apphttps://www.planday.com/how-it-works/app
- Compliancehttps://www.planday.com/how-it-works/compliance
- Securityhttps://www.planday.com/how-it-works/compliance/security
- Integrationshttps://www.planday.com/how-it-works/integrations
- Hospitality fithttps://www.planday.com/who-we-help/hospitality
- Small business fithttps://www.planday.com/who-we-help/small-business
- Legal documentshttps://www.planday.com/legal
- App Store listinghttps://apps.apple.com/gb/app/planday-employee-scheduling/id518598166
- LinkedIn: HQ, Xero, team sizehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/planday
