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MakeShift - Employee Scheduling Software

MakeShift Reviews in June 2026: User Ratings, Pros & Cons

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MakeShift Reviews & Ratings

Rating Distribution

Excellent

(112)

Very Good

(63)

Good

(16)

Poor

(3)

Terible

(3)

Spotsaas Editor’s POV

MakeShift excels in providing a flexible scheduling and communication platform, allowing for quick adjustments to shifts and secure messaging. However, its reporting features may not meet the needs of larger organizations.Read more

MakeShift pros and cons

  • On-the-fly shift management

  • Secure employee communication

  • Time tracking features

  • User-friendly interface

  • Limited reporting capabilities

  • May lack advanced integrations

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Showing 161-170 out of 197

AU

Anonymous User

11/08/22

0 out of 5

"Most difficult scheduling platform I have ever used."

What do you like best about MakeShift? It is unfortunate, but I really don't have many positive things to say about makeshift. It is the most complicated and user-friendly scheduling platform I have ever What do you dislike about MakeShift? Having to toggle back-and-forth between employees and positions is difficult. Also, the way the schedule shows up in the app on my phone as a manager is very difficult to look at. In addition, and having to click a position after I have dragged and ...

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AU

Anonymous User

11/08/22

3.5 out of 5

"It has a learning curve with the schedule templates"

What do you like best about MakeShift? How easy it is to read the schedule and paste the templates What do you dislike about MakeShift? The time off does not sync for all employees What problems is MakeShift solving and how is that benefiting you? We are changing makeshift so we did not follow up on this product

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Melissa N

11/08/22

3.5 out of 5

"Overall easy to navigate & user friendly"

What do you like best about MakeShift? Copying and pasting schedules from previous weeks, easy to navigate and block off time off for employees. Pretty intuitive and easy to learn the tricks of how to navigate for minimum time spent on scheduling. What do you dislike about MakeShift? Downsides of MakeShift are the employee's ability to update their own availability. This leads to scheduling errors when employers don't receive notification that an employee has made a change. The schedule ...

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AU

Anonymous User

11/08/22

5 out of 5

"Great program !"

What do you like best about MakeShift? App is user friendly ! Connecting with all employees by sending a customizable message ! And Ofcourse the ability to post dropped shifts and availability What do you dislike about MakeShift? Nothing really.it has fulfilled expectations. What problems is MakeShift solving and how is that benefiting you? Reducing the need to call management about who is available to take shifts.

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Danielle D

11/08/22

5 out of 5

"It’s so easy! Makes it so much more efficient"

What do you like best about MakeShift? I like that you can set a budget and it'd yoh go over it turns red and you need to trim. Made my life much easier What do you dislike about MakeShift? Having to see people that don't actually directly report to me What problems is MakeShift solving and how is that benefiting you? The constant struggle while building schedules having to to to another screen to pull the report to see where we sit then go back and make changes.

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Aviance H

11/08/22

5 out of 5

"GREAT SCHEDULING TOOL"

What do you like best about MakeShift? THE SIMPLICITY OF THE SCHEDULING MAKES THE TASK EASIER TO ACCOMPLISH. What do you dislike about MakeShift? I DON'T HAVE ANY DISLIKES. THERE HASN'T BEEN ANYTHING THAT I SEE NEEDS IMPROVEMENT. What problems is MakeShift solving and how is that benefiting you? IT ALLOWS ME TO CREATE A SCHEDULE FOR MY EMPLOYEES IN UNDER 15 MINUTES.

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brenda B

11/08/22

4.5 out of 5

"Makeshift is fantastic"

What do you like best about MakeShift? Makeshift allows us to communicate staffing needs quickly. We can keep staff updated when not on site. It allows shifts to be distributed equitably and fairly. What do you dislike about MakeShift? The announcement feature is great but would be even better if staff could reply via the app to those announcements. What problems is MakeShift solving and how is that benefiting you? Allowing all staff notice of available shifts complies wonderfully with ...

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AU

Anonymous User

11/08/22

5 out of 5

"An Easy Scheduling Experience"

What do you like best about MakeShift? Makeshift makes it very clear how to schedule your team. My experience with the application has been smooth and easy to grasp. Even my employees have no issues What do you dislike about MakeShift? I wish the color gradient was a bit darker as the screen is bright white with gray text. It'll make it easier on the eyes! What problems is MakeShift solving and how is that benefiting you? Makeshift is solving having to schedule in your own. You can even ...

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Matthew A

11/08/22

5 out of 5

"Mobile Medical Staffing with Makeshift"

What do you like best about MakeShift? It takes the thinking out of staffing; our company has variable amounts of staffing needs between 1-14 days in advance at different locations. Makeshift enables us to publish availability, and our staff members take care of the rest! What do you dislike about MakeShift? There is little flexibility, but it is understandable. For example, if we wanted to track people coming into the office every day, we would have to create daily events 9-5pm. Our ...

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AU

Anonymous User

11/08/22

5 out of 5

"fast, easy, made simple"

What do you like best about MakeShift? it allows me to be able to move shifts around on short notice and the app instantly gives the employees a notification to see when they work next What do you dislike about MakeShift? I wouldn't say I like the support system What problems is MakeShift solving and how is that benefiting you? all of my scheduling my labor budget and helping me hit my goals within the company i work for to make my life much easier.

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