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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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Dee S

12/12/23

4 out of 5

"Using makeshift as a manager"

What do you like best about MakeShift? It is user friendly . Makeshift makes it easy to see where people need to be put and their availability. I do use it nearly every week. It was easy to learn to maneuver through. What do you dislike about MakeShift? Sometimes makeshift changes my staff's availability without myself or the staff member Changing anything. What problems is MakeShift solving and how is that benefiting you? Makeshift makes it so that I know when each employee's availability ...

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Dee S

12/12/23

4 out of 5

"Using makeshift as a manager"

What do you like best about MakeShift? It is user friendly . Makeshift makes it easy to see where people need to be put and their availability. I do use it nearly every week. It was easy to learn to maneuver through. What do you dislike about MakeShift? Sometimes makeshift changes my staff's availability without myself or the staff member Changing anything. What problems is MakeShift solving and how is that benefiting you? Makeshift makes it so that I know when each employee's availability ...

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Anonymous User

12/12/23

3 out of 5

"Straightforward Tool to Help with Automated Operational Scheduling"

What do you like best about MakeShift? Makeshift is solid and performs well to provide everyday basic use of scheduling software. The apps, both from an employee and manager are very well done and user friendly. The messaging out to the team is simple to use and effective for instant communication. Setting up new locations is fairly easy to be able to customize according to needs. What do you dislike about MakeShift? The issues revolve around a too simplistic integration with HRIS system. ...

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Mitzi S

12/12/23

5 out of 5

"Easy to use Easy to understand"

What do you like best about MakeShift? Its so easy to use, i like how as soon as the schedule is published it sends out a notification for those with the notifications turned on. The copy last weeks schedule function is amazing! Being able to automatically import your employees through adp and not have to manually type in all their information. Everything about makeshift is just very user friendly and i enjoy using it! What do you dislike about MakeShift? One thing i dislike about makeshift ...

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Anonymous User

12/12/23

5 out of 5

"I really like Makeshift. It makes it easy to view my schedule and adjust my shifts"

What do you like best about MakeShift? Its user friendly, easy to navigate as someone who is not too techy What do you dislike about MakeShift? The amount of notifications that they send What problems is MakeShift solving and how is that benefiting you? Its easy to swap full shifts without having to go into each individual shift

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Brandon G

12/12/23

5 out of 5

"Great Scheduling APP"

What do you like best about MakeShift? Real time updates and easy to use app with straight forward tutorials. What do you dislike about MakeShift? Nothing, great program. It works well with importing employee informatin from our payroll system. What problems is MakeShift solving and how is that benefiting you? Employees knowing thier shifts and having easy access with real time updates.

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Anonymous User

12/12/23

5 out of 5

"Overall, good software!"

What do you like best about MakeShift? I like the helpful layout, full calendar. What do you dislike about MakeShift? Nothing! Overall, great software- very easy to organize. What problems is MakeShift solving and how is that benefiting you? Communication about scheduling.

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Anonymous User

12/12/23

5 out of 5

"Clear and quick communication"

What do you like best about MakeShift? The best part of MakeShift is the ability to commincate with the staff with messages that describe the staffing needs. Easy to navigate. Really nice to see who you're working with on each shift. What do you dislike about MakeShift? I don't feel ther are any downsides to Makeshift! What problems is MakeShift solving and how is that benefiting you? Easy comminication when staff is needed. Easy to use. Nice aesthetic.

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Zachary C

12/12/23

5 out of 5

"A Uniquely Centralized Way to Schedule"

What do you like best about MakeShift? The connectability. I can have a new employee update your availablity and have it in real time. If someone needs to drop a shift they can and everyone can see its availablity in real time. What do you dislike about MakeShift? Some color/personalization setting contols would be nice. What problems is MakeShift solving and how is that benefiting you? Centralizing the communication between our sales and front desk staffing. We know who is and isnt coming ...

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Brandon G

12/12/23

5 out of 5

"Great Scheduling APP"

What do you like best about MakeShift? Real time updates and easy to use app with straight forward tutorials. What do you dislike about MakeShift? Nothing, great program. It works well with importing employee informatin from our payroll system. What problems is MakeShift solving and how is that benefiting you? Employees knowing thier shifts and having easy access with real time updates.

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