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Teamward vs Deputy

Deputy is a workforce management platform priced per person and per module. Teamward is the lightweight alternative for teams that want to stay connected and keep HR on track without the complexity.

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How Teamward and Deputy compare

Teamward
Deputy
How you pay
TeamwardPriced per company, not per person: from $20 CAD a month for the first 10 people, scaling gently as you grow. Free 14-day trial.
DeputyPriced per user, per month, with scheduling and time and attendance sold as separate modules or a bundle.
Built around
TeamwardConnecting your whole team: chat, a company feed, time clock, time off, HR records and an AI assistant on your own documents.
DeputyWorkforce management: rostering, time and attendance and labour compliance for shift-based businesses.
What's included
TeamwardEverything, on every plan. No add-ons.
DeputyDepends on the modules and number of users.
Best for
TeamwardSmall and growing teams that want one light, fast app that everyone actually opens.
DeputyShift-based businesses with many sites that need advanced rostering and labour-cost rules.
Setup
TeamwardSign up, add your logo and invite your team in an afternoon. A guided tour shows everyone around.
DeputySee Deputy's website.
Make it yours
TeamwardYour logo, colours, app name and assistant name on every screen, plus add-on links to your other tools.
DeputySee Deputy's website.

Deputy is a trademark of its owner. Teamward isn't affiliated with Deputy. Based on Deputy's public website as of October 2026; see Deputy's current plans.

Why teams choose Teamward

Low cost. Lightweight. Made yours.

Lower cost

From $20 CAD a month for your first 10 people. No per-user or per-module pricing: every feature for one company price.

Lightweight

Nothing to configure for weeks. People add it to their phone in two taps and it opens straight to what they need.

Customizable

Your logo, colours, app name and assistant name everywhere, roles that decide who sees what, and links to the tools you already use.

Connected, with HR built in

Chat and a company feed with read receipts, plus time clock, time off balances, licences with expiry alerts and write-ups.

Being straight with you

When Deputy may be the better fit

If you need advanced rostering, labour-cost forecasting or award and compliance rules across many sites. Deputy is built for that. Teamward focuses on connecting your team and keeping HR on track, without the weight of a bigger platform. Shift scheduling isn't part of Teamward yet.

Questions

Teamward vs Deputy: good to know

Is Teamward a good Deputy alternative?

For teams that want a lighter, lower-cost app, yes. Teamward brings chat, a company feed, time clock, time off, HR records and an AI assistant together at a low company price. If you need advanced rostering, labour-cost forecasting or award and compliance rules across many sites. Deputy may suit you better.

How much does Teamward cost compared with Deputy?

Teamward starts at $20 CAD a month for your first 10 people and scales gently as your team grows, priced for the whole company with every feature. Deputy is priced per user, per month, with scheduling and time and attendance sold as separate modules or a bundle. Check Deputy's website for its current prices.

Can I switch from Deputy to Teamward?

Yes. Start a free trial, invite your team by email, and add your procedures and files to the knowledge base. Most teams are set up in an afternoon. There's no automatic import from Deputy yet, so keep any records you need from it.

Does Teamward work on phones and computers?

Yes. Teamward runs in any browser on a computer, and staff add it to their iPhone or Android Home Screen in two taps. Native App Store and Google Play apps are on the way.

Try the lighter Deputy alternative.

14 days free, then from $20 CAD a month for your first 10 people. Every feature, cancel anytime.