Deputy vs Sling: which does AI recommend?

· ChatGPT Search and Google AI Mode

Based on every AI answer that names bothReviewed by

How we measure

When AI names both, it usually lists first. It recommends more often.

Listed first when AI names both

DeputyDeputy: 89% (Deputy leads)SlingSling: 11%

Recommended when named

DeputyDeputy: 84% (Deputy leads)
SlingSling: 68%

Warned against · lower is better

DeputyDeputy: 2%
SlingSling: 0%

Pick Deputy for

  • Employee scheduling software Almost always
  • Operations scheduling and shifts Almost always

Topic by topic

Mentioned in, as a share of each topic’s answers

Deputy named more1

Deputy named more

Only Deputy is ranked in8

Only Sling is ranked in2

What people ask AI about Deputy and Sling

is listed first almost always for employee scheduling software and operations-manager scheduling and shift management.

Deputy listed firstSling listed first
  1. What is the best employee scheduling software?Deputy almost always first
  2. I'm a Restaurant Manager. What's the best employee scheduling software for our restaurant?Deputy often first
  3. We need a better way to schedule our hourly employees. What's a good, easy-to-use employee scheduling software?Deputy almost always first
  4. What is the best software for an Operations Manager to create employee schedules and manage shifts?Deputy almost always first
  5. Which employee scheduling apps handle shift swaps open shifts and last-minute callouts without manager spreadsheets?Deputy usually first
  6. best workforce scheduling software for small businessesDeputy usually first

Who AI mentions first

Deputy listed firstSling listed first

is listed first every month.

  1. JulDeputy listed first: 91%Sling listed first: 9%
  2. AugDeputy listed first: 91%Sling listed first: 9%
  3. SepDeputy listed first: 88%Sling listed first: 12%
  • ChatGPT SearchDeputy listed first: 91%Sling listed first: 9%
  • Google AI ModeDeputy listed first: 88%Sling listed first: 13%

Also named alongside Deputy and Sling

and appear in most of these answers.

  1. Homebase93%
  2. 7shifts87%
  3. When I Work85%
  4. Connecteam70%
  5. ADP13%
  6. QuickBooks13%
  7. Gusto13%
  8. Shiftboard12%
  9. Clover10%
  10. Planday9%
  11. Toast9%
  12. Paychex8%

Deputy vs Sling: common questions

Is Deputy better than Sling?
Deputy is listed first almost always for employee scheduling software and operations-manager scheduling and shift management.
What are the alternatives to Deputy and Sling?
Homebase and 7shifts appear in most of these answers.
When is Deputy the better pick?
AI usually lists Deputy first for: Employee scheduling software; Operations scheduling and shifts.

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