Skello
Paris-based scheduling and clocking software for hospitality and retail, hosted in Ireland
Quick Overview
| Company | Skello SAS |
|---|---|
| Category | Employee Scheduling |
| Headquarters | Paris, France |
| EU Presence | EU (France) |
| Data Location | Ireland, on Amazon Web Services |
| Open Source | No |
| Pricing | Scheduling Standard from EUR 79 per month, Planning Max from EUR 107 per month, Duo Standard (scheduling plus clocking) from EUR 99 per month, Duo Max from EUR 129 per month; 10% discount with an annual commitment |
| Free Option | 14-day free trial |
| Replaces | Deputy, Homebase, 7shifts |
Detailed Review
Skello is a French scheduling and time tracking product sold in separate lines: scheduling plans, clocking plans and combined Duo plans. Skello Scheduling Standard covers schedule planning, time tracking, compliance management, payroll preparation and the mobile app.
Planning Max adds staffing forecasts, automatic schedule generation, performance analytics and electronic timesheet signatures. Skello says it serves 25,000 field teams and their 600,000 employees. Integrations on the Skello site include the payroll tools Cegid Quadra and a3innuva Nómina and POS systems such as SumUp, Shopify, Untill and Oracle Simphony, plus calendar sync with Google, Outlook and iCal.
Skello SAS is registered in Paris under RCS number 820 275 956, with its office at 69-71 rue Beaubourg. The Skello security page states that data is stored at Amazon Web Services on servers located in Ireland, in a multi-availability-zone setup, and that penetration tests are carried out regularly by accredited firms. The Skello legal notice names Webflow, Inc. in San Francisco as the host of the marketing website. Skello states no ISO or SOC certification on its security page.
Skello publishes starting prices: Scheduling Standard from EUR 79 per month, Planning Max from EUR 107, Duo Standard from EUR 99 and Duo Max from EUR 129, with a 10% discount for an annual commitment and a 14-day free trial.
The pricing page does not say what makes the price rise above the starting figure. Skello ranks sixth because of that open end and because the data sits with an American cloud provider. Skello suits French-speaking hospitality and retail teams; a business that wants a per-user bill it can calculate in advance should pick Staffomatic or Dyflexis.
What Skello does well
- Skello states the exact hosting location: Amazon Web Services servers in Ireland
- Skello offers combined scheduling and clocking in its Duo plans from EUR 99 per month
- Skello Planning Max includes automatic schedule generation and staffing forecasts
- Skello integrates with Cegid Quadra for payroll and SumUp and Oracle Simphony for POS data
- Skello offers a 14-day free trial on every plan
Where Skello falls short
- Skello prices are starting prices and the page does not explain what raises them
- Skello hosts with Amazon Web Services rather than a European cloud provider
- Skello states no security certification on its security page
- The Skello payroll service is a separate add-on at EUR 20 per month per employee
Standout feature. Skello splits its offer into scheduling, clocking and combined Duo plans, so a French restaurant can start with planning alone from EUR 79 per month.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Skello states the exact hosting location: Amazon Web Services servers in Ireland
- Skello offers combined scheduling and clocking in its Duo plans from EUR 99 per month
- Skello Planning Max includes automatic schedule generation and staffing forecasts
- Skello integrates with Cegid Quadra for payroll and SumUp and Oracle Simphony for POS data
- Skello offers a 14-day free trial on every plan
Cons
- Skello prices are starting prices and the page does not explain what raises them
- Skello hosts with Amazon Web Services rather than a European cloud provider
- Skello states no security certification on its security page
- The Skello payroll service is a separate add-on at EUR 20 per month per employee
Alternatives to Skello
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skello?
Skello is a French scheduling and time tracking product sold in separate lines: scheduling plans, clocking plans and combined Duo plans. Skello Scheduling Standard covers schedule planning, time tracking, compliance management, payroll preparation and the mobile app.
Planning Max adds staffing forecasts, automatic schedule generation, performance analytics and electronic timesheet signatures. Skello says it serves 25,000 field teams and their 600,000 employees. Integrations on the Skello site include the payroll tools Cegid Quadra and a3innuva Nómina and POS systems such as SumUp, Shopify, Untill and Oracle Simphony, plus calendar sync with Google, Outlook and iCal.
Where is Skello based?
Skello operates from Paris, France, which places it under EU (France).
What does Skello cost?
Scheduling Standard from EUR 79 per month, Planning Max from EUR 107 per month, Duo Standard (scheduling plus clocking) from EUR 99 per month, Duo Max from EUR 129 per month; 10% discount with an annual commitment. 14-day free trial.
Who is Skello best for?
French restaurants, hotels and shops that want scheduling and clocking in one plan. Skello splits its offer into scheduling, clocking and combined Duo plans, so a French restaurant can start with planning alone from EUR 79 per month.
What are the drawbacks of Skello?
Skello prices are starting prices and the page does not explain what raises them. Skello hosts with Amazon Web Services rather than a European cloud provider. Skello states no security certification on its security page. The Skello payroll service is a separate add-on at EUR 20 per month per employee.
Is Skello a good alternative to Deputy?
Skello is built as a European alternative to Deputy: Paris-based scheduling and clocking software for hospitality and retail, hosted in Ireland. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does Skello compare to other Employee Scheduling tools?
Skello is one of several European Employee Scheduling tools we cover. It is most often compared with Deputy, Homebase, 7shifts.