Overview
Coast is a free employee scheduling and shift swapping app designed to simplify workforce management for shift-based businesses. The platform emphasizes ease of use and mobile accessibility.
Key Features
- Free Shift Swap App: Completely free for all businesses regardless of size
- Mobile-First Design: Optimized for smartphones to give employees schedule access on the go
- Real-Time Schedule Updates: Changes sync instantly across all team members' devices
- Shift Trading: Employees can offer shifts and pick up available shifts from coworkers
- Team Communication: Built-in messaging for coordinating shift coverage
- Schedule Publishing: Create and share work schedules with the entire team
- Availability Management: Employees can set their availability preferences
Shift Swapping Process
- Employee marks a shift as available for trade
- Other team members are notified about the open shift
- Qualified employees can claim the shift
- Manager receives notification and approves the swap
- Schedule automatically updates for both employees
Benefits for Businesses
- Zero cost for scheduling and shift management
- Reduces administrative time spent on schedule changes
- Improves shift coverage and reduces understaffing
- Increases employee satisfaction through schedule flexibility
- Minimizes no-shows and last-minute callouts
Benefits for Employees
- Greater control over work schedules
- Easy way to handle personal conflicts
- Opportunity to pick up extra shifts
- Direct communication with coworkers about coverage
Best For
- Small to medium-sized businesses
- Restaurants and cafes
- Retail stores
- Hospitality businesses
- Any organization with shift workers on a budget
Pricing
Completely free to use for all features.
