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Free rostering software you can use right now. Build and manage staff rosters online with our free roster app — no login, no limits, no cost.

How to use the free roster tool

Build a staff roster, calculate hours and costs, and share it with your team — no login required. Follow these steps to create your first roster in minutes.

1

Set up positions

Before adding staff or shifts, set up your positions first. This makes building your roster much faster.

  1. 1 Click the Positions tab on the left side
  2. 2 Click Add Position
  3. 3 Enter a position name (e.g. Manager, Chef, Barista)
  4. 4 Choose a colour — this helps identify shifts on the roster

Tip: Delete any dummy positions that aren't relevant to your business.

Add Position dialog showing position name and colour fields
2

Add your staff

Staff tab showing employee list and Add Staff button

Add your team members with just their names — that's all that's required.

  1. 1 Click the Staff tab at the top
  2. 2 Delete any dummy employees if not needed
  3. 3 Click Add Staff and enter first and last name

Optional: Add hourly rates

Enter rates for weekdays, Saturday, Sunday, and public holidays. The tool will automatically calculate shift costs, daily totals, and weekly labour costs.

3

Select the week to roster

Navigate to the week you want to schedule before adding shifts.

  • Use the left/right arrows to move between weeks
  • Or click the calendar icon to jump to a specific date
Week navigation arrows and calendar picker highlighted
4

Build your roster

Create shifts using two different views. Switch between them anytime.

Weekly view — best for planning the whole week

Weekly roster view showing daily timeline with shifts

The weekly view gives you a traditional roster layout.

To add a shift:

  1. 1. Click the + (plus) icon next to an employee
  2. 2. Enter date, position, start/end times, and unpaid break
  3. 3. Click Add Shift — hours and cost calculate automatically
  • Drag and drop shifts between days
  • Move shifts between employees
  • Totals update instantly as you go

Daily view — best for visual coverage

Daily Gantt-style timeline view showing shift coverage

The daily view is a Gantt-style timeline showing who is working and when.

  • Add shifts directly on the timeline
  • Drag start and finish times visually
  • Quickly spot coverage gaps or overlaps

Pro tip: Many users plan the week in weekly view, then fine-tune timings in daily view.

5

Review hours, costs & coverage

Roster showing hours and cost totals for each employee and day

As you build your roster, the tool automatically calculates and displays:

  • Hours per shift and total hours per employee
  • Total hours per day
  • Estimated labour cost per shift, day, and week

Move shifts between employees to balance workloads, avoid over-rostering, and share shifts fairly.

6

Download and share your roster

PDF roster showing weekly schedule with shifts and totals

Once you're happy with your roster, share it with your team:

Download CSV

Great for spreadsheets or payroll prep

Download PDF

Perfect for printing or emailing

Share link

Generate a URL to send directly to staff

Extra tips

Full screen mode

Click Go Full Screen to expand the roster — especially helpful on smaller screens.

Auto-save in browser

Your roster saves automatically. Bookmark this page to return anytime — just don't clear your browser cache.

Start fresh

Use the Delete All Shifts button if you want to clear everything and start a new roster from scratch.

Everything included — 100% free

Weekly staff roster builder (Mon–Sun)
Drag-and-drop shift assignment
Unlimited employees
Unlimited positions/roles
Mobile-friendly responsive design
Print roster to PDF
Export to CSV
Automatic hour calculations
No account or login required
Browser-based data saving

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Perfect for simple weekly scheduling

  • Drag-and-drop roster builder
  • Unlimited staff & shifts
  • Print & share rosters
  • No signup required
  • Award interpretation & compliance
  • Staff availability tracking
  • Time & attendance (GPS clock-in)
  • Payroll export (Xero & MYOB)
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  • Workwise AI compliance assistant
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  • Leave management with approvals
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How your roster is saved (no login required)

This free roster tool uses your browser to save your roster automatically.

  • No account or email required
  • Close the page and come back later
  • Bookmark this page to return to your saved roster

Important: Clearing your browser cache or using a different device will start a new roster.

How this compares to other free rostering apps

See how our free roster app stacks up against popular rostering software alternatives.

Feature This free tool Recommended ScheduleBee Findmyshift Google Sheets
No signup required
Unlimited staff Limited (5) Limited (5)
Mobile-friendly Limited
Export to PDF/CSV
Australia-focused
Award compliance ready* Upgrade

*Award compliance with automatic penalty rates and Fair Work integration available with RosterElf rostering software.

Create staff rosters online for free

This free rostering software lets Australian businesses build a complete weekly staff schedule without downloading anything or creating an account. It works as a free roster app right in your browser on any device.

Simply add your employees, drag shifts into place, and share your roster with your team. This free roster software is designed for small Australian teams who need a quick, no-fuss way to organise their weekly schedule.

Whether you're managing a cafe, retail shop, or small office in Australia, this free rostering app gets the job done. Follow the step-by-step guide above to create your first roster in minutes.

Add shift dialog showing position, start time, finish time and color options

What is a free roster tool?

An online scheduling tool to plan employee shifts without cost — no login, no complexity.

Add employees

Enter names and roles

Assign shifts

Drag and drop to schedule

Share roster

Print or send to team

Learn more about free roster tools

A free roster tool is an online scheduling tool used to plan employee shifts without cost. It helps you create and manage staff work schedules easily. Unlike complex workforce management systems, a free scheduling tool focuses on the essentials: adding employees, assigning shifts, and sharing the finished roster with your team.

You might hear "roster" and "schedule" used interchangeably, but there's a subtle difference. A roster typically refers to a list of staff and their assigned shifts, while a schedule can include broader planning elements like tasks and deadlines. For most small businesses, what you need is a simple roster that shows who's working and when.

A free employee roster tool is ideal when you have a small team with straightforward scheduling needs. If you don't require payroll integration, award interpretation, or compliance tracking, a free tool can handle your rostering without unnecessary complexity.

Works like a free roster app — in your browser

This free rostering app runs entirely in your web browser on any device. No app download required — just open and start scheduling.

Mobile-friendly

Use this free roster app on your phone, tablet, or desktop. The responsive design adapts to any screen size.

Instant access

No app store download, no signup, no waiting. This free scheduling app is ready to use immediately.

Share anywhere

Export to PDF, download as CSV, or share a link. Your team can view rosters on any device.

Looking for a dedicated mobile app? This free roster app works great in your browser. For push notifications, shift swaps, and team messaging, try RosterElf's mobile app for iOS and Android.

What types of rosters can you create?

This free roster tool handles all common roster types for Australian businesses. Build any schedule you need.

Weekly staff rosters

The most common roster type. Plan Monday to Sunday with daily shift assignments for your team.

Shift-based rosters

Create morning, afternoon, evening, or overnight shifts. Perfect for hospitality and retail.

Employee rosters for small teams

Ideal for teams of 2–20 staff. Add unlimited employees and positions at no cost.

Hospitality & retail rosters

Handle weekend peaks, public holidays, and variable trading hours with flexible shift times.

Casual, part-time, and full-time staff rosters

Mix different employment types on the same roster. Set individual hourly rates for accurate cost calculations across weekdays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays.

Free roster tool vs roster templates

Not sure which option suits your needs? Here's when to use each.

Use this free roster tool if you want to:

  • Build rosters online without downloading anything
  • Edit shifts quickly with drag-and-drop
  • See automatic hour and cost calculations
  • Share a link or export to PDF/CSV

Use roster templates if you want to:

  • Download an Excel or Google Sheets file
  • Start with a fixed, printable layout
  • Work offline without internet
  • Customise formulas in a spreadsheet
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Common roster examples you can build

Here are real-world roster examples Australian businesses create with this free tool.

Weekly café roster

A small café with 6 staff members creating a weekly roster with morning and afternoon shifts. Baristas, kitchen staff, and a manager across 7 days.

  • Split shifts for busy periods
  • Weekend penalty rate tracking

Retail shift roster

A boutique retail store scheduling 8 casual and part-time staff across trading hours. Coverage for weekends and late-night shopping.

  • Multiple positions (floor, register)
  • Fair hour distribution

Casual staff roster

A small business with 12 casual employees creating weekly rosters based on varying availability. Flexible shifts across different roles.

  • Casual loading cost estimates
  • Easy shift swaps

When free rostering software may not be enough

This free roster app is ideal for simple scheduling. But as your team grows, you may need more than a free rostering system.

Larger teams (15+ staff)

Managing availability, leave, and multiple locations

Ongoing scheduling

Recurring rosters, templates, and historical records

Time tracking

GPS clock-in, timesheets, and attendance records

Award compliance

Automatic penalty rates, overtime, and Fair Work rules

If you need more advanced rostering with award compliance, time tracking, and payroll integration, explore RosterElf rostering software.

Free rostering software built for Australian businesses

This free rostering app is designed specifically for Australian workplaces and scheduling needs. Use it as your free roster software — no overseas platforms, no hidden costs.

Monday start week

Australian standard Mon–Sun weekly view

Local timezone

AEST/AWST automatic detection

AUD cost estimates

Enter rates in Australian dollars

Weekend rates

Separate Sat/Sun/PH rate fields

For automatic Australian award interpretation with Fair Work penalty rates, explore RosterElf rostering software.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

  • Yes. This free scheduling app allows you to create and manage staff rosters online with no signup, limits, or expiry.
  • Rostering and staff scheduling are often used interchangeably. Scheduling software focuses on assigning shifts, while roster tools help visualise weekly or fortnightly coverage.
  • Yes. The tool works in any modern mobile browser, so you can use it on your phone, tablet, or desktop.

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