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WagePilot vs When I Work

A UK-built When I Work alternative, flat-priced

When I Work is solid US-first scheduling, but it’s priced per user with the time clock as an add-on, and holiday is built around US rules. WagePilot is UK-native, flat £10/month, with clock-in and UK holiday accrual included.

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WagePilot

Flat £10/mo

Unlimited staff · every feature · clock-in included

When I Work

~£31/mo

Per user + time-clock add-on (team of 10)

WagePilot vs When I Work, line by line

Feature WagePilot When I Work
Pricing model Flat £10/mo, unlimited staff Per user + add-on
Cost for a team of 10 £10/mo ~£31/mo
Geofenced clock-in Included Paid add-on
UK holiday accrual (12.07%) Built in US-first
GBP-native, UK support Yes US-first
Runs payroll No, exports to yours No, exports to yours
Best for UK small businesses US teams

Prices and features as of June 2026. Tiers change, so always check current figures. We compare on pricing model, not a "cheapest" claim.

Why teams pick WagePilot

  • UK-native: 12.07% accrual, NMW record-keeping, GBP billing
  • Flat £10/month instead of per-user plus a clock-in add-on
  • A live labour-cost board built for tight hospitality margins

When When I Work might suit you better

If you operate in the US or want When I Work’s broader messaging and team-chat features, it’s a capable product. WagePilot is built specifically for UK small businesses: UK holiday law, GBP, and a flat price.

The cost as you grow

Per-seat pricing means every hire nudges the bill up. With WagePilot it stays flat. Here's the gap as the team grows.

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What you'd pay as your team grows: a typical per-seat tool vs WagePilot's flat price
Your team Typical per-seat tool WagePilot
5 staff ~£20/mo Free
10 staff ~£40/mo £10/mo
25 staff ~£100/mo £10/mo
50 staff ~£200/mo £18/mo

Per-seat figures assume a typical ~£4/user/month all-in rate (many tools sit £3–£6/user). Indicative, for illustration.

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WagePilot vs When I Work: your questions

Is WagePilot a UK alternative to When I Work?
Yes. When I Work is US-first, with holiday built around US rules and the time clock as a paid add-on. WagePilot is UK-native: 12.07% holiday accrual, NMW record-keeping, GBP billing and UK support, with geofenced clock-in included.
Does WagePilot handle UK holiday correctly?
Yes — UK holiday accrual is built in, including the 12.07% rule for irregular-hours and part-year workers, plus bank holidays and pro-rata balances. It is designed around UK Working Time Regulations rather than US leave rules.
How much would a team of 10 save versus When I Work?
A clocking-in team of ten on When I Work commonly lands around £31/month once the time-clock add-on is included, versus a flat £10/month with WagePilot. Figures are indicative as of June 2026; always check current pricing.

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