HeardUp replaces your scheduling tool and eliminates the second tool you were using for everything else. SMS-native, AI-assisted, with payroll-ready time tracking built in from day one.
platform — scheduling, comms, and time tracking
app installs required for your staff
target message open rate via SMS delivery
assisted from onboarding through payroll export
7shifts schedules. Homebase tracks time. Neither communicates. None of them work without an app install. HeardUp does all four — via SMS.
Every message, shift notification, clock in/out, and open shift request goes out via text with a personal link. Staff don't download anything. Operators don't chase anyone to install an app.
Workers text IN when they arrive, text OUT when they leave. Managers see who's on the clock in real time. Export to CSV or push directly to Square or Clover for payroll. No kiosk. No separate subscription.
Read receipts, acknowledgement tracking, comprehension quizzes, points, streaks, and leaderboards — the communication and engagement layer that keeps hourly staff informed and connected.
Staff rows, role grouping, conflict detection, publish controls. Desktop-first for planning, mobile for in-week management.
Create weekly recurring shifts with multi-day selection and flexible end rules. Edit one, following, or all in a series.
Staff tap Yes / Maybe / No via SMS. You see all responses, select coverage, and close the shift — all tracked end to end.
Paste any CSV or spreadsheet. AI maps your columns to the right fields, flags issues, and gets your team in fast.
Every message shows who opened it, when, and whether they confirmed. No more "I didn't see it."
Attach quick checks to menu changes, policy updates, or safety reminders. Confirm understanding — not just opens.
Gamification that keeps hourly staff engaged. Recognition built into daily communication, not bolted on after the fact.
Product launches, event reminders, team updates — delivered via SMS, tracked, and acknowledged. Not buried in a group chat.
Workers text IN to clock in, OUT to clock out. Instant confirmation reply. Works on any phone with texting.
Tap the button on the personal SMS link. No app, no login — just the link workers already have.
See who's currently on the clock, what role, and how long — live from the Time Cards dashboard.
Manager can correct clock in/out times directly. No locked records, no IT ticket — just edit and save.
Export any date range as a clean CSV. Works with any payroll provider — ADP, Gusto, Paychex, or manual processing.
Push time card data directly to Square or Clover. No manual entry, no double handling at the end of the pay period.
HeardUp connects directly to the POS systems independent operators actually use.
Everyone else requires you to bolt something on. HeardUp doesn't.
| Tool | Scheduling | SMS-native | Time tracking | Accountability | Payroll export | No app required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HeardUp | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ SMS | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 7shifts / HotSchedules | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ app | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Connecteam / Homebase | ✓ | ✗ | ✓ app | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Slack / Teams | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Group Text | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
Running 1–3 locations, managing 5–50 hourly staff. Living on your phone. Paying for a scheduler and a time tracking tool and a communication tool — and still having staff who "didn't know."
Ages 18–35, phone-native. Not checking email. Won't download another app. Will absolutely respond to a text — especially one that earns them points on a leaderboard.
We'll show you the full loop — scheduling, open shift coverage, SMS clock in/out, and payroll export — in a quick demo built around your operation.
No long-term contract. Month to month.
Setup takes under 30 minutes.
No app install required for your staff.
"We filled a Friday night open shift in 4 minutes." — Dori F., Owner, Wake Coffee and Bites & Blends
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