Deputy: features, editions and UK prices

Checked 28 October 2026 · 3 min read · HR

Deputy is a HR and payroll software from Deputy. This page sets out what Deputy's own UK pages say about it: the editions and what they cost, which features are built in and which need an app or add-on. It is a factual summary to help you build a shortlist, not a recommendation for or against Deputy.

In total we confirmed 13 features for Deputy from public information: 7 built in and 6 through an app, add-on or separate Deputy product. Each is listed below with the vendor's own words and a link to the source.

Deputy editions and UK prices

Prices as published by Deputy on 28 October 2026. Prices change; always confirm the current price and terms with Deputy before you buy.

Finance and accounting: Deputy

• Full audit trail – through an app or add-on. “Protect your business Maintain a bulletproof audit trail for areas that matter most.” (deputy.com)

People, HR and payroll: Deputy

• Employee records – through an app or add-on. “Effortlessly maintain up-to-date and compliant employee records throughout their tenure.” (deputy.com)
• Holiday and absence – built in (Pro). “Leave management manage leave balances and requests with ease.” (deputy.com)
• Rotas / shift scheduling – built in. “Send offers with one tap and keep every shift covered.” (deputy.com)
• Time and attendance – built in. “Time clock app ditch chaotic paper timesheets.” (deputy.com)
• Employee self-service app – through an app or add-on. “Yes, we offer ‘Employee Self-Service” (ESS) which enables your team to update their personal details via the mobile app or on a desktop, helping to reduce repetitive admin requests.” (deputy.com)
• Performance reviews – through an app or add-on. “Performance management deputy hr manage shift hiring, onboarding, leave, team engagement, and performance in one connected platform.” (deputy.com)
• Recruitment / applicant tracking – through an app or add-on. “Attract the best candidates with deputy hr, finding and hiring top talent is easier than ever.” (deputy.com)
• Onboarding – through an app or add-on. “Hire great talent, simplify onboarding, and manage their growth.” (deputy.com)

Reporting, platform and integrations: Deputy

• Mobile app – built in. “Deputy is optimized for iPhone, iPad, Android, and desktop.” (deputy.com)
• Custom reports – built in. “Managers has the ability to build custom reports to cater to your business needs.” (deputy.com)
• Dashboards / KPIs – built in. “Business Insights Dashboard Get the whole picture on efficiency Access all your key business metrics in a centralized dashboard.” (deputy.com)
• Role-based permissions – built in. “While smart controls like role-based permissions, exportable message history and read receipts keep you protected and in control.” (deputy.com)

How to compare Deputy with other systems

The useful comparison is against the features your business actually needs. Write down the five or six processes you cannot work without, check each against the list above and against the same list for other systems, and ask each vendor to show those processes in a demo using your own examples.

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