Side-by-side record

Deputy vs. Litmos

A side-by-side view of the product records we have today. Use it to narrow the question, then confirm current pricing, limits, and security details with each vendor.

The short version

Deputy starts at $5 per seat, versus Litmos at $2,500. Litmos carries the higher aggregate rating (9.7/5 vs 4.6/5).

Full comparison

	Deputyfrom $5 per user / month	Litmosfrom $2,500 per month
Audyense Score	80ASStrong	29AS*Low
Positioning	Scheduling, time tracking & workforce management for shift teams	Litmos is one of the leading corporate learning systems on the market built to accelerate training of both internal and external teams.
Free tier	No	Yes
Deployment	Cloud / SaaS	Cloud / SaaS
Best fit	SMB, Mid-market, Enterprise	Startup, SMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans	Lite$5 Core$7 Pro$9 EnterpriseCustom pricing	Free or entry planFree Higher tiersCustom pricing
Applicant tracking (ATS)	NoNo native ATS; integrates with recruiting tools like JobAdder	—
Benefits administration	No	—
Employee directory & org chart	YesStaff profiles and details management	—
Mobile app	YesiOS and Android apps for managers and staff	—
Employee onboarding	PartialAvailable via the paid HR add-on	—
Payroll	PartialVia payroll integrations and the Deputy Payroll add-on (powered by Paycor)	—
Performance reviews	PartialBasic performance management features	—
Public API	YesOpen API plus Zapier and native integrations	—
Reporting & dashboards	YesReporting and cost/labor analytics	—
Time-off & PTO management	YesLeave and time-off management	—
Embedded content creation tools that support multiple formats	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Intuitive user interface	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Multi-language & localization support	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Surveys	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Custom branding / Whitelabel	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Assessment / Quiz	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Sell online courses	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Ecommerce shopping cart	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
SCORM & TIN CAN certified	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Schedule live courses – ILT	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Real-time reporting	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Developer API including SalesForce	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Okta	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
and Dropbox	—	YesDocumented in the independently researched profile.
Integrations verified	45+	—
Aggregate rating	4.6 · 1.9k reviews	9.7 · No reviews yet
Integrations	XeroQuickBooksGustoADPPaychexPaylocity+9 more	—
Security & compliance	SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001PCI-DSSCyber Essentials+1 more	—
Pros	Intuitive, easy-to-use interface that needs minimal training Fast, flexible scheduling with auto-scheduling and demand forecasting Strong labor-law/award compliance and automated interpretation Responsive customer support	Independent review documents a concrete business workflow Documented capability: Embedded content creation tools that support multiple formats Documented capability: Intuitive user interface Documented capability: Multi-language & localization support Documented capability: Surveys
Cons	Occasional bugs, app lag, and slow performance reported by reviewers Leave and break management can be confusing or unreliable Per-user pricing adds up for larger workforces $30 monthly minimum spend is unattractive for very small teams	Pricing and usage limits should be checked against the exact plan Implementation effort depends on the team's data and process maturity Reported outcomes should be validated with the buyer's own data
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Editorial read of this comparison

The table summarizes structured facts; this section explains what the differences mean for a real buying decision.

Where each tool fits, and where it may not

Deputy

Deputy is a cloud-based workforce management platform for shift-based businesses, combining employee scheduling, time and attendance tracking, and team communication. It automates rostering, labor-law/award interpretation, and timesheet approval, and integrates with payroll, POS, and HR systems. It is used across retail, hospitality, healthcare, and services by teams ranging from small businesses to large enterprises.

A particularly good fit for: Shift-based businesses in retail, hospitality, and healthcare Multi-location teams that need labor-law/award compliance built in Managers who want fast rostering with a strong mobile app

May be a poor fit if: Micro-teams deterred by the $30 monthly minimum spend Salaried, non-shift workforces that don't need time clocking

Litmos

Litmos is one of the leading corporate learning systems on the market built to accelerate training of both internal and external teams. It won our Expert’s Choice Award for 2019. Despite being able to automate both internal and external learning programs, Litmos is still referred to as the worlds simplest and easiest to use a learning management system that requires neither dedicated training nor expensive installations. The company’s target group entails mostly midmarket companies and established enterprises, while its client base already lists a number of prominent Fortune 1000 members. The system, nevertheless, is not entirely focused on large and corporate teams – Litmos still belongs to the group of affordable eLearning systems with dedicated ‘up to 100 users’ packages a small company could consider. In fact, Litmos is often preferred to seemingly cheaper LMS tools because it doesn’t require a setup fee and doesn’t limit on-point customer support to a particular plan. The price will rather depend on how many users you wish to involve, and the type of learning support you wish to focus on. To make the process of attaining and selling courses even smoother, Litmos established a number of valuable third-party partnerships with platforms such as Shopify (you can distribute your Litmos courses there for free). Needless to say, a vast group of integrations is a guarantee that the system will blend in with your software ecosystem, and won’t require you to make any specific changes in order to run it. Litmos integrates with Salesforce to increase sales reps performance, train licensed users, and leverage training for customers, employees, and compliance, among others. Next to its convenient Salesforce partnership, Litmos works impeccably with Okta, OneLogin, Ping, Box, Centrify, and other similar systems, and it is one of the few SCORM certified learning & security

A particularly good fit for: B2B teams evaluating HR and People software Teams that need documented workflow capabilities and fit guidance Organizations willing to validate implementation and plan limits

May be a poor fit if: Teams seeking a workflow outside the product's documented focus Teams needing unlimited usage without plan limits

Pricing and plan structure

Deputy: Published starting price $5 per user / month

Lite$5 per user / month
Core$7 per user / month
Pro$9 per user / month
EnterpriseCustom pricing

Litmos: Published starting price $2,500 per month

Free or entry planFree
Higher tiersCustom pricing

Capabilities worth validating

Deputy: Employee directory & org chart, Mobile app, Employee onboarding, Payroll, Performance reviews Integrations include Xero, QuickBooks, Gusto, ADP.
Litmos: Embedded content creation tools that support multiple formats, Intuitive user interface, Multi-language & localization support, Surveys, Custom branding / Whitelabel

Questions to answer before switching

Does Deputy's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
Does Litmos's selected plan include the features and limits we need?
Does the exact integration path for Xero, QuickBooks, Gusto support the sync direction, permissions, and volume we need?
Is a hosted-only deployment acceptable for the team and customers who will use this system?

How to evaluate this shortlist

A useful comparison turns the differences between HR & People tools into a concrete test. Use these steps to avoid choosing from a feature table or the lowest headline price alone.

Start with a representative HR & People workflow, not a feature checklist. Define who will use it, what data goes in, and what outcome the team needs.
Test the complete path through Xero, QuickBooks, Gusto: permissions, sync direction, failure handling, and volume limits often matter more than the integration name.
Compare the cost of the real scenario, including users, usage, storage, support, and contract requirements. The entry price alone does not measure adoption cost.
Before switching, list the evidence gaps, request a demo of the critical workflow, and confirm security, data residency, export, and support with each vendor.

Structured signals help narrow the shortlist, but a trial with a real workflow is still the best way to validate the decision.

Research basis

Last checked: 2026-08-18. Pricing, integrations, feature support, and review signals can change, so treat this as a research snapshot and verify the final decision with the vendor.

Sources consulted: Deputy product site, G2, Capterra; Litmos product site, FinancesOnline review, Vendor website