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droppah Review: Hospitality Rostering and Time Tracking Software

droppah helps hospitality managers coordinate staff schedules and track hours. It is designed for teams that need to align labor costs with daily revenue.

Pricing

Free for up to 10 employees. Paid plans include a Time Clock plan at $2 per employee per month and 'The Works' plan at $4 per employee per month, billed monthly in USD.

At a glance

Best for
Restaurants, Cafés, Bars, Hospitality venues
Key use cases
Automated Staff Scheduling, Digital Time Tracking, Managing Shift Changes, Payroll Data Preparation
Integrations
PayHero, Xero, Square, Clover, Lightspeed
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How AI is used

droppah is a scheduling and attendance tool designed for the hospitality sector, including restaurants, cafés, and bars. It helps reduce manual effort in building rosters by using AI to account for staff skills, availability, and preferences.

The software is built for hospitality operators who need to manage shift swaps and track employee hours. It includes a photo time clock to monitor attendance and provides insights into labor cost ratios relative to revenue.

Buyers should note that while basic time tracking is available on a lower-cost plan, full rostering and budget tools require the higher tier. It is also worth confirming how the CSV exports align with existing payroll workflows if a direct integration is not used.

Key Features

  • AI-driven roster optimization

    Helps build rosters by balancing staff skills, availability, preferences, and costs.

  • Photo time clock

    Tracks employee hours and breaks with photo verification.

  • Revenue-based roster planning

    Supports building rosters based on expected daily revenue using past sales or POS data.

  • Automated overtime calculations

    Uses set rules to automatically calculate overtime and allowance costs.

  • Shift swap mobile app

    Allows employees to request and manage shift swaps and cover via a mobile application.

  • Labour cost insights

    Provides visibility into labour cost ratios and roster versus timesheet variance in real time.

Use Cases

  • Automated Staff Scheduling

    Using AI tools to create weekly rosters that consider employee preferences and business budget requirements.

  • Digital Time Tracking

    Using a photo time clock to record shift start and end times.

  • Managing Shift Changes

    Handling employee shift swap requests and cover through a mobile app with manager approval.

  • Payroll Data Preparation

    Exporting timesheets as CSV files or syncing data to payroll systems to support wage processing.

Integrations

  • PayHero
  • Xero
  • Square
  • Clover
  • Lightspeed
  • CSV export

FAQ

How does the free plan work for small teams?

droppah is free for accounts with up to 10 total employees, including those who are archived. If the account exceeds 10 employees, a paid plan is required.

Can employees manage their own shifts?

Yes, employees can use the mobile app to view their rosters, request time off, and organize shift swaps with eligible co-workers.

Does droppah integrate with payroll software?

Yes, it integrates with systems such as PayHero and Xero, and it supports exporting timesheets as CSV files for other payroll systems.

Is there a trial period available?

droppah offers a 14-day free trial that provides access to all features before a subscription plan is chosen.

Source category: Operations

Source subcategory: Calendar & Scheduling

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