A rota, clocking-in and training app for a small UK shop
If your shop sells through Shopify POS, Staff Hub does all three jobs in one app: it builds and publishes the rota, lets staff clock in on the till with their own PIN, and trains new starters with short lessons and quizzes. It costs $12.99 a month (about £10) for up to 15 staff. If you are not on Shopify, general UK rota tools such as RotaCloud, BrightHR, Deputy or Planday are the usual choices.
What a small UK shop usually needs
- A rota staff can see on their phone, with clashes and holiday requests flagged before you publish.
- Clocking in and out with breaks, so hours are recorded rather than remembered.
- Hours ready for payroll in a format your payroll software or bookkeeper can import.
- Working-time records (start and finish times, breaks and weekly hours) you can produce if asked.
- Training for new starters on tills, returns, opening and closing.
How Staff Hub covers it
Build the week from shift templates or copy last week, see double bookings and time-off clashes, then publish so staff see their shifts on their phone. Staff clock in on Shopify POS with their own PIN, or on their phone. Managers approve time cards and export a CSV for BrightPay, Sage 50, QuickBooks and other payroll software. Staff Hub exports a working-time record for any period and warns when a rota is published or changed less than 24 hours before a shift. It helps you keep records; it does not make a business compliant on its own, and it does not run payroll.
Training uses lessons, quizzes and ready-made retail modules on every plan. Learning paths and certificates are on Pro ($24.99 a month, up to 50 staff).
Prices, checked 2 November 2026
| App | Price on the listing | App Store rating | Launched | Built around |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Hub: Rota & Time Clock (ours) | Free for up to 5 staff (training and announcements only, no rota or clock). Basic $12.99/month up to 15 staff; Pro $24.99 up to 50; Enterprise $49.99 unlimited. Flat price per shop, no per-staff fees. 30-day free trial. | 0.0, no reviews yet | 17 Apr 2026 | Rota, POS clock-in with PIN, timesheets and payroll CSV, plus staff training and read-receipt announcements in the same app |
| Zon Staff POS Time Clock In | Free for 1 staff member. Small Business $24.99/month up to 5 staff; Workforce $39.99/month up to 10 staff, then $4 per paid employee. 7-day free trial. | 4.9 (54 reviews) | 7 Mar 2025 | POS clock-in, scheduling, breaks and overtime, commissions |
| POS Time Tracker by ATeam Apps | Starter $15/month up to 5 staff; Plus $25/month up to 10; Enterprise $40/month + $1 per staff member. 7-day free trial. | 4.8 (53 reviews) | 3 Jun 2024 | A simple POS time clock with breaks, scheduling and payroll-friendly reports |
| Homebase Time Clock | Basic free for one location. Essentials $24.95/month per location ($240/year); Plus $59.95/month per location. Payroll $39/month + $6 per paid employee. 14-day free trial. | 3.7 (28 reviews) | 28 Apr 2020 | Scheduling, time clock, team messaging and hiring; payroll from Homebase |
| RotaPilot: Staff Scheduling | Starter $14.99/month for 15 staff and one location; Team $25 for 30 staff; Business $35 for 50 staff. 7-day free trial. | 0.0, no reviews yet | 6 Oct 2026 | Rotas, leave requests, shift swaps and online clocking |
Staff Hub is billed in US dollars on your Shopify invoice. The free plan (up to 5 staff) covers training and announcements; the rota and the clock start on Basic, with a 30-day free trial.
If you are not on Shopify
Staff Hub also runs as a web app at app.staffhubapp.com, but its till clock-in needs Shopify POS. Without Shopify, staff clock in on their phones. UK-focused rota tools such as RotaCloud, BrightHR, Deputy and Planday are worth comparing; check their current UK prices on their own sites.
Common questions
What is the best rota app for a small shop in the UK?
For a shop on Shopify POS, Staff Hub puts the rota, till clock-in and staff training in one app for $12.99 a month for up to 15 staff. For shops not on Shopify, RotaCloud, BrightHR, Deputy and Planday are common UK choices.
Does Staff Hub work out holiday pay or run UK payroll?
No. Staff Hub records hours and breaks and exports them as a CSV for payroll software such as BrightPay or Sage 50. It does not calculate holiday pay or run payroll.
Can Staff Hub help with working time records?
It exports a working-time record with start and finish times, breaks and weekly hours for any period. You stay responsible for meeting the law.
How much does Staff Hub cost in pounds?
Staff Hub is priced in US dollars on the Shopify App Store: free for up to 5 staff (training and announcements), then $12.99, $24.99 or $49.99 a month. Your Shopify invoice shows the amount.