Why people use Google Sheets
Google Sheets is how Shiftaan started — our founder tracked his own shifts in a sheet, adding a column every time something got complicated. It's free and works on any device.
Where Google Sheets falls short for shift work
- Every new problem means a new column: breaks, rates per site, paid status, expenses.
- Editing cells on a phone at the end of a 12-hour shift is fiddly, so entries get missed.
- Formulas break easily when rows are added or copied.
- Seeing what each company still owes you means building your own summary tables.
What Shiftaan does differently
- Log a shift in under 30 seconds on your phone: company, site, start, finish, break and rate.
- Hours and expected pay are calculated for you, including overnight shifts.
- Every company and site keeps its own rates.
- Mark each shift as paid, awaiting, part-paid, overdue or disputed, and see what each company still owes you.
- Free for up to 3 companies, with unlimited shifts.
When Google Sheets is fine
- You only work occasional shifts and like building your own system.
- You need to share the sheet with someone else.
Try it with your next shift
Shiftaan keeps every shift, rate and payment in one place, so you can check each payslip in seconds. Try it free.