Schedule maker

Build your own schedule

Add your team, drag shifts onto the week, and export a clean printable PDF. Free, no signup required.

Free Schedule Maker vs. Homebase

Good for quick plans.
Homebase does the rest.

Save & reuse schedule templates
One-click publish to your team
Real-time shift alerts (SMS + push)
Shift swap & cover requests
Built-in time clock & GPS
Labor cost & overtime tracking
Payroll & team messaging
Homebase
Save & reuse schedule templates: included in Homebase
One-click publish to your team: included in Homebase
Real-time shift alerts (SMS + push): included in Homebase
Shift swap & cover requests: included in Homebase
Built-in time clock & GPS: included in Homebase
Labor cost & overtime tracking: included in Homebase
Payroll & team messaging: included in Homebase
This free tool
Save & reuse schedule templates: included in this free tool
One-click publish to your team: not included in this free tool
Real-time shift alerts (SMS + push): not included in this free tool
Shift swap & cover requests: not included in this free tool
Built-in time clock & GPS: not included in this free tool
Labor cost & overtime tracking: not included in this free tool
Payroll & team messaging: not included in this free tool
Save & reuse schedule templates
Homebaseincluded
This free toolincluded
One-click publish to your team
Homebaseincluded
This free toolnot included
Real-time shift alerts (SMS + push)
Homebaseincluded
This free toolnot included
Shift swap & cover requests
Homebaseincluded
This free toolnot included
Built-in time clock & GPS
Homebaseincluded
This free toolnot included
Labor cost & overtime tracking
Homebaseincluded
This free toolnot included
Payroll & team messaging
Homebaseincluded
This free toolnot included
Step by step

How to make a schedule

From blank week to printable schedule in under ten minutes.

1
Add your team

Type each team member's name and role. Add more anytime.

2
Pick the week

Choose any week: past, present, or future. Everything saves automatically.

3
Add shifts to the grid

Click any cell to add a shift. Set start time, end time, role, and notes.

4
Spot conflicts

Overlapping shifts are flagged instantly before you finalize.

5
Export to PDF

Download a clean landscape PDF in one click. Post it, print it, or text it.

6
Send it to your team

Move to Homebase to publish digitally and let your team confirm shifts.

Did you know?

The Homebase app has a built-in shift notes feature.

Leave notes for shift handoffs
Log breaks, prep work, and exceptions
Notes go straight to your team's phones
Get started for free
Homebase app showing shift notes and reminders sent to the team's phones
Schedule maker requirements

What to look for in a schedule maker

Whether you use this tool or another, these are the things that actually save managers time.

Intuitive drag-and-drop shift building
Mobile-friendly on any device
Instant conflict & overlap alerts
Easy week-to-week navigation
Reusable weekly templates
One-click PDF export
Color-coded roles and shifts
One-tap publish to your team

Good news! Every one of these is built into Homebase. Free.

Built for hourly teams

Reasons to upgrade to a scheduling app

This free tool handles the basics. Homebase handles everything else.

FAQ

Weekly schedule maker FAQs

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What is an employee schedule maker?

A schedule maker is a tool that helps managers plan who is working when. Ours is built for small hourly teams: add your team, drag shifts onto the week, and download a printable PDF. No account, no credit card.

How do I make a weekly employee schedule?

Add your team members and roles, pick the week, then click any cell to assign a shift. When you're done, hit Export Schedule as PDF for a clean landscape PDF.

Can I download the schedule as a PDF?

Yes. Hit Export Schedule as PDF and your browser will download a printable landscape PDF you can post, text, or print. It's designed to be readable at a glance.

Is this schedule maker free?

Completely. No account, no signup, no credit card. Your schedule saves to your browser so you can come back to it anytime.

How does Homebase go beyond this free tool?

Homebase publishes the schedule to your team in real time, handles shift swaps, includes a time clock with GPS, tracks labor costs and overtime, and connects to payroll. The free plan covers one location.

Will my schedule still be here when I come back?

Yes, it saves to your browser automatically. If you clear browser data or use a different device, you start fresh.

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