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TuinApp vs scheduling-only platforms; same workforce power, every other pillar too. Carina runs the admin.
Scheduling-only platforms are strong on shift patterns, GPS time clocks and security-industry tooling (SIA badge checker, NFC checkpoints, lone-worker). TuinApp keeps all of that, then adds the rest of running a business in the same login.
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TuinApp vs Scheduling-only platforms
Scheduling-only platforms are workforce-only ; strong on shift patterns, GPS time clocks and security industry features (SIA badge checker, NFC checkpoints, lone-worker). TuinApp keeps every one of those and adds the rest of running a business: HR, ATS, CRM, accounting, AI advisor and AR.
| Feature | TuinApp | Scheduling-only platforms |
|---|---|---|
| Shifts, rotas, scheduling patterns, open shifts | Yes | Yes |
| Time & attendance, GPS time clock, NFC checkpoints | Yes | Yes |
| Absence management + holiday accrual | Yes | Yes |
| Lone-worker safety + check calls | Yes | Yes |
| Guard tour system (NFC tags + reports) | Yes | Yes |
| SIA licence auto-check (UK security) | Yes | Yes |
| Pay & charge rate cards + multipliers | Yes | Yes |
| Incident reporting | Yes | Yes |
| Vetting + document expiry alerts | Yes | Yes |
| Asset management | Yes | Yes |
| Client portal + client shift requests | Yes | Yes |
| Event module | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile app (worker + manager) | Yes | Yes |
| Open API + integrations | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited locations | Yes | Yes |
| HR records + contracts + onboarding + performance | Yes | Limited (basic profiles) |
| Full ATS (careers site, video, coding) | Yes | No |
| CRM (leads, pipelines, deals, quotes) | Yes | No |
| Accounting (GL, VAT/MTD, P&L) | Yes | No |
| AI HR advisor that takes action (Carina) | Yes | No |
| AI that learns YOUR handbook + policies + contracts | Enterprise; your handbook and policies in Carina | No |
| 24/7 human HR + H&S advisor (legal panel) | Enterprise | No |
| AR site walks | Yes | No |
| LMS (SCORM, xAPI, CPD courses) | Yes | Limited |
| Engagement & wellbeing (EAP, recognition, perks) | Yes | No |
| MCP server (drive your tenant from external agents) | Yes | No |
| Per-tenant DB isolation | Yes | Shared |
| Published pricing | From £79/mo flat | From ~£47/mo, custom above |
Comparison compiled from public sources as of June 2026. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
Where TuinApp goes further
Three things scheduling-only tools don't do
"One login, not five"
A scheduling tool runs the rota. You still need HR records, contracts, performance reviews, a CRM, accounting + VAT/MTD, an ATS and an LMS. TuinApp has all of them in the same tenant; same login, same Carina, same audit trail.
Carina takes action
Drafts rotas, chases invoices, books interviews, escalates lone-worker check-ins automatically. Asks before risky actions. Logs everything. Plus you can drive your tenant from Cursor, Claude Desktop or ChatGPT via MCP.
AR for site work
AR site walks for cleaning and security, AR asset overlays for kit, AR site interviews for hiring. Offline-first sync for crews in basements, sites and stadiums.
Moving from a scheduling-only tool?
Bring your staff, schedules and clients across.
Export your data (staff, qualifications, locations, scheduling patterns, pay & charge rates, clients) and we'll import into your TuinApp tenant. We'll keep your SIA badge checker, guard tour, NFC checkpoints and lone-worker rules working from day one.
Ready when you are
Workforce + everything else.
Try the demo tenant pre-loaded with security/events data, or start your own free workspace in 5 minutes.