--- description: Review of Tugboat Software Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Tugboat Software | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Attendance Tracking Software](/directory/404/time-attendance/software) > [Tugboat Software](/software/314065/workforce-services) # Tugboat Software Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/314065/workforce-services Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/314065/workforce-services?page=2) > Tugboat Software's key features include job bidding, vacation, and employee scheduling all in one application. It is delivered as SaaS and integrates with many human resource and payroll applications. Employees will enjoy using the employee self service portal (EESP) from anywhere to make requests and view daily schedules. The secret sauce is the ability to award requests instantly with built-in rules and deadlines. > > Verdict: Rated **4.9/5** by 7 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.9/5** | 7 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Tugboat Software ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per Feature - **Pricing Details**: Contact Tugboat Software for pricing details. - **Target Audience**: 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - Activity Dashboard - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Automated Scheduling - Availability Management - Calendar Management - Communication Management - Customisable Reports - Data Import/Export - Employee Database - Employee Management - Employee Scheduling - Forecasting - Labor Cost Calculator - Labor Forecasting - Labor Management - Mobile Access - Mobile Alerts - Multi-Location - Online Time Clock ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Attendance Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/404/time-attendance/software) ## Related Categories - [Attendance Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/404/time-attendance/software) - [Workforce Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/374/workforce-management-software/software) - [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/497/employee-scheduling/software) - [Time Tracking Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/3834/time-tracking/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Reduced time daily by 75%. > > **Cons**: There wasn’t anything that I disliked about the software, or the folks that worked with me on developing the program. > > The rules engine was custom built based on our scheduling rules. We have an intricate set of rules for scheduling based on skills, seniority and dedication. The software team was able curtail the program to mimic our rules with extreme accuracy. ----- ### "Tugboat Software Review" — 5.0/5 > **Joseph** | *17 May 2023* | Consumer Goods | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: One of the most useful features is how the software grants vacation request based on plant seniority and quotas. > > **Cons**: Integration was easy and the system offers more features than we are currently utilizing. > > We are very pleased with software and service provided by their support team. Othe r systems such as KRONOS and ADP have not been able to provide a module capable of doing the task that Tugboat does. ----- ### "Customer service and support is fantastic." — 5.0/5 > **Warren** | *22 April 2023* | Packaging & Containers | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Very easy for me to run a report of who has been assigned vacation. My report can be modified by a very simple to follow set of report criteria choices. Also nice that a quota of how many PTO request can be granted by pre-determined groups, is automatic but can be manually overridden. > > **Cons**: We only us a fraction of what's available in the system so I really can't offer any negatives. My interface it not web based so I can only use it on my work PC. > > It has been very easy to use, have only had a few days I was unable to use it in over six years. ----- ### "Great customer service" — 5.0/5 > **Cathy** | *26 September 2023* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Employees have the ability to make and maintain requests. > > **Cons**: Took some time to set up because our rules are very complex. > > Great experience. We have been using it for 19 years. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/314065/workforce-services?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/314065/workforce-services) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data