RosterMate vs Rosterit
Two 100% New Zealand-owned rostering tools, both built for Kiwi teams. That makes this the fairest fight on our comparison pages — and the differences come down to pricing transparency, payroll coverage, and how much is included in the box. Here's the honest side-by-side.
Feature and pricing comparison for New Zealand businesses, from each company's public pages as of July 2026. Where Rosterit doesn't advertise a feature, we've said "not advertised" rather than "no" — their public pages are the only evidence available.
| RosterMate | Rosterit | |
|---|---|---|
| Published pricing | Yes — $8 NZD/employee/month on our site | No — contact for quote (Capterra lists US$22.50/mo entry tier) |
| All-in-one price vs tiered modules | One price, every feature included | Time & attendance is a separate higher tier; paid add-ons for customisations |
| AI auto-rostering | Yes — AI Auto-Roster builds the roster for you | Not advertised — "smart shift matching" is the closest claim |
| GPS clock-in with geofencing | Yes — GPS + geofencing + auto-clock | GPS clock-in yes; geofencing not advertised |
| Facial verification on clock-in | Yes — photo/facial verification | Yes — facial recognition clock-in |
| Native mobile apps | iOS + Android apps | Mobile web app — no app-store apps |
| SMS notifications | No — push + email only | Yes — email, push and SMS |
| Leave management | Yes — incl. alternative & family violence leave | Yes — leave balances and requests |
| Xero Payroll (NZ) integration | Yes — native integration | No — their site states no Xero Payroll integration |
| Other NZ payroll integrations | PayHero, Smartly, Crystal + iPayroll export | iPayroll, MYOB, Smartly, IMS, ACE, Crystal — longest local list |
| IRD payday filing & NZ bank batch files | Built in | No |
| Event staffing with shift bidding & waitlists | Yes | Not advertised (shift offer/swap only) |
| Custom forms with AI builder | Included | Not advertised |
| Messaging — group chats & channels | Group chats, position & event channels, announcements | Not advertised |
| 100% NZ owned & operated | Yes | Yes — Auckland based |
Rosterit features and pricing information from rosterit.co.nz public pages and Capterra's third-party listing as of 5 July 2026. Rosterit does not publish prices on its own website; the US$22.50/month entry-tier figure comes from Capterra and its currency and accuracy are unverified. "Not advertised" means the feature is not evidenced on Rosterit's public pages — it may exist. Rosterit is a trademark of its owner. Always confirm current pricing and features with the vendor.
Example: a café, care provider or events crew with 20 rostered staff, using scheduling, time clock and timesheets. One of these numbers is published; the other requires an email.
We respect Rosterit — a fellow NZ-owned company serving Kiwi businesses deserves a fair hearing. Here's where each product genuinely has the edge.
Choose Rosterit if…
- Your payroll runs on IMS, ACE or MYOB — Rosterit's local export list (iPayroll, MYOB, Smartly, IMS, ACE, Crystal) is the longest in this category
- SMS shift notifications are a must — Rosterit sends email, push and SMS; RosterMate is push and email only
- You want facial-recognition clock-in from a local vendor (though RosterMate has facial verification too)
- Supporting NZ-owned matters to you — and it should. Rosterit is 100% NZ owned and Auckland based, same as us
Choose RosterMate if…
- You want to see the price before you talk to anyone — $8 NZD flat is published, with time & attendance included rather than sold as a higher tier
- Your payroll is Xero — Rosterit's own site says it doesn't integrate with Xero Payroll; RosterMate does, natively
- You want IRD payday filing and NZ bank batch files built in — roster to filed EI return in one system, no re-keying
- You want AI to build the roster — AI Auto-Roster works from availability, positions and your rules; Rosterit doesn't advertise auto-rostering
- Your staff want a real app — RosterMate has native iOS and Android apps with push notifications; Rosterit's mobile experience is a web app
- You staff events or need forms and team messaging — shift bidding with waitlists, AI form builder and group channels are all included in the one price
Our verdict
This is the rare comparison where we're genuinely pleased the competitor exists: Rosterit is 100% NZ owned, Auckland based, and has clearly done the hard local work — its payroll export list (iPayroll, MYOB, Smartly, IMS, ACE, Crystal) is the longest we've seen, and SMS notifications plus facial-recognition clock-in are real, practical features. If you're on IMS or ACE Payroll and your team lives on text messages, Rosterit is a credible choice from a local company.
But two things would make us pause before signing. First, pricing: Rosterit publishes no prices — you email for a quote, time & attendance sits in a separate higher tier, and customisations cost extra on undisclosed terms. RosterMate's price is on the website: $8 NZD per employee per month, everything included, month to month. Second, scope: AI auto-rostering, native mobile apps, Xero Payroll NZ, built-in IRD payday filing, event shift bidding, custom forms and team messaging are all included at RosterMate and none are evidenced at Rosterit. Try us free for 30 days — no credit card — and see if the difference shows up in your first roster.
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