Question 1

How much does Staffwise cost?

Accepted Answer

Staffwise starts at £500/month (~$630 USD) for small agencies and £1,000 to £2,000/month (~$1,260 to $2,520 USD) for larger agencies. There is no public pricing page — you need to book a demo to get a quote. Promo starts at $29/month with transparent pricing.

Question 2

How does Staffwise pricing compare to Promo?

Accepted Answer

Staffwise starts at £500/month (~$630 USD) — over 20x more expensive than Promo’s $29/month Lite plan. Promo includes scheduling, GPS check-in, invoicing, and marketplace access at every tier.

Question 3

Does Staffwise have a talent marketplace?

Accepted Answer

No. Staffwise is a management platform only. It helps you manage staff you already have but does not help you find new talent. Promo includes a marketplace of 450,000+ brand ambassadors alongside full management tools.

Question 4

Can Staffwise help me find brand ambassadors?

Accepted Answer

No. Staffwise has custom registration forms for onboarding staff you recruit yourself, but no marketplace or talent pool to source new workers from. Promo lets you post activations to 450K+ BAs and receive applications immediately.

Question 5

Does Staffwise publish its pricing?

Accepted Answer

No. Staffwise does not have a pricing page. You must schedule a demo to learn the cost. Their FAQ reveals £500/month for small agencies and £1,000 to £2,000/month for larger ones. Promo publishes all pricing transparently at promo.cv/pricing.

Question 6

Is Staffwise available in North America?

Accepted Answer

Staffwise is UK-based and prices in British pounds. Their site targets UK and European agencies. While there is no geographic restriction, their support hours, onboarding, and currency are all UK-focused. Promo is built for the US and Canadian market with 450K+ North American brand ambassadors.

Question 7

Does Staffwise offer a free trial?

Accepted Answer

Their site mentions a free demo but does not explicitly offer a free trial. They do offer a 90-day satisfaction guarantee with a full refund. Promo starts at $29/month with no long-term contracts required.

Question 8

Does Staffwise have GPS check-in?

Accepted Answer

Staffwise has real-time shift notifications and scheduling tools, but does not explicitly list GPS clock-in/clock-out verification on their features page. Promo includes GPS check-in on all plans starting at $29/month.

Question 9

Does Staffwise include payroll?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Staffwise includes payroll automation with custom outputs. Promo also includes payroll and 1099 management starting from the Lite plan ($29/month annually).

Question 10

Does Staffwise have a white-label option?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Staffwise is fully white-label, including branded staff apps, profile cards, and reports. This is included in all plans. Promo offers white-label branding on the Unlimited plan ($749/month annually).

Question 11

Does Staffwise have a mobile app?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Staffwise offers a custom-branded mobile app for staff. Promo also has a mobile experience for brand ambassadors across all plans.

Question 12

What is the best alternative to Staffwise?

Accepted Answer

For agencies that need both talent sourcing and management, Promo is the strongest alternative. It combines a 450K+ brand ambassador marketplace with full management tools starting at $29/month. Staffwise only handles management and starts at £500/month. Other alternatives include StaffConnect ($119.99/month, management only) and PopBookings ($67/month, management plus marketplace with per-booking fees).

Question 13

How is Promo different from Staffwise?

Accepted Answer

Promo combines a talent marketplace (450K+ brand ambassadors) with management tools in a single platform. Staffwise is management only with no way to source new talent. Promo starts at $29/month, publishes pricing transparently, and is built for the North American market. Staffwise starts at £500/month, hides pricing behind a demo, and is UK-focused.

Question 14

Does Staffwise have post-event reporting?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Staffwise includes reporting, surveys, and data capture tools with a gamification system called Surveywise. Promo also includes post-event reporting starting from the Lite plan ($29/month annually).

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20x cheaper starting price

Built for North America

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