A signup app that doesn't cap your free plan at 25
Zelos runs unlimited members and unlimited coordinators for free, with native apps, push notifications and built-in chat.
Signup sheets, slots, and email reminders
Fits a class party and a link you share around.
Open shifts, task dispatch, notice board, and team chat
Built for a team that comes back.
No credit card · Unlimited members on every plan · Set up in under 5 minutes
How signup works in each app
A sheet you share by link
You build a sheet of slots or items and share the link. People claim a spot with a name and email, and get an email confirmation.
Open shifts as the whole product
Admins post shifts and tasks; team members browse and claim what fits their skills and schedule.
What SignUpReady is better at
If your workflow depends on the things below, SignUpReady is the right pick.
A sheet in under a minute
Pick a template, adjust the slots, share the link. There's no project to configure and nothing to learn, and Zelos asks more of you upfront because it's holding more afterwards.
Nothing to join
Participants claim a spot with a name and email, with no account and no app to download. For a one-off event that's about as frictionless as it gets, and it's the one thing Zelos deliberately trades away.
Item signups, not just shifts
Potlucks, snack schedules, carpools — signing up to bring a dish is a different job from claiming a shift, and SignUpReady handles it natively. Zelos posts work, not items.
Templates for every occasion
A deep library covering class parties, team snacks, conferences, and services across a wide range of congregations. Zelos gives you an empty project and expects you to know what you're posting.
If these bullet points are non-negotiable, you're a SignUpReady user.
What Zelos is sharper at
If you coordinate the same people repeatedly, Zelos is a better fit.
Free that covers your whole team
SignUpReady's free plan is one active sheet with up to 25 participants; past that it's $9/month. The Zelos free plan has no member limit at all, and unlimited coordinators with it.
Every coordinator included
Multiple organisers and team collaboration sit on SignUpReady's Pro plan at $29/month. Zelos gives you unlimited admins on every plan, including free, so every section lead can post without an upgrade.
Built for a team, not a sheet
SignUpReady starts blank every time; Zelos keeps the team. Members have profiles, skills, and task history, so the next shift goes to the right people without rebuilding the list from scratch.
Chat and push on every plan
Zelos has native iOS and Android apps, push notifications, and two-way messaging with a channel per task — all on the free plan. SignUpReady runs in a browser and reaches people by email, with automatic reminders starting on the paid tier.
If you're drawn to this kind of simplicity, you should spin up a free project in Zelos right away.
people, free plan
SignUpReady's free plan caps one sheet at 25 participants. Zelos's free plan has no member limit.
What each one actually gives your team
Both start free, so the question is what each one gives you.
| What you're checking | Zelos | Zelos Pro | SignUpReady free* | SignUpReady paid* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | $99/mo | Free | $9–29/mo |
| Admin accounts | Unlimited | Unlimited | One | Multiple on Pro |
| Number of signups | Unlimited | Unlimited | 25 per sheet | Unlimited |
| Mobile apps | iOS and Android | iOS and Android | Browser only | Browser only |
| Communication | Push and email | Push and email | ||
| Team chat | Yes | Yes | No | No |
* SignUpReady pricing from signupready.com/pricing, August 2026. Free covers one active sheet and 25 participants; Plus is $9/month for unlimited sheets, participants, reminders and CSV/PDF export; Pro is $29/month adding multiple organisers, reporting and API access. Paid plans carry a 7-day trial.
If you're running one event, a sheet and a link is the right tool. If you're running the same team every week, the account is the point. Nonprofits and education teams get additional discounts on Zelos Pro and Enterprise.
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Teams that pick Zelos over SignUpReady
Volunteer-led nonprofits with ongoing programmes
A sheet works for the annual gala. It's heavier going when you post work every week, and a 25-person free cap runs out before most volunteer rosters even start. Zelos keeps volunteer profiles, skills, and task history between events, for unlimited people, free.
Learn more →Churches running weekly rotas
Sunday service, coffee, kids' ministry, and the food bank all repeat. A coordinator posts the week's slots once and the congregation claims what suits them, from their phones. Unlimited admins means every ministry lead gets access without moving up a tier.
Learn more →Sports clubs and leagues
Match-day volunteers, kit runs, and canteen shifts across a whole season. Parents get push notifications rather than another email, and every team manager can post without an upgrade.
Learn more →Grassroots and mutual aid groups
No budget line for software and often no legal entity either. Zelos is free for unlimited people, with no charity status to prove and nothing to approve.
Learn more →Event staffing and on-demand crews
Paid crews and contractors need targeted dispatch and a chat channel per shift, not a public sheet anyone with the link can open and read.
Learn more →Youth programmes and student groups
Points and leaderboards are what actually move participation with younger volunteers, and a static sheet has nothing like them. Changemakers Academy took task completion from 20-30% of the group to 75-90%.
Learn more →From teams who picked Zelos
What teams who picked Zelos say
"It helped us a lot reducing the planning overhead. It is way more motivating for staff to pick their task than just getting assigned!"
Manuel W.
Coordinator, Events Services
Full review → "We were looking for a system to handle our concert staff. Zelos is really easy to access both for the administrator and the users!"
Niels Peter H.
Board member, Music
Full review → "The overall experience has been great, the customer service is amazing and I can't wait for all the new changes coming up in the app!"
Celia D.
Coordinator, Motion Pictures and Film
Full review →Free for teams of any size
No credit card, no trial expiration.
Pro starts at $99/month, never per person.
Nonprofit and education discounts on Pro and Enterprise.
Frequently asked questions
What does SignUpReady's free plan include?
Is Zelos free like SignUpReady?
Do you offer a nonprofit discount?
Isn't SignUpReady cheaper than Zelos?
How many people can manage signups?
Do people need an account to use Zelos?
Does Zelos have a mobile app?
Can my volunteers chat in Zelos?
Can Zelos handle potluck or snack signups?
Can I export my data?
Can I use both Zelos and SignUpReady?
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