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CookDocs vs When I Work

CookDocs logo

CookDocs

Restaurants

Kitchen documentation and training

From
$49/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
When I Work logo

When I Work

Restaurants

Scheduling and time tracking made simple

From
$2.5/user/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: CookDocs cookdocs.com redirects to modeeri.com; When I Work aPI key access, webhooks and SAML single sign on require the Premium plan at $8 per user per month
  • They diverge on capability: CookDocs covers Recipe documentation, When I Work covers Shift scheduling.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which CookDocs and When I Work actually diverge.

Attributes where CookDocs and When I Work differ
AttributeCookDocsWhen I Work
Starting price$49/month$2.5/user/month
Founded20182010

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Restaurants).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in CookDocs

  • Recipe documentation
  • SOP management
  • Training guides
  • Visual instructions
  • Team sharing
  • Version control
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox

Only in When I Work

  • Shift scheduling
  • Time clock
  • Team messaging
  • Availability management
  • Shift swapping
  • Mobile apps
  • QuickBooks
  • ADP

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

CookDocs

  • Point of Salenot When I Work
  • Order Managementnot When I Work
  • Inventory Controlnot When I Work
  • Staff Schedulingnot When I Work

When I Work

  • Scheduling hourly shift workers across locationsnot CookDocs
  • Time clock and timesheet capture for payrollnot CookDocs
  • Handling shift swaps, availability and time off requestsnot CookDocs

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

CookDocs

  • cookdocs.com redirects to modeeri.com
  • No transparent pricing on public pages; demo booking required
  • Pricing structure not disclosed; contact sales required

When I Work

  • API key access, webhooks and SAML single sign on require the Premium plan at $8 per user per month
  • Scheduling rules, role permissions and custom reporting require the Pro plan at $5 per user per month
  • There is no free plan; the trial lasts 14 days
  • Enterprise arrangements are priced by quote with no published rate

Pricing, plan by plan

CookDocs

$49/month
  • Basic$49/month
    • Documentation
    • Basic features
  • Pro$99/month
    • Training
    • Analytics

When I Work

$2.5/user/month
  • Standard$2.5/user/month
    • Scheduling
    • Messaging
  • Advanced$6/user/month
    • Time clock
    • Labor forecasting

Which should you pick?

Choose CookDocs if

  • You need recipe documentation.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want sop management.
CookDocs review

Choose When I Work if

  • You need shift scheduling.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want time clock.
When I Work review

Questions people ask

Is CookDocs or When I Work better?
Neither clearly leads. CookDocs starts at $49/month and When I Work at $2.5/user/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, CookDocs or When I Work?
CookDocs starts at $49/month and When I Work at $2.5/user/month.
Does CookDocs or When I Work run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is CookDocs best used for?
CookDocs is most often used for point of sale, order management, inventory control, staff scheduling. Of those, point of sale and order management are not what When I Work is typically brought in for.
What can CookDocs do that When I Work cannot?
CookDocs covers Recipe documentation, SOP management, Training guides, Visual instructions. When I Work covers Shift scheduling, Time clock, Team messaging, Availability management. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

CookDocs: How much does Modeeri (cookdocs redirect) cost?

No specific pricing information is publicly available. Customers must book a demo or contact sales directly to learn costs.

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When I Work: What is the pricing structure?

Plans start at $2.50 per user per month, billed in user tiers of five, with pricing that scales flexibly with team size.

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CookDocs: How long does implementation take?

Most businesses are fully onboarded within days to a few weeks depending on the number of locations and modules being implemented.

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When I Work: Are there long-term contracts required?

No long-term contracts, no hidden surprises, and no enterprise-only paywalls. The platform scales as your business grows without binding agreements.

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When I Work: Is there a free trial available?

Try When I Work free for 14 days with full access to all core features. No credit card is required for the trial period.

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When I Work: Can I adjust or cancel my plan anytime?

You can upgrade, downgrade, or cancel at any time and adjust your plan at any time or use hibernation options during seasonal downtime.

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