--- description: Detailed reviews on Branch based on features, pricing, usability, and ratings. Get a quick overview advantages and disadvantages. Compare Branch with similar products. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Branch Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp Canada 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Benefits Administration Software](/directory/254/benefits-administration/software) > [Branch](/software/109971/branch-messenger) # Branch Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/109971/branch-messenger Page: 1 / 29\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/109971/branch-messenger?page=2) > Branch enables businesses to accelerate payments to their workforce with our comprehensive workforce payments platform. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 700 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Key benefits of Branch Earned wage access - With EWA, workers can access up to 50% of their earned wages when necessary. Branch Card - A fee-free debit card—and digital banking experience—your employees can start using on day one. 1099 Contractor Payments - Instantly send cashless tips, mileage reimbursements, or other one-off payments to employees after each shift. Cashless Tips \& Mileage - Pay independent contractors as soon as the job is done ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 700 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Branch - **Location**: Minneapolis, US - **Founded**: 2015 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$0.01 - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: A free plan is available, for an unlimited number of employees \& managers. Quotes for Enterprise plans, which offer additional features, are available on request. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 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, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States ## Features - API - Activity Dashboard - Benefits Management - Compensation Management Software - Data Import/Export - Employee Benefits Administration - Reminders - Reporting & Statistics - Reporting/Analytics - Self Service Portal - Third-Party Integrations ## Integrations (3 total) - ADP Workforce Now - UKG Ready - Workday HCM ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/254/benefits-administration/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I love the idea of "endorsements", but besides that I don't think that a worker should put a "resume-type" bio in the app. ----- ### "Branch" — 5.0/5 > **Caroline** | *August 17, 2018* | Restaurants | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like I can post the schedule for my staff and it instantly syncs with their calendar\! As well as sending communication through the messaging feature. > > **Cons**: The one thing I do not like is when someone request off time or does a switch of shift, as the admin of the store- there is no place to save it to reference back. I have to take a screen shot to remember to put in at work. > > I like it for communicating scheduling with staff. ----- ### "Branch is life\!\!\!" — 3.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *August 5, 2022* | Insurance Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Integration of systems was super easy and helpful process. I recommend anyone to use this software. > > **Cons**: Not much. Software is user friendly and I’d recommend it. ----- ### "Extremely Effecient" — 5.0/5 > **Alex** | *October 30, 2018* | Apparel & Fashion | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use, ability to offer shifts for coverage, ability to post on a forum for all colleagues to see, the “Heads Up\!” Notification 2 hours before scheduled shifts > > **Cons**: Can’t think of a single thing I don’t enjoy. > > Branch Messenger has taken my store from a very poorly communicated workplace to an efficient business with virtually no call-outs/no-shows because of the different features offered within the Branch App. I am very happy to be using this. ----- ### "its been really great i had an issue once and i emailed customer service and they helped promptly" — 5.0/5 > **Gabriela** | *November 13, 2017* | Pharmaceuticals | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: i love the reminders for when to work, always keeps me on time. I also like how you can change viewing to only your shifts. > > **Cons**: nothing comes to mind its really great\! As i mentioned before I had a problem with the software not recognizing my name and thinking I was two separate people but customer service fixed it super quick\! ----- Page: 1 / 29\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.ca/software/109971/branch-messenger?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/109971/branch-messenger) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-MX | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data