Use Status Scheduler when
You want explicit scheduling controls.
- You prefer predefined statuses and settings.
- You need to set Slack availability to Away or Auto.
- A lifetime individual plan matters most.
Product comparison
Status Scheduler or AutoStatus?
Both automate recurring Slack statuses. Status Scheduler emphasizes explicit controls and availability settings. AutoStatus emphasizes flexible schedules created in plain English.
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Quick decision
Choose the workflow you prefer.
Use AutoStatus when
You would rather describe the pattern.
- You want one sentence instead of several controls.
- Your routine includes rules like every other Friday.
- You prefer free recurring use or flat workspace pricing.
Feature comparison
Two capable tools with different priorities.
| Capability | Status Scheduler | AutoStatus |
|---|---|---|
| Recurring Slack statuses | Yes | Yes |
| One-time scheduled statuses | Yes | Yes |
| How schedules are created | In Slack with predefined or custom statuses and schedule controls | Describe the complete schedule in one sentence in Slack |
| Published recurrence examples | Repeating status updates and daily routines | Daily, weekly, alternating weeks, positional months, and dated ranges |
| Automatic Do Not Disturb | Yes | Yes |
| Slack availability control | Set availability to Away or Auto | No separate Away or Auto setting |
| Emoji | Custom workspace emoji on the Team plan | A Unicode emoji generated from the description |
| Free use | Seven-day workspace trial | One active recurring schedule with no expiration |
| Personal price | $29.99 lifetime | $29 per year for unlimited personal schedules |
| Team or workspace price | $3.99 per active user each month | $290 per year or $29 month-to-month for one workspace |
How AutoStatus works
Say the whole rule at once.
The main distinction is the input. Status, timing, duration, emoji, and recurrence can all live in the same sentence.
Alternating weeks
“Deep work every other Friday from 9am to 11am”
AutoStatus creates a two-week recurrence and clears at 11:00 AM.
Monthly position
“Planning on the first Monday of every month from 10 to noon”
AutoStatus creates a first-Monday rule and clears at 12:00 PM.
Multiple weekdays
“Office hours every Tuesday and Thursday from 2 to 4”
AutoStatus creates one schedule for both weekdays.
Pricing tradeoffs
Lifetime personal or flat workspace.
Neither pricing model wins for everyone. Compare how long you expect to use the app and how many active people need it.
For one person
Status Scheduler has a lifetime option.
Its Personal plan is listed at $29.99 once. AutoStatus is free for one active recurring schedule, then $29 a year for unlimited personal schedules.
For a workspace
AutoStatus uses one flat bill.
Status Scheduler lists $3.99 per active user each month. AutoStatus is $290 a year or $29 month-to-month for the whole Slack workspace, regardless of how many people use it.
Prices are the public list prices available on the review date and may change. See each product's pricing page before purchasing.
Bottom line
Controls or conversation.
Choose Status Scheduler for explicit controls, availability management, and lifetime personal pricing. Choose AutoStatus when the easiest interface is simply saying what should happen and when.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Status Scheduler support recurring Slack statuses?+
Yes. Status Scheduler supports recurring and one-time status schedules. Recurrence is not exclusive to AutoStatus; the main difference is how schedules are created and how each product is priced.
What is the main difference between AutoStatus and Status Scheduler?+
Status Scheduler emphasizes predefined statuses, schedule controls, Slack availability settings, and a lifetime personal plan. AutoStatus turns one plain-English sentence into the status, emoji, timing, clearing, DND, and recurrence rule, including flexible patterns such as every other Friday.
Which product is less expensive?+
It depends. Status Scheduler lists a $29.99 lifetime Personal plan, while AutoStatus offers one recurring schedule free and unlimited personal schedules for $29 per year. For teams, Status Scheduler charges $3.99 per active user each month, while AutoStatus charges a flat $290 per year or $29 month-to-month for one workspace.
Can both products turn on Do Not Disturb?+
Yes. Both products advertise automatic Do Not Disturb during scheduled focus time. Status Scheduler also advertises separate Slack availability controls for Away and Auto; AutoStatus does not currently provide that setting.