Choose 7shifts when restaurant scheduling, punches, tips, and POS sync are the job — not when you need general SMB WFM, a core HRIS, or an ATS.
Starting price
$44.99/user/month
Free plan
Yes
Free trial
14 days
Best for
Restaurants and hospitality groups that want scheduling, punches, tips, and POS in one WFM
SoftwareGlimpse review
8.2/10
Good
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$0.00
Free plan
Free hospitality starter. Confirm live employee/location caps on 7shifts.com/pricing.
$44.99
per month (annual billing rate shown)
$44.99/location/mo. ≤30 employees. Advanced scheduling and basic time clock.
$89.99
per month (annual billing rate shown)
$89.99/location/mo. ≤60 employees. Labor compliance, advanced clock, performance.
$149.99
per month (annual billing rate shown)
$149.99/location/mo. Unlimited employees. Tips, tasks, forecasts; payroll included + $6/ee paid.
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Choose 7shifts when restaurant scheduling, punches, tips, and POS sync are the job — not when you need general SMB WFM, a core HRIS, or an ATS. Compare Homebase for general hourly SMB, Deputy for multi-industry compliance WFM, Connecteam for deskless hubs, and Toast-adjacent stacks for POS-first operators. Scores reflect first-party documentation as of 2026-08-17 — not hands-on product testing. Confirm current packaging, minimums and usage rates on the vendor site before purchase.
Bottom line
Per location: Essentials $44.99 (≤30 staff) / Pro $89.99 (≤60) / Premium $149.99 unlimited. Free plan available. 14-day Pro trial. Payroll extra on lower tiers. Confirm on 7shifts.com/pricing.
| 7shifts(this review) | Homebase | When I Work | Deputy | Connecteam | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $44.99/user/month | $24.00/user/month | $2.50/user/month | $5.00/user/month | $29.00/user/month |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Workforce scheduling
Plan shifts, open shifts, and schedule publishing for frontline and deskless teams.
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Clock in/out, timesheets, and attendance policies for hourly and field staff.
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Coordinate deskless workers with mobile scheduling, communications, and tasks.
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