7shifts Review
HR, WORKFORCE & TRAINING SOFTWAREChoose 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
- ease of use8
- hiring workforce fit9
- workflow depth8
- integrations9
- mobile frontline9
- analytics8
Best 7shifts alternatives
Alternatives are drawn from the product graph and editorial comparisons — not paid placements.
Homebase
Choose Homebase for general SMB hourly (retail, cafes, local services). Choose 7shifts when restaurant scheduling, punches, tips, and POS sync are the job — it is hospitality landscape, not a generic WFM award. Compare published pricing, hiring, core HRIS, payroll, scheduling, training, time tracking, integrations, and mobile.
From $24.00/user/month
General SMB hourly WFM
Deputy
Mid-market hourly WFM — Lite $5 / Core $6.50 / Pro $9 per user/mo; $30 invoice minimum; up to 31-day trial.
From $5.00/user/month
Connecteam
Frontline workforce app with Ops, Comms, and HR & Skills hubs — free ≤10 users; paid hubs from $29/mo annual for first 30 users.
From $29.00/user/month
Alternatives comparison at a glance
| Product | Starting price | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7shifts | $44.99/user/month | Yes | Yes |
| Homebase | $24.00/user/month | Yes | Yes |
| Deputy | $5.00/user/month | No | Yes |
| Connecteam | $29.00/user/month | Yes | Yes |
How we choose alternatives
Based on our recommendations
Alternatives come from product relationships and documented capability overlap.
Focused on your needs
We highlight when another tool fits a different workflow better.
Independently evaluated
Affiliate relationships never decide who appears here.