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
7shifts vs top HR, Workforce & Training
Detailed head-to-head comparisons to help you choose the right option.
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7shifts vs 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.
- Restaurant WFM + POS
- Hospitality tips, punches, and forecasts
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7shifts vs When I Work
Per-user hourly scheduling — Essentials from $2.50/user/mo; Pro $5; Premium $8; 14-day trial. Time & attendance is a paid toggle.
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7shifts vs Deputy
Mid-market hourly WFM — Lite $5 / Core $6.50 / Pro $9 per user/mo; $30 invoice minimum; up to 31-day trial.
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7shifts vs Connecteam
Frontline workforce app with Ops, Comms, and HR & Skills hubs — free ≤10 users; paid hubs from $29/mo annual for first 30 users.
- Features comparison
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Compare key capabilities side-by-side
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| Feature | 7shifts | 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 |
Key takeaways
Restaurants and hospitality groups that want scheduling, punches, tips, and POS in one WFM
General SMB hourly WFM
Mid-market US employers that need payroll tax compliance depth beyond Gusto
Startups and growth-stage companies (≤100 employees) that want one modern ATS+analytics platform