What it is

7shifts is a restaurant-focused scheduling and HR platform: schedules, shift swaps, time clocking, and expanding HR features such as training (as announced by 7shifts). Optional payroll add-ons are sold separately.

Who it’s for

Restaurants that need scheduling beyond a whiteboard
Teams that want restaurant-specific HR workflows in one product

Key capabilities

Scheduling, availability, and shift swaps
Time clocking / attendance tools
Team communication and HR features as published on 7shifts plans
Optional payroll add-on (see 7shifts payroll pages)

Pricing model

Published plan tiers on 7shifts pricing/plans pages, with payroll priced as an add-on. Confirm current plan names and per-location fees on the official site.

Official pricing: www.7shifts.com/plans-v/

Considerations

Built for restaurant shift patterns rather than generic SMB scheduling
Deep comparison available against Homebase on this site

Watch-outs

Policy first: freeze rules and availability before buying software
Payroll add-on should be compared to dedicated payroll vendors

These are operator considerations, not test results. We do not claim to have mystery-shopped or independently load-tested this product.

Alternatives

Homebase Scheduling, time clocks, and HR tools for hourly teams. Gusto Full-service payroll and HR for small businesses, including restaurants. Toast Restaurant-first POS platform with payments, online ordering, and add-on modules.

Related guides

Latest news

2026-09-09 7shifts launches Employee Training inside its restaurant HR platform

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