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7shifts Alternatives

Should you replace 7shifts?

Deputy is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for 7shifts.

7shifts

Current
Seat-based Payg
4.5/5
Annual cost
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Seats assigned
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This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.

7shifts alternatives

See how 7shifts compares to 8 alternative apps you can switch to.

DeputyBest FitPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Deputy brings superior cross-industry compliance and broader workforce management, but sacrifices the restaurant-specific sales forecasting and tip management depth of 7shifts.
PlandayWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Planday cuts payroll admin for Xero users but lacks restaurant-specific features like tip tracking and sales-based scheduling.
When I Wo...Worth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--When I Work cuts scheduling costs nearly in half and deploys in days, but sacrifices 7shifts' sales forecasting and restaurant compliance depth.
CameloWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Camelo delivers core scheduling at one-third of 7shifts' cost by stripping out restaurant payroll complexity and sales forecasting.
BizimplyWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Better HR compliance than 7shifts, but weaker US POS integrations and no tip management automation.
WorklyWorth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--Workly cuts subscription costs by half but drops the restaurant intelligence like sales-based scheduling and tip management that 7shifts provides.
Shiftn Sc...Worth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--ShiftNote trades 7shifts' payroll complexity for a superior daily logbook experience at roughly half the cost.
Hotschedu...Worth ConsideringPublic pricingAvg. switch cost--HotSchedules offers unmatched enterprise compliance and POS depth but demands twice the implementation time and training overhead.

Deputy and Planday selected for comparison.

Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
7shifts

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Comp

Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.

Deputy

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Scheduling

Public catalog pricing estimate.

Planday

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Public pricing

Public catalog pricing estimate.

3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
7shifts

$0

No migration in the current app baseline.

Deputy

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After $2,500 estimated migration cost.

Planday

--

After $2,800 estimated migration cost.

Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
7shifts

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Deputy

75/100

Deputy excels for retail, healthcare, and hospitality chains managing complex labor laws across multiple jurisdictions or countries. Operations and HR teams adopt it quickly for robust time clocking and leave compliance, but restaurant operators will miss the sales-driven forecasting and tip management that 7shifts built specifically for foodservice.

Planday

74/100

Multi-location hospitality and retail groups benefit most from Planday's native Xero payroll sync and compliance tools across jurisdictions. Independent single-location restaurants struggle with minimum seat requirements and the lack of tip management features. Finance teams appreciate automated cost allocation that eliminates manual payroll reconciliation.

Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
7shifts

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Public adoption signal for the current app.

Deputy

low

Deputy is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 3 weeks and $2,500 one-time cost.

Planday

low

Planday is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 3 weeks and $2,800 one-time cost.

User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
7shifts

4.5/5.0

5200 reviews

Deputy

4.6/5.0

3500 reviews

Planday

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Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
7shifts

No migration needed

Deputy

3 weeks

High

Deputy is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 3 weeks and $2,500 one-time cost.

Planday

3 weeks

High

Planday is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 3 weeks and $2,800 one-time cost.

Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
7shifts

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Deputy

$2,500

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Planday

$2,800

Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.

Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
7shifts

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Deputy

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Planday

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Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
7shifts

100%

Deputy

0%

  • No native tip pooling or distribution management
  • Lacks sales forecasting based on POS historical data
  • No integrated hiring or applicant tracking system
  • Limited restaurant-specific compliance templates
  • Manager log book lacks F&B operational checklists
Planday

0%

  • No native tip pooling or distribution tracking
  • Lacks restaurant-specific sales forecasting tools
  • Minimum 10-employee count on standard plans
  • No built-in hiring or onboarding workflows
  • Weaker POS integration depth for non-Xero systems
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
7shifts
SOC 2GDPR
Deputy
SOC 2 Type IIISO 27001GDPR
Planday

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Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
7shifts

You already standardize on this app.

Deputy

You operate across retail, healthcare, or multiple industries and need enterprise-grade compliance beyond restaurant-specific requirements

Planday

You already use Xero for accounting and operate multiple locations requiring centralized payroll

Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
7shifts

Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.

Deputy

You rely on sales-based labor forecasting, tip management, or integrated hiring workflows tailored specifically for restaurants

Planday

You rely on tip management, sales forecasting, or deep integrations with restaurant-specific POS systems

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