The 7shifts homepage
Score8.1
Rank#43 of 197
PriceFree
Free planYes
Free trialYes
Runs onAndroid, API, iOS, Web

Summary

7shifts is a restaurant HR platform for managing teams from hiring through retention. Its scheduling tools include drag-and-drop calendars, availability-based auto-scheduling tied to labor targets, shift swaps, and time-off and open-shift management. Hiring and training tools cover job postings, applicant tracking, onboarding documents, courses, quizzes, and training progress. The product also lists payroll, tip management, automatic wage and tip calculations, and earned wage access. Restaurant POS integrations named by 7shifts include Toast, Square, Clover, Lightspeed, and TouchBistro, with a Partner API for integrations. The service is available on Android, iOS, and the web; its stated minimum desktop systems are Windows 10 and macOS 12 Monterey. It serves restaurant administrators, managers, and employees, from single-location independents to multi-location groups. The free Comp plan allows up to 15 employees at one location. Essentials, Premium, and Pro are listed without prices, and a 14-day trial is listed.

Who it is for

It suits restaurant owners, administrators, managers, and employees handling schedules, hiring, training, payroll, or tips. Its free Comp plan is limited to one location and 15 employees.

What is good

  • Auto-scheduling considers availability and labor targets.
  • Includes shift swaps, time-off, and open-shift management.
  • Hiring and training tools track applicant and course progress.
  • Names five restaurant POS integrations.
  • Free Comp plan covers up to 15 employees.

What to know first

  • Comp is limited to one location.
  • Comp is limited to 15 employees.
  • Prices for Essentials, Premium, and Pro are not listed.

Verdict

7shifts covers restaurant scheduling alongside hiring, training, payroll, and tip functions. Check the Comp plan limits and plan pricing before deciding whether it fits your team.

7shifts plans and pricing

All plans
Comp Free Employee limit: 15 · Location limit: 1 developers.7shifts.com · 30 Sept 2026
Essentials Not published Employee limit: 30 · Unlimited locations developers.7shifts.com · 30 Sept 2026
Premium Not published Unlimited employees · Unlimited locations developers.7shifts.com · 30 Sept 2026
Pro Not published Unlimited employees · Unlimited locations developers.7shifts.com · 30 Sept 2026

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Facts

Free plan
Yes7shifts.com · 22 Sept 2026
Mobile apps
Yes7shifts.com · 22 Sept 2026
Product
7shifts describes itself as a restaurant HR platform for managing teams from hiring through retention.kb.7shifts.com · 30 Sept 2026
Scheduling
Scheduling tools include drag-and-drop calendars, auto-scheduling based on availability and labor targets, and shift swaps.kb.7shifts.com · 30 Sept 2026
Hiring and training
The platform supports job posting, applicant tracking, onboarding documents, courses, quizzes, and training progress tracking.7shifts.com · 30 Sept 2026
Payroll and tips
7shifts lists payroll, tip management, automatic wage and tip calculations, and earned wage access among its product features.7shifts.com · 30 Sept 2026
Free plan
The free plan includes basic scheduling and communication features.7shifts.com · 30 Sept 2026
Free trial
The site offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.7shifts.com · 30 Sept 2026
Integrations
7shifts names Toast, Square, Clover, Lightspeed, and TouchBistro among its restaurant POS integrations.kb.7shifts.com · 30 Sept 2026
API access
The site links to a Partner API for integrations.7shifts.com · 30 Sept 2026
Security
7shifts says it encrypts data in transit with SSL/TLS 1.2 and at rest with AES 256, and describes PCI-DSS compliance and security audits.kb.7shifts.com · 30 Sept 2026
Mobile apps
The 7shifts app for iOS and Android lets employees view schedules, submit availability and time-off requests, message their team, and manage shift trades.kb.7shifts.com · 30 Sept 2026
Supported desktop systems
The system requirements list Windows 10 and macOS 12 Monterey as minimum desktop operating systems for using 7shifts.kb.7shifts.com · 30 Sept 2026
Who it serves
7shifts says it serves single-location independents through multi-location groups, including restaurant admins, managers, and employees.kb.7shifts.com · 30 Sept 2026
Company history
The company says it was founded by Jordan Boesch in 2014.7shifts.com · 30 Sept 2026

Company

Founded
20147shifts.com · 23 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada7shifts.com · 23 Sept 2026

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