7shifts
8.4#1 in employee scheduling softwareFrom $39.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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What both publish
| Fact | 7shifts | Homebase |
|---|---|---|
| API access | The site links to a Partner API for integrations. | API keys are read-only by default and require approval; partners can request write permissions from Homebase representatives. |
| Company facts | LinkedIn lists 7shifts as privately held, founded in 2014, headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with 201–500 employees. | LinkedIn lists Homebase as privately held, founded in 2014, headquartered in San Francisco and employing 201–500 people. |
| Founded | 2014 | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Integrations | Listed POS integrations include Toast, Square, Lightspeed, GoTab, Clover, Revel, Qu POS, Cake, Bypass, Aloha and TouchBistro, alongside payroll and other tools. | The integrations directory lists 17 connections including Square, Toast, Clover, Shopify, ADP, Gusto, QuickBooks, Paychex, Lightspeed and payroll providers. |
| Notable news | 7shifts announced on April 9, 2026 that it earned Capterra Shortlist and Software Advice FrontRunners recognition for scheduling. | The April 3, 2024 financing announcement said Homebase served more than 100,000 small businesses and tracked over 1 billion hours for 2.5 million workers in the prior year. |
| Payroll | 7shifts Payroll imports timesheets and tips, calculates wages and taxes, and generates year-end forms; it is available only for eligible U.S. accounts. | Homebase payroll calculates wages, overtime, tips and taxes and supports direct deposit plus tax filings. |
| Product | 7shifts describes itself as a restaurant HR platform for managing teams from hiring through retention. | Homebase combines scheduling, time tracking, and payroll with hiring, onboarding, HR, compliance, and team communication for hourly teams. |
| Public API | The REST API is available at api.7shifts.com/v2 and exposes scheduling, labor, sales and employee data for integrations and data warehouses. | Homebase exposes a public JSON API at api.joinhomebase.com using bearer authentication and an Accept header for API versioning. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.8 out of 5 from 30K ratings | 4.8 out of 5 from 95K ratings. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.7 out of 5 from 1,212 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 1,157 reviews. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 129 reviews | 4.6 out of 5 from 619 reviews. |
7shifts plans
- CompFree
- Premium (up to 30 employees)$149.99 a month
- Premium (31+ employees)$199.99 a month
- CompFree
- Essentials$39.99 a month
- 7shifts Payroll add-on$39.99 a month
Homebase plans
- BasicFree
- Task Manager add-on$13 a month
- Tip Manager add-on$25 a month
- Background checks add-on$30, paid once
- Essentials$30 a month
- Payroll add-on$49 a month
Pick 7shifts if…
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.
Pick Homebase if…
Homebase may suit businesses that need to coordinate shifts, gather availability, and manage time-off requests. Its web and iOS access may fit teams whose staff use mobile devices as well as browsers.