7shifts
8.4#1 in employee scheduling softwareFrom $39.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
Visit7shifts vs Ordio
What both publish
| Fact | 7shifts | Ordio |
|---|---|---|
| Company history | The company says it was founded by Jordan Boesch in 2014. | The homepage says David Keuenhof founded Sushi Ninja in 2009, Ordio launched in 2020, and Ordio’s tools were developed in response to operational planning, time-tracking and payroll needs. |
| Founded | 2014 | 2021 |
| Headquarters | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | Cologne, Germany |
| Integrations | Listed POS integrations include Toast, Square, Lightspeed, GoTab, Clover, Revel, Qu POS, Cake, Bypass, Aloha and TouchBistro, alongside payroll and other tools. | The App Store offers integrations for POS, reservations, exports, HR and payroll; availability and fees can depend on the partner and plan. |
| 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. | Ordio says its employee apps are available for iOS, Android and Huawei and support shifts, time tracking and on-the-go information. |
| Product | 7shifts describes itself as a restaurant HR platform for managing teams from hiring through retention. | Ordio is HR and workforce software for shift-based teams, combining scheduling, time tracking, absence management, payroll data and HR workflows. |
| Scheduling | Managers can create schedules with drag-and-drop or automatic scheduling using availability, time off, roles, labor targets and forecasts. | Its scheduling feature builds duty rotas and shift plans using applications, availability or direct assignment, with AI assistance. |
| 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. | The homepage describes Ordio as GDPR-ready, with servers in Germany, ISO-certified operations and audit-ready documentation. |
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
Ordio plans
- Starter€89 a month
- Plus€129 a month
- Pro€169 a month
- Enterprise€344 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 Ordio if…
Ordio suits shift-based organizations needing scheduling, attendance, absence, payroll, and HR workflows. It fits teams wanting employee mobile apps and AI-assisted operational tasks.