7shifts
8.4#1 in employee scheduling softwareFrom $39.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
Visit7shifts vs ShiftTrained
ShiftTrained
7.5#2 in restaurant employee training softwareFrom $29 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | 7shifts | ShiftTrained |
|---|---|---|
| API access | The site links to a Partner API for integrations. | Custom API access is offered only on Enterprise plans; no public self-service API or SDK documentation is listed. |
| Founded | 2014 | Founders.io lists ShiftTrained as founded in 2026 by Terry Psaltakis. |
| Headquarters | Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada | Chicago, Illinois, 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. | Native menu synchronization is available for Toast and Square POS systems. |
| Notable news | 7shifts announced on April 9, 2026 that it earned Capterra Shortlist and Software Advice FrontRunners recognition for scheduling. | The company announced direct Toast and Square integrations on June 26, 2026. |
| Praise: ease of use | Independent reviewers repeatedly praise the lightweight interface, simple scheduling, drag-and-drop editing and easy shift swaps. | Capterra and Software Advice reviewers repeatedly praise the speed, simplicity and ability for nontechnical restaurant operators to create quizzes from photographed menus. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.7 out of 5 from 1,212 reviews | 5.0 out of 5 from 2 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.5 out of 5 from 129 reviews | 5.0 out of 5 from 1 review |
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
ShiftTrained plans
- Basic$29 a month
- Pro$49 a month
- Max$99 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
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 ShiftTrained if…
ShiftTrained suits restaurant managers who want to turn menus or existing tests into mobile staff quizzes. Its listed plans cover teams of up to 20, 40, or 99 employees.