7shifts
8.4#1 in employee scheduling softwareFrom $39.99 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
Visit7shifts vs TabPref
What both publish
| Fact | 7shifts | TabPref |
|---|---|---|
| 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. | Timecards can be exported in CSV and Excel formats compatible with ADP, Gusto, Paychex, Toast Payroll, and other major payroll providers; direct integrations are available on paid plans. |
| Product | 7shifts describes itself as a restaurant HR platform for managing teams from hiring through retention. | TabPref combines hospitality workforce management with professional networking for establishments, service professionals, vendors, and consumers. |
| Scheduling | Managers can create schedules with drag-and-drop or automatic scheduling using availability, time off, roles, labor targets and forecasts. | Scheduling includes AI assistance, drag-and-drop tools, shift swaps, and an open-shift marketplace. |
| 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. | TabPref says it stores data in U.S.-based PostgreSQL databases, uses TLS in transit and AES-256 at rest, and applies role-based access control. |
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
TabPref plans
- Free starter planFree
- Paid plans—
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 TabPref if…
TabPref suits independent restaurants and bars with 5–50 employees, multi-unit operators with 2–50 locations, hotel and casino teams, and catering companies. It also serves hospitality professionals, vendors, and consumers who want networking, event discovery, or messaging.