7shifts vs Deputy

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is 7shifts or Deputy better?

Neither clearly leads. 7shifts starts at Free and Deputy at $3.5/user/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, 7shifts or Deputy?

7shifts has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for 7shifts and $3.5/user/month for Deputy.

Does 7shifts or Deputy run on more platforms?

Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.

Can I use 7shifts for free?

Yes. 7shifts has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Deputy starts at $3.5/user/month.

What is 7shifts best used for?

7shifts is most often used for point of sale, order management, inventory control, staff scheduling. Of those, point of sale and order management are not what Deputy is typically brought in for.

What can 7shifts do that Deputy cannot?

7shifts covers Employee scheduling, Time clocking, Tip pooling, Labor compliance. Deputy covers AI scheduling, Time tracking, Demand forecasting, Compliance. Both handle Team communication, Toast, Square, QuickBooks.