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7shifts vs IFTTT

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7shifts

Software

Restaurant team management made easy

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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IFTTT

Software

Automate almost anything with IFTTT

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: 7shifts subscription automatically renews at expiry for the same period at the then-current rate and fees are non-refundable, per 7shifts' Terms of Service.; IFTTT free plan limited to only 2 applets total
  • They diverge on capability: 7shifts covers Employee scheduling, IFTTT covers If-then applets.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 7shifts and IFTTT actually diverge.

Attributes where 7shifts and IFTTT differ
Attribute7shiftsIFTTT
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Founded20142011

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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.

Only in 7shifts

  • Employee scheduling
  • Time clocking
  • Team communication
  • Tip pooling
  • Labor compliance
  • Hiring
  • Toast
  • Square

Only in IFTTT

  • If-then applets
  • Webhooks
  • Smart home integration
  • Social media
  • Email notifications
  • Data logging
  • 650+ services
  • Smart home devices

Both cover

  • Web support

What people use each for

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

7shifts

  • Point of Salenot IFTTT
  • Order Managementnot IFTTT
  • Inventory Controlnot IFTTT
  • Staff Schedulingnot IFTTT

IFTTT

  • Casual automation with up to 2 simple applets via free plannot 7shifts
  • Power users requiring 20 applets and multi-action capabilities via Pro plannot 7shifts
  • Advanced automation with unlimited applets and AI services via Pro+ plannot 7shifts

Where each one falls short

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

7shifts

  • Subscription automatically renews at expiry for the same period at the then-current rate and fees are non-refundable, per 7shifts' Terms of Service.
  • 7shifts may increase fees annually without notice to track CPI inflation, or with 30 days notice for other fee changes, per its Terms of Service.

IFTTT

  • Free plan limited to only 2 applets total
  • Free plan applets run at standard speed; fastest speeds require Pro tier
  • Free plan excludes webhooks, multi-action applets, and Twitter integrations
  • Free plan limited to 30-day onboarding support; paid plans offer ongoing customer support

Pricing, plan by plan

7shifts

Free
  • CompFree
    • Basic scheduling
    • 1 location
  • Appetizer$29.99/month
    • Scheduling
    • Time clocking
  • Entree$69.99/month
    • Tip pooling
    • Labor compliance
  • The Works$135/month
    • Full features
    • Task management

IFTTT

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the IFTTT review.

Which should you pick?

Choose 7shifts if

  • You need employee scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want time clocking.
7shifts review

Choose IFTTT if

  • You need if-then applets.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want webhooks.
IFTTT review

Questions people ask

Is 7shifts or IFTTT better?
Neither clearly leads. 7shifts starts at Free and IFTTT at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 7shifts or IFTTT?
7shifts starts at Free and IFTTT at Free.
Does 7shifts or IFTTT run on more platforms?
7shifts runs on Web, Ios, Android. IFTTT runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use 7shifts for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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 IFTTT is typically brought in for.
What can 7shifts do that IFTTT cannot?
7shifts covers Employee scheduling, Time clocking, Team communication, Tip pooling. IFTTT covers If-then applets, Webhooks, Smart home integration, Social media. Both handle Web support.
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