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7shifts
Restaurant team management made easy
As of 30 August 2026, 7shifts is free to use. 7shifts is a team management platform built specifically for restaurants. Softwr lists it under Restaurants. 7shifts is made by 7shifts Inc., launched in 2014, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
What 7shifts does
7shifts is a team management platform built specifically for restaurants. It simplifies scheduling, reduces labor costs, and improves team communication. Over 35,000 restaurants use 7shifts to manage scheduling, time clocking, tip pooling, and team engagement.
What people use it for
- Point of Sale
- Order Management
- Inventory Control
- Staff Scheduling
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Where it falls short
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- Pro plan pricing not published on the website
- No feature comparison details between free and Pro tiers shown
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Pricing
What 7shifts costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Comp
Free
- Basic scheduling
- 1 location
Appetizer
$29.99 /mo
- Scheduling
- Time clocking
Entree
$69.99 /mo
- Tip pooling
- Labor compliance
The Works
$135 /mo
- Full features
- Task management
Capabilities
Features
Employee scheduling
Time clocking
Team communication
Tip pooling
Labor compliance
Hiring
Toast
Integration with Toast
Square
Integration with Square
Lightspeed
Integration with Lightspeed
Revel
Integration with Revel
QuickBooks
Integration with QuickBooks
Web support
Available on web
Answered, with sources
Questions people ask
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What does 7shifts' free plan include?
The free plan includes basic scheduling and communication features. No credit card is required, and users can trial all features free for 14 days with no upfront commitment.
SourceIs there flexibility in billing between monthly and annual plans on 7shifts?
Yes, 7shifts allows you to choose between monthly and annual plans with no up-front commitment required. You can switch between billing frequencies as your business needs change.
SourceHow do I upgrade from the free plan to the Pro plan?
7shifts offers a Pro plan as an upgrade from the free version, but specific pricing and features are not published on the main website. Contact their sales team or book a demo to learn about Pro plan costs and capabilities.
SourceBehind it
Who makes 7shifts
- Company
- 7shifts Inc.
- Based in
- Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
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