Alternatives · Shift Scheduling
7shifts alternatives
7shifts compared with 6 alternatives: Homebase, When I Work, Deputy, Sling by Toast, Connecteam and 1 more.
7shifts has a free plan. Paid plans start at $39.99 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials). 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7shiftsThis tool | Free plan · from $39.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Homebase | Free plan · from $24/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| When I Work | Free trial · from $2.50/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Deputy | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Sling by Toast | Free plan · from $1.70/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Connecteam | Free plan · from $29/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Planday | Free trial · from $2.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
7shifts starts at $39.99 a month and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Homebase, When I Work, Deputy, Sling by Toast, Connecteam and Planday start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from 7shifts
- Free plan · from $24/mo
Homebase
Small-business scheduling, time clock and payroll, priced per location
- Homebase starts at $24 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials). 7shifts starts at $39.99 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials).
- Homebase also covers job board posting and employee records.
- 7shifts also covers applicant tracking.
Suits: Single-location shops and restaurants with up to 10 staff, on the free plan
- Free trial · from $2.50/mo
When I Work
Staff scheduling with auto-fill, shift trades and an add-on time clock
- When I Work starts at $2.50 per user / month (Essentials, without time tracking). 7shifts starts at $39.99 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials).
- 7shifts has a free plan. When I Work does not, though it has a free trial.
- When I Work also covers auto-scheduling.
- 7shifts also covers payroll and applicant tracking.
Suits: Restaurants, retail stores and call centers scheduling hourly staff
- Free trial · from $5/mo
Deputy
Shift scheduling, time clock and labor-law tools for hourly teams
- Deputy starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (Lite). 7shifts starts at $39.99 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials).
- 7shifts has a free plan. Deputy does not, though it has a free trial.
- Deputy also covers auto-scheduling.
- 7shifts also covers team chat and applicant tracking.
Suits: Hospitality, retail and healthcare employers scheduling hourly staff
- Free plan · from $1.70/mo
Sling by Toast
Free shift scheduling for up to 30 users, with paid time clock tiers
- Sling by Toast starts at $1.70 per user / month, billed annually (Premium). 7shifts starts at $39.99 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials).
- Sling by Toast also covers tasks and auto-scheduling.
- 7shifts also covers payroll and applicant tracking.
Suits: Teams of up to 30 that want free scheduling and messaging
- Free plan · from $29/mo
Connecteam
Employee app for shifts, time clock, chat and HR, free up to 10 users
- Connecteam starts at $29 per month for up to 30 users, billed annually (Operations Basic). 7shifts starts at $39.99 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials).
- Connecteam also covers auto-scheduling and forms.
- 7shifts also covers payroll and applicant tracking.
Suits: Businesses with up to 10 staff that want a free all-in-one employee app
- Free trial · from $2.99/mo
Planday
Rota planning, punch clock and payroll reports for shift-based teams
- Planday starts at $2.99 per user / month (Starter, minimum 5 users). 7shifts starts at $39.99 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials).
- 7shifts has a free plan. Planday does not, though it has a free trial.
- Planday also covers auto-scheduling and employee records.
- 7shifts also covers payroll and applicant tracking.
Suits: Restaurants, bars and hotels running rotas across several sites
Limits worth knowing in 7shifts
- Plans are priced per location and capped by headcount: Essentials covers up to 30 employees and Pro up to 60 at each location.
- 7shifts Payroll is US-only at $39.99 per location a month plus $6 per employee paid; Premium includes the base fee but not the per-employee charge.
- Add-ons cost extra per location a month: Tip Management $49.99, Manager Log Book $14.99 and Task Management $12.99. Onboarding packages are $2.99 each.
- Integrations center on restaurant POS systems such as Toast, Square, Clover and Lightspeed, and payroll services such as ADP, Gusto and Paychex.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to 7shifts?
The alternatives to 7shifts in this directory are Homebase, When I Work, Deputy, Sling by Toast, Connecteam and Planday. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with 7shifts.
Is there a free alternative to 7shifts?
Yes. Homebase, Sling by Toast and Connecteam have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.