7shifts Essentials
The 7shifts Essentials plan costs $39.99 per location / month, billed annually ($44.99 billed monthly).
What the plan includes
Up to 30 employees. Adds schedule templates and breaks, team messaging with SMS reminders, a basic time clock and custom permissions.
As stated on 7shifts.comThe plans either side of it
- Comp$0one below
One location and up to 15 employees: basic scheduling, availability and time-off requests, one-way announcements.
- Pro$79.99 per location / month, billed annually ($89.99 billed monthly)one above
Up to 60 employees. Adds PTO accruals, labor compliance and cost tools, clock-in limits by location and the Manager Log Book. Marked best value.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| When To Work | $38 a month | No |
| Snap Schedule | $37.50 a month | No |
| Shiftbase | $30.16 a month | Yes |
| Schedulefly | $30 a month | No |
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
7shifts Essentials questions
How much is the 7shifts Essentials plan?
The 7shifts Essentials plan costs $39.99 per location / month, billed annually ($44.99 billed monthly). Up to 30 employees. Adds schedule templates and breaks, team messaging with SMS reminders, a basic time clock and custom permissions.
What is the difference between 7shifts Comp and Essentials?
Comp costs $0 and gives you one location and up to 15 employees: basic scheduling, availability and time-off requests, one-way announcements. Essentials costs $39.99 per location / month, billed annually ($44.99 billed monthly) and gives you up to 30 employees. Adds schedule templates and breaks, team messaging with SMS reminders, a basic time clock and custom permissions.
Is it worth moving from Essentials to Pro?
That depends on what you need. Pro costs $79.99 per location / month, billed annually ($89.99 billed monthly) and adds up to 60 employees. Adds PTO accruals, labor compliance and cost tools, clock-in limits by location and the Manager Log Book. Marked best value. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does 7shifts have a free plan or a trial?
Yes. Comp plan, free for one location with up to 15 employees: basic scheduling, shift trades and open shifts, availability and time-off requests, and one-way announcements. There is also a 14-day free trial of the Pro plan, no credit card needed.
When was this checked?
Oct 18, 2026, against https://www.7shifts.com/pricing/. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.