ShiftFlow vs 7shifts
The simpler 7shifts alternative
7shifts is a solid restaurant scheduler, but costs climb quickly as you add features and locations. ShiftFlow keeps the essentials — scheduling, swaps, availability, messaging — in one simple plan that starts free.
Feature-gated tiers
The features you actually need land in higher tiers. ShiftFlow includes swaps, messaging, and availability on every plan.
Restaurant-only focus
7shifts is built strictly for restaurants. ShiftFlow works for any hourly team — retail, cafes, gyms, clinics.
Per-location price creep
ShiftFlow’s paid plan is one flat price per location with unlimited employees.
Side by side
| Feature | ShiftFlow | 7shifts |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Up to 10 employees, full features | Limited free tier |
| Unlimited employees on paid | Yes | Varies by tier |
| Automatic scheduling | Included | Higher tiers |
| Shift swaps | Included | Included |
| Team messaging | Included | Included |
| Works outside restaurants | Any hourly team | Restaurants only |
| Pricing | Free, then $29/location | $34.99+/location/month |
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Switch from 7shifts in an afternoon
Add your roster, set your shift structure, and publish your first schedule the same day.
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