Alternatives decision guide · Updated 2026-08-22
7shifts alternatives: choose the reason you are switching first
Name the constraint: pricing unit, broader HR stack, compliance depth, or simpler low-cost scheduling.
7shifts baseline: restaurant-specific scheduling/payroll platform. Exact current public dollar pricing was not verified here.
Alternative directions
| Alternative | Pricing | Operational direction | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homebase | Basic $0/location/month for 1 location up to 10 employees. Displayed monthly/annual-equivalent pricing: Essentials $30/$24, Plus $70/$56, All-in-One $120/$96 per location/month. Payroll add-on available. | Broader hourly-team suite spanning hiring, HR/compliance, communication and task management. | Visit Homebase |
| Deputy | Lite $5/user/month, Core $6.50, Pro $9; official pricing states a $30 minimum monthly spend for Lite/Core/Pro. Payroll add-on is separately priced. | Higher tiers include advanced compliance, demand forecasting and labor optimization. | Visit Deputy |
| Sling | Free plan up to 30 users. Premium shown at $2/user/month monthly or $1.70 annual-equivalent; Business $4/$3.40. | Premium includes labor-cost/overtime tracking; Business adds reports, no-show, sick-callout and PTO management. | Visit Sling |
When not to switch
If restaurant-specific POS/labor workflows remain your main need and you cannot name a concrete limitation, “alternative” alone is not a reason to migrate.
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