The best 7shifts alternatives in 2026

The alternatives, in detail

1. 01

   GetUp

   Our product

   Best for: Multi-site groups, including brands that aren't restaurants

   Flat plans that include up to 10 locations on Scale, with check-in codes, wages from real hours, an invoice archive and accountant logins. GetUp has no tip management and doesn't file payroll taxes.

   Where it's strong

   • Several brands and locations under one account and one login
   • Wages calculated from each person's real check-in and check-out times
   • An invoice and receipt archive with the original files, plus sales invoices in the Stock module on Scale
   • Accountants get their own login with per-feature access, without taking an employee seat
   • An AI assistant that answers from your own shifts, wages and invoices

   Watch out for

   • It doesn't withhold or file payroll taxes, so US and UK teams still finish payroll with a provider or accountant
   • One account is one company: separate legal entities need separate accounts
   • No free plan, and no billing in GBP
   • Staff check in by entering a code shown on the location's tablet, so everyone needs their own login

   $108 / €99 a month

   Flat monthly plans. Core is $108 for up to 25 employees, 3 locations and 2 brands; Growth is $173 (60 employees, 6 locations); Scale is $282 (100 employees, 10 locations). Extra employees on Core cost $7 each a month. Billed in USD, EUR or PLN.

   Source: getup.dev pricing, checked September 15, 2026

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2. 02

   Homebase

   Best for: Small US restaurants

   Free for one location, then per-location plans with unlimited employees and a Tip Manager add-on.

   Where it's strong

   • A free plan for a single small location
   • Unlimited employees on paid plans, priced per location
   • Payroll, tip management and hiring add-ons in the same product
   • A 14-day free trial of All-in-One with no card

   Watch out for

   • Each extra location is another full plan fee
   • Pricing is in USD and the product is built around US small businesses
   • Payroll and tip management cost extra

   Free for 1 location

   Basic is free for one location and up to 10 employees. Paid plans are per location a month, billed annually: Essentials $24, Plus $56, All-in-One $96 ($30, $70 and $120 monthly). Payroll is $39 a month plus $6 per employee paid.

   Source: joinhomebase.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

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3. 03

   Sling

   Best for: Free scheduling

   Free for up to 30 users; paid plans from $2 per user.

   Where it's strong

   • Free scheduling and messaging for up to 30 users
   • Labor cost and overtime tracking from Premium
   • You pay only for active users, prorated when someone leaves

   Watch out for

   • Kiosk clock-in and reports need the Business plan
   • Per-user pricing once you pass the free plan
   • No invoicing features

   Free for up to 30 users

   Free for up to 30 users. Premium is $2 per user a month ($1.70 annually) and adds mobile time tracking, labor cost and overtime tracking. Business is $4 ($3.40 annually) and adds kiosk time tracking, reports and PTO management.

   Source: getsling.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

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4. 04

   When I Work

   Best for: Per-user pricing

   From $2.50 per user, with no per-location fee.

   Where it's strong

   • A low per-user entry price
   • Auto scheduling and multi-week schedules on Essentials
   • Team messaging built in
   • Payroll integrations available on every plan

   Watch out for

   • Scheduling rules, role permissions and custom reports start on Pro
   • Payroll happens in a connected payroll product, not in When I Work
   • Priced per user

   $2.50 per user / month

   Per user a month: Essentials $2.50, Pro $5, Premium $8. 14-day free trial with no card; payroll runs through integrations.

   Source: wheniwork.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

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5. 05

   Deputy

   Best for: Forecasting-led scheduling

   Demand forecasting and biometric clocking on Core.

   Where it's strong

   • Demand forecasting and advanced scheduling on the Core plan
   • Biometric time clocking and automatic timesheet approval on Core
   • Labor law compliance tools from the entry plan
   • Deputy AI included on every plan

   Watch out for

   • Every plan is priced per user, so cost rises with each hire
   • Payroll and HR are paid add-ons on top of scheduling
   • No customer invoicing

   $5 per user / month

   Per user a month: Lite $5, Core $6.50, Pro $9, with 10% off annual billing and a $30 monthly minimum (£20 in the UK). Deputy Payroll is $8 per user plus a $49 monthly base fee; HR is $2 per user.

   Source: deputy.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

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6. 06

   Rotaready

   Best for: UK hospitality groups

   Hospitality rota software with AI sales forecasting and payroll exports, sold on quotes.

   Where it's strong

   • Automated rota scheduling
   • AI sales forecasting to staff against expected demand
   • Exports to many payroll systems

   Watch out for

   • No published prices
   • Bought through a sales conversation rather than self-serve

   Quote only

   Pro, Pro + Forecasting and Premium plans, all priced on request.

   Source: theaccessgroup.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

7. 07

   Planday

   Best for: UK and European hospitality

   Per-user pricing from £2.99 in the UK and a 30-day free trial.

   Where it's strong

   • A low per-user price on Starter in the UK
   • A 30-day free trial without a card
   • A natural fit if you already use Xero

   Watch out for

   • User minimums on Starter and Plus
   • Pro pricing is only available on request
   • No invoicing features

   £2.99 per user / month

   UK pricing: Starter £2.99 per user a month (5-user minimum), Plus £4.49 per user (10-user minimum) plus a £15 monthly fee, Pro on custom pricing. 30-day free trial with no card.

   Source: planday.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

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