Shifty vs 7shifts
7shifts is a restaurant-focused scheduling tool priced per location. Shifty is one flat $9.99 a month for the team β opening another site does not change the bill.
β‘ Quick verdict
7shifts fits multi-location chains needing tip pooling + POS integrations. Shifty fits small operators (1β5 sites) who want full features per-seat without per-location penalty as they grow.
| Feature | Shifty | 7shifts |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $9.99/month flat, any team size | From $34.99/month per location |
| Best for | Cafes, restaurants, bars (1β30) | Multi-location restaurant chains |
| Setup time | Under 5 minutes | 30β60 min |
| Shift scheduling | β | β |
| Shift swaps & requests | β | β |
| GPS time tracking | β | β |
| Push notifications | β | β |
| Open shifts | β | β |
| PDF/CSV export | β Free | Paid plans only |
| AI schedule scanning | β Unique | β |
| Multi-language (33) | β | EN+limited |
| Payroll calculation | β | β |
| Calendar sync | β Apple & Google | β |
Why teams switch from 7shifts to Shifty
π° No per-location fees
7shifts paid plans start at $34.99 per location per month β open a 4th location and you pay $140/mo just in base fees. Shifty charges a flat $9.99 a month regardless of how many sites or how many people you schedule.
β‘ 5-minute setup
Download Shifty, create your team, add your first shift. No sales calls, no implementation.
π 33 languages
Shifty supports 33 languages out of the box β built for international teams.
πΈ AI schedule scanning
Take a photo of any existing schedule β Shifty converts it automatically.
Real-world pricing comparison
| Plan | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| 7shifts EntrΓ©e (3 locations) | ~$105 | ~$1,260 |
| Shifty Pro (15 employees, unlimited locations) | $59.85 | ~$599 |
7shifts pricing stacks per location. Shifty's per-seat pricing stays the same total regardless of how many sites β just your active employee count.
How to switch from 7shifts in three steps
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1
Screenshot your current 7shifts schedule
Open last week and take a screenshot.
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Use Shifty's AI scan
Upload the screenshot β Shifty reads it and creates the schedule.
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Invite your team
Generate an invite code and send it. Employees see shifts immediately.
The whole migration usually takes under 20 minutes for a small team.
When 7shifts might be the better choice
We're honest: 7shifts is a good product. It may be the better choice if:
- β’ You need integrated tip pooling and POS-driven labor reports.
- β’ You operate 5+ restaurant locations and want deep restaurant-specific analytics.
- β’ You strongly prefer a desktop scheduling experience.
But if you run a small cafe, restaurant, or bar with under 30 people and want something that just works β Shifty is built exactly for you.
Frequently asked questions
Is Shifty free?
Free for 7 days with everything unlocked, no card required. After that, editing the schedule needs Shifty Pro at $9.99/month β one price per team, no matter how many employees.
Can I import my 7shifts schedule?
Take a screenshot β Shifty's AI converts it into digital shifts.
Does Shifty work on Android?
Yes β both iOS and Android.
Does Shifty have POS integrations?
Not yet. If your workflow depends on tightly integrated POS labor reports, 7shifts is the better fit today.
Ready to try the simpler alternative?
Build your first schedule in under 5 minutes. Free for small teams, no credit card needed.