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What it does
7shifts is a restaurant HR and workforce platform covering hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, time tracking, payroll, tips, communication and retention.Read 14 Oct 2026 · kb.7shifts.com
Product
7shifts describes itself as a restaurant HR platform for managing teams from hiring through retention.Read 30 Sep 2026 · kb.7shifts.com
Free plan
The free plan includes basic scheduling and communication features.Read 30 Sep 2026 · 7shifts.com
Integrations
Listed POS integrations include Toast, Square, Lightspeed, GoTab, Clover, Revel, Qu POS, Cake, Bypass, Aloha and TouchBistro, alongside payroll and other tools.Read 14 Oct 2026 · 7shifts.com
Mobile apps
The 7shifts app for iOS and Android lets employees view schedules, submit availability and time-off requests, message their team, and manage shift trades.Read 30 Sep 2026 · kb.7shifts.com
Security
7shifts says it encrypts data in transit with SSL/TLS 1.2 and at rest with AES 256, and describes PCI-DSS compliance and security audits.Read 30 Sep 2026 · kb.7shifts.com
Headquarters
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CanadaRead 23 Sep 2026 · 7shifts.com
Founded
2014Read 23 Sep 2026 · 7shifts.com
API access
The site links to a Partner API for integrations.Read 30 Sep 2026 · 7shifts.com
API authentication
Admins create bearer access tokens in Company Settings > Developer Tools; legacy API-key authentication is deprecated.Read 14 Oct 2026 · kb.7shifts.com
API limits
API access and OAuth integrations are restricted to certain subscription plans and depend on enabled account features.Read 14 Oct 2026 · developers.7shifts.com
Company facts
LinkedIn lists 7shifts as privately held, founded in 2014, headquartered in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, with 201–500 employees.Read 14 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company history
The company says it was founded by Jordan Boesch in 2014.Read 30 Sep 2026 · 7shifts.com
Documentation and support
7shifts publishes a searchable knowledge base, developer documentation, Academy courses and support chat/contact channels.Read 14 Oct 2026 · 7shifts.com
Free trial
The site offers a 14-day free trial with no credit card required.Read 30 Sep 2026 · 7shifts.com
Funding
CB Insights lists 7shifts as a Series C company with total reported funding of $121.86 million.Read 14 Oct 2026 · cbinsights.com
Hiring and onboarding
The platform posts jobs, tracks applicants, supports digital onboarding, and stores signed documents and certifications.Read 14 Oct 2026 · 7shifts.com
Hiring and training
The platform supports job posting, applicant tracking, onboarding documents, courses, quizzes, and training progress tracking.Read 30 Sep 2026 · 7shifts.com
Integration benefits
POS connections import sales and labor data for forecasting, payroll imports and tip calculations; 7shifts claims 95% sales-forecast accuracy on its integrations page.Read 14 Oct 2026 · 7shifts.com
Labor compliance
Scheduling warnings cover overtime, labor-law exceptions, conflicts, unassigned shifts and minor restrictions, but warnings do not block publishing.Read 14 Oct 2026 · kb.7shifts.com
Legal name
Crunchbase identifies the legal entity as 7shifts Inc. and Jordan Boesch as founder and CEO.Read 14 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Limit: billing
Software Advice reviewers describe unwanted continued subscriptions and difficulty obtaining refunds for unused service.Read 14 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Limit: documentation breadth
A TrustRadius reviewer requested broader training documentation, HR forms and more labor analytics in the mobile app.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Limit: mobile usability
App Store reviewers report clunky interfaces, inconsistent notifications, payment-report controls that do not respond and frustrating account verification.Read 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Limit: performance
Reviews mention slow loading, random logouts, server crashes, delayed notifications and occasional glitches.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Manager Log Book
The Manager Log Book stores shift notes, tasks, sales and labor information in a shared digital record.Read 14 Oct 2026 · kb.7shifts.com
Mobile availability
The employee app is free as part of a restaurant subscription and is available for iOS and Android users.Read 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Notable news
7shifts announced on April 9, 2026 that it earned Capterra Shortlist and Software Advice FrontRunners recognition for scheduling.Read 14 Oct 2026 · 7shifts.com
Payroll
7shifts Payroll imports timesheets and tips, calculates wages and taxes, and generates year-end forms; it is available only for eligible U.S. accounts.Read 14 Oct 2026 · kb.7shifts.com
Payroll and tips
7shifts lists payroll, tip management, automatic wage and tip calculations, and earned wage access among its product features.Read 30 Sep 2026 · 7shifts.com
Praise: communication
Reviewers frequently highlight centralized messaging, announcements, read receipts and reduced calls or texts.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Praise: ease of use
Independent reviewers repeatedly praise the lightweight interface, simple scheduling, drag-and-drop editing and easy shift swaps.Read 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Praise: restaurant specialization
Capterra reviewers say 7shifts handles fast-changing restaurant staffing better than general scheduling products.Read 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Public API
The REST API is available at api.7shifts.com/v2 and exposes scheduling, labor, sales and employee data for integrations and data warehouses.Read 14 Oct 2026 · developers.7shifts.com
Rating on Apple App Store
4.8 out of 5 from 30K ratingsRead 14 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Rating on Capterra
4.7 out of 5 from 1,212 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
4.5 out of 5 from 129 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Google Play
4.6 out of 5 from 9.09K reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · play.google.com
Rating on Software Advice
4.7 out of 5 from 1,212 reviewsRead 14 Oct 2026 · softwareadvice.com
Rating on TrustRadius
9.5 out of 10 from 15 reviews and ratingsRead 14 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
Scheduling
Managers can create schedules with drag-and-drop or automatic scheduling using availability, time off, roles, labor targets and forecasts.Read 14 Oct 2026 · kb.7shifts.com
Security controls
7shifts states that data uses TLS 1.2 in transit, AES-256 at rest, role-based access controls, MFA, security audits and vulnerability management.Read 14 Oct 2026 · kb.7shifts.com
Supported desktop systems
The system requirements list Windows 10 and macOS 12 Monterey as minimum desktop operating systems for using 7shifts.Read 30 Sep 2026 · kb.7shifts.com
System requirements
Supported desktop minimums are Windows 10 and macOS 12; supported browsers include Chrome 87+, Safari 14+, Firefox 80+ and Edge 88+, with Internet Explorer unsupported.Read 14 Oct 2026 · kb.7shifts.com
Team communication
Users can send announcements, message individuals or groups, assign shift tasks and use read receipts without sharing personal phone numbers.Read 14 Oct 2026 · kb.7shifts.com
Time clocking
Employees can clock through connected POS systems or the built-in 7punches mobile time clock, with approved time exported to payroll.Read 14 Oct 2026 · kb.7shifts.com
Tip management
Tip pooling and payouts can use synced POS sales and time-clock data, with distribution rules based on hours, roles or custom settings.Read 14 Oct 2026 · kb.7shifts.com
Training
Training tools provide course creation, quizzes, checklists, microlearning and completion tracking by role or location.Read 14 Oct 2026 · 7shifts.com
Who it serves
7shifts says it serves single-location independents through multi-location groups, including restaurant admins, managers, and employees.Read 30 Sep 2026 · kb.7shifts.com

Plans and prices

Comp Free Basic scheduling, availability and time-off requests · One-way announcements · One location, up to 15 employees · Employee Training not included Read 14 Oct 2026 · 7shifts.com
Premium (up to 30 employees) $149.99 a month billed monthly Employee Training with AI course builder · 7shifts Payroll (US only, +$6 per employee paid) · Tip Management and Task Management · Unlimited employees Read 14 Oct 2026 · 7shifts.com
Premium (31+ employees) $199.99 a month billed monthly Employee Training with AI course builder · 7shifts Payroll (US only, +$6 per employee paid) · Employee Onboarding (US only) · Unlimited employees Read 14 Oct 2026 · 7shifts.com
Comp Free free; single location; up to 15 employees basic scheduling · availability/time-off requests Read 14 Oct 2026 · aitoolsbakery.com
Comp Free Employee limit: 15 · Location limit: 1 Read 30 Sep 2026 · developers.7shifts.com
7shifts Payroll add-on $39.99 a month $39.99/month/location plus $6 per employee paid; $0 platform fee on Premium unlimited regular/off-cycle runs · direct deposit · tax forms Read 14 Oct 2026 · 7shifts.com
Essentials $39.99 a month $39.99/month/location annually or $44.99 monthly up to 30 employees · advanced scheduling · team messaging · basic time clocking Read 14 Oct 2026 · aitoolsbakery.com
Pro $79.99 a month $79.99/month/location annually or $89.99 monthly up to 60 employees · PTO accruals · labor compliance and cost tools · Manager Log Book Read 14 Oct 2026 · aitoolsbakery.com
Premium $134.99 a month $134.99/month/location annually or $149.99 monthly unlimited employees · payroll · tip management · task management · advanced labor forecasting/reporting Read 14 Oct 2026 · aitoolsbakery.com

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