7shifts
Restaurant employee scheduling, time clocking, payroll and team messaging in one platform.
Free planPaid from $39.99/location/mo14-day trial
- Web app
- iOS (iPhone & iPad)
- Android
7shifts vs When I Work
A side-by-side comparison to help you choose.
It is a close call
Both apps score similarly — your choice depends on your priorities below.
When I Work
All-in-one employee scheduling, time tracking and team messaging for hourly teams
Paid SubscriptionFrom $2.5014-day trial
- Web app
- iOS (iPhone & iPad)
- Android
Feature comparison
| 7shifts | When I Work | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Pricing | Free+Paid | Paid Subscription |
| Starting price | From $39.99/location/mo | From $2.50 |
| Free plan | Included | Included |
| Offers free trial | Yes (14 days) | Yes (14 days) |
| Platforms | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android |
| Integrations | — | Zapier |
| Best for | Independent restaurants and small hospitality groups Multi-location restaurant operators needing labor compliance and forecasting Operators wanting scheduling, tips and payroll in one system Restaurants already on Toast, Square, Clover or Lightspeed POS | Restaurants, cafes, bars Retail shops and franchises Healthcare providers and clinics Multi-location service businesses Any hourly, shift-based team of 5 to 500 |
| Founded | 2014 | — |
| Company | 7shifts Inc. | When I Work, Inc. |