# 7shifts vs Deputy

| Attribute | 7shifts | Deputy |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 62.9 (35% (low)) | 60.3 (55% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"7shifts provides restaurants with integrated tools for employee scheduling, payroll processing, labor compliance, and team performance management. It consolidates workflows into a single platform to help managers save time, reduce administrative overhead, and build stronger teams. It is indexed under Employee Scheduling.","source":"https://www.7shifts.com/comp-pricing-changes-2025/","question":"What is 7shifts?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"7shifts offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans are also available: Free and Pro. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.7shifts.com/comp-pricing-changes-2025/","question":"Is 7shifts free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"7shifts supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.7shifts.com/comp-pricing-changes-2025/","question":"What platforms does 7shifts support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for 7shifts, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.7shifts.com/comp-pricing-changes-2025/","question":"Can 7shifts be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 8 integrations for 7shifts, including ADP, QuickBooks, Gusto, HigherMe, Toast, Square, Custom API and POS. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.7shifts.com/comp-pricing-changes-2025/","question":"What does 7shifts integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"7shifts is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://www.7shifts.com/comp-pricing-changes-2025/","question":"Where is 7shifts available?","confidence":0.5}]` | `[{"answer":"A cloud-based workforce management solution for shift-based businesses. Handles scheduling, timekeeping, compliance automation, payroll integration, leave management, and team communication using AI to optimize schedules and reduce manual administrative work. It is indexed under Employee Scheduling.","source":"https://www.deputy.com/pricing","question":"What is Deputy?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Deputy is a paid product; published pricing starts at $5 per user per month. It is sold across 3 plans (Lite, Core and Pro). There is no free tier. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.deputy.com/pricing","question":"How much does Deputy cost?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Deputy supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.deputy.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does Deputy support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Deputy, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.deputy.com/pricing","question":"Can Deputy be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 20 integrations for Deputy, including AirWatch, Allara Global, Astute Payroll, Azure, Box, Equals, Flex Catering and intelliHR, plus 12 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.deputy.com/pricing","question":"What does Deputy integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and ISO 27001 for Deputy. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Deputy not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.deputy.com/compliance-hub","question":"What security certifications does Deputy have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"Deputy is available in Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. Its primary markets are Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom and New Zealand.","source":"https://www.deputy.com/pricing","question":"Where is Deputy available?","confidence":0.75}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Cloud-based software that helps restaurants manage employee scheduling, track time and attendance, ensure labor law compliance, and integrate with payroll systems. Includes team communication, task management, and performance tracking features. | Cloud-based shift scheduling system that automates staff scheduling, manages leave and availability, enforces labor law compliance, and integrates with payroll and HR systems. |
| features.capabilities | `{"pricing_model":"freemium","sales_labor_forecasting":true,"mobile_app_shift_swapping":true,"algorithmic_auto_scheduling":true,"payroll_adp_gusto_integration":true,"point_of_sale_pos_integration":true,"open_shift_bidding_marketplace":true,"labor_law_overtime_compliance_alerts":true}` | `{"pricing_model":"per_employee_monthly","sales_labor_forecasting":true,"mobile_app_shift_swapping":true,"algorithmic_auto_scheduling":true,"kiosk_facial_recognition_clock_in":true,"labor_law_overtime_compliance_alerts":true}` |
| integrations.count | 4 | 1 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"ADP"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"Gusto"},{"name":"HigherMe"},{"name":"Toast"},{"name":"Square"},{"name":"Custom API"},{"name":"POS","native":true,"category":"operations","direction":"bidirectional"}]` | `[{"name":"AirWatch"},{"name":"Allara Global"},{"name":"Astute Payroll"},{"name":"Azure"},{"name":"Box"},{"name":"Equals"},{"name":"Flex Catering"},{"name":"intelliHR"},{"name":"KioWare"},{"name":"LastPass"},{"name":"Okta"},{"name":"Op Central"},{"name":"Oracle"},{"name":"Paychex"},{"name":"Proliant"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"Talenox"},{"name":"TriNet"},{"name":"Zapier"},{"name":"Paycor","native":true,"category":"payroll","direction":"bidirectional"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["CA"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["CA"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":["US","GB","AU"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Comp","summary":"Free","features":["Basic scheduling","One-way announcements","Availability and time off requests"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"CAD"}],"description":"Basic scheduling for single locations","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Essentials","summary":"$39.99 CAD/location/month with annual billing","features":["Everything in Comp","Advanced scheduling","Team messaging and communication tools","Basic time clocking","Customizable permission settings"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":39.99,"period":"month","currency":"CAD"}],"description":"Advanced scheduling and team collaboration features","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$79.99 CAD/location/month with annual billing","features":["Everything in Essentials","Track accruals and balances for PTO","Labor compliance and labor cost tools","Advanced time clocking tools","Employee performance management and retention tools","Manager Log Book"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":79.99,"period":"month","currency":"CAD"}],"description":"Full-featured scheduling, time tracking, and labor compliance","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"$134.99 CAD/month with annual billing (unlimited employees)","features":["Everything in Pro","Task Management","Permission templates","Advanced hourly labor forecast","Advanced labor recommendations","Advanced operational insights and reporting","Employee Training"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":134.99,"period":"month","currency":"CAD"}],"description":"All-in-one platform with scheduling, tip management, and task management","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Tip Management","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":49.99,"period":"month","currency":"CAD"}]},{"name":"Manager Log Book","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":14.99,"period":"month","currency":"CAD"}]},{"name":"Task Management","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":12.99,"period":"month","currency":"CAD"}]}],"summary":"Free tier available; paid plans from $39.99 CAD/location/month with annual billing","currency":"CAD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.7shifts.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-24T12:31:25.532Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":39.99,"period":"month","currency":"CAD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Lite","summary":"$5/user/month + $30/month minimum","features":["Basic Scheduling","Labor Law Compliance","Leave & Availability Management","Payroll & HR integrations","Timesheet Auto Approval"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":5,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":30,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Core scheduling and compliance features","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Core","summary":"$9/user/month + $30/month minimum","features":["Advanced Labor Law Compliance","Auto-scheduling","Powerful automation","Insights","Priority support"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":9,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":30,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Advanced scheduling with automation and insights","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"HR","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":2,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}]},{"name":"Messaging+"},{"name":"Analytics+"}],"summary":"From $5/user/month with $30 monthly minimum. 10% discount on annual billing. HR add-on $2/user/month.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.deputy.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-28T11:38:05.353Z","startingPrice":{"amount":30,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | mid | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":39.99,"currency":"CAD"}` | `{"amount":30,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.pci | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://www.7shifts.com/labor-compliance/ | - |

## Capabilities (Employee Scheduling)

| Capability | 7shifts | Deputy |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Algorithmic auto scheduling | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app shift swapping | ✓ | ✓ |
| Open shift bidding marketplace | ✓ | - |
| Labor law overtime compliance alerts | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gps geofenced mobile clock in | - | - |
| Kiosk facial recognition clock in | - | ✓ |
| Sales labor forecasting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Point of sale POS integration | ✓ | - |
| Payroll adp gusto integration | ✓ | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | Freemium | Per employee monthly |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T18:33:33.728Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*