# 7shifts vs HotSchedules

| Attribute | 7shifts | HotSchedules |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 41.4 (25% (low)) | 39.4 (26% (low)) |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | 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. | A unified platform for managing all aspects of restaurant operations—from hiring and scheduling to payroll and compliance. It uses real-time sales and labor data to optimize staffing, reduce overtime, and ensure adherence to employment laws across multiple locations. |
| integrations.count | 7 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"ADP"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"Gusto"},{"name":"HigherMe"},{"name":"Toast"},{"name":"Square"},{"name":"Custom API"}]` | `[{"name":"POS systems"},{"name":"Payroll systems"},{"name":"Accounting systems"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","features":["Basic scheduling","Communication features"],"description":"Basic scheduling and communication features","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","features":["Advanced scheduling","Payroll integrations (ADP, QuickBooks, Gusto)","HR platform integrations","Operational integrations and reporting","Custom API access","Labor compliance tools","Post-shift feedback","Time clock verification"],"commitment":"monthly","description":"Full platform access with advanced integrations","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier with 14-day pro trial. Monthly and annual plans available; 10% discount for annual billing. Current promo: 75% off any paid plan for 3 months (monthly billing).","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.7shifts.com/comp-pricing-changes-2025/","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T22:32:16.609Z","freeTrialDays":14,"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"free|subscription","summary":"1 year free; full pricing not publicly disclosed","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.fourth.com/hotschedules","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T22:35:06.380Z","freeTrialDays":365}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | low |
| pricing.transparent | no | no |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Employee Scheduling)

| Capability | 7shifts | HotSchedules |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 | - | - |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T17:00:48.985Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*