# 7shifts vs Planday

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Planday

| Attribute | 7shifts | Planday |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 41.4 (25% (low)) | 57.8 (42% (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. | Planday is a cloud-based workforce management system that centralizes shift scheduling, time tracking, payroll processing, and team communication. It includes mobile applications for employees and automated features to ensure schedules comply with labor regulations. |
| features.capabilities | - | `{"iso_27001":true,"soc2_type_ii":true,"pricing_model":"per_employee_monthly","sales_labor_forecasting":true,"mobile_app_shift_swapping":true,"algorithmic_auto_scheduling":true,"gps_geofenced_mobile_clock_in":false,"labor_law_overtime_compliance_alerts":true}` |
| integrations.count | 7 | 2 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"ADP"},{"name":"QuickBooks"},{"name":"Gusto"},{"name":"HigherMe"},{"name":"Toast"},{"name":"Square"},{"name":"Custom API"}]` | `[{"name":"Xero"},{"name":"Tenzo"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"DK","primaryMarkets":["GB","DK"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":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":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"From £2.99/user/mo","features":["Intuitive scheduling","Simple time tracking","Working time rules and compliance warnings","Basic payroll reporting","Team communication","Help centre and live chat support"],"minSeats":5,"description":"Small teams with basic scheduling and time tracking needs","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Plus","features":["Advanced scheduling","Leave and absence management","Payroll reporting with integrations","Revenue integration and reporting","Access to integrations and API","Employee information and document management"],"description":"Teams requiring comprehensive workforce management capabilities","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"Custom pricing","features":["Custom planning metrics","Auto-scheduling","Configurable organisational structure","Custom permissions and user roles","Dedicated phone support","Custom account setup"],"description":"Large organisations with advanced workforce management and analytics needs","contactSales":true}],"summary":"From £2.99/user/mo (Starter). 30-day free trial. Monthly, quarterly, or annual billing.","currency":"GBP","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.planday.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T12:15:15.551Z","freeTrialDays":30,"billingPeriods":["month","quarter","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | no |
| pricing.model | freemium | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | low | unknown |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | - |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.iso27001 | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |

## Capabilities (Employee Scheduling)

| Capability | 7shifts | Planday |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **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 | - | Per employee monthly |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:46:23.100Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*