7shifts vs Deputy
Scheduling & Staffing · Features checked on the official websites, Oct 2026.
Verdict
Pick 7shifts if you run restaurants or bars and want tip management and a free plan for one location. Pick Deputy if you run shift teams across several locations or departments and want AI scheduling, HR onboarding and compliance automation (breaks, Fair Workweek, overtime) in one app.
Who it's for
7shifts
Restaurants and bars, from a single location on the free Comp plan to multi-location groups.
Deputy
Hotels, multi-location operators and shift teams outside food service that want AI scheduling and compliance tools.
Feature comparison
| Feature | 7shifts | Deputy |
|---|---|---|
| Shift scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Time clock | Y (Essentials and up) | Yes |
| Payroll | Yes | Yes |
| Hiring & onboarding | Yes | Y (HR / onboarding) |
| AI labor forecasting | Labor cost vs sales (Essentials and up) | Yes |
| Tip management | Y (Premium, or paid add-on) | Not highlighted |
| Free plan | Y (Comp: single location, up to 15 employees) | Not highlighted |
| Free trial | 14-day trial, no credit card | Yes |
| Labor compliance | Y (Pro and up) | Y (breaks, Fair Workweek, overtime, custom pay rules) |
| Focus | Restaurant-specific | Shift work in general, multi-location |
✓ Yes = advertised on the vendor's official website (checked Oct 2026). "Not highlighted" means we didn't see it on the main product page. It may exist, so confirm with the vendor. Prices change often, so check each vendor's official pricing page for current pricing.
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FAQ
Is 7shifts or Deputy better?
Pick 7shifts if you run restaurants or bars and want tip management and a free plan for one location. Pick Deputy if you run shift teams across several locations or departments and want AI scheduling, HR onboarding and compliance automation (breaks, Fair Workweek, overtime) in one app.
Who should choose 7shifts?
Restaurants and bars, from a single location on the free Comp plan to multi-location groups.
Who should choose Deputy?
Hotels, multi-location operators and shift teams outside food service that want AI scheduling and compliance tools.
How much do 7shifts and Deputy cost?
Pricing changes often and many plans are quote-based. Check the official 7shifts and Deputy pricing pages for current prices.
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