--- title: "Best 7shifts Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to 7shifts? Find out how 7shifts stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/123038/7shifts-Restaurant-Scheduling/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-10-22" --- # 7shifts alternatives Last updated on October 22nd, 2026 The best 7shifts alternatives are Nowsta (best overall), monday AI Work Platform (best free plan), When I Work (best budget option), and Connecteam (most reviewed). Together they hold 13,036 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.5 to 4.9 out of 5. 7shifts itself holds 4.7 out of 5 across 1,212 reviews. ### 7shifts - Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (1,212 reviews) - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 - Starting price: $39.99 /mo - Key features: 11 of 12 top category features --- ## Top alternatives 7shifts alternatives compared | Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Paycor](https://www.capterra.com/p/133745/Paycor-Perform/) — 4.3 out of 5 (3,080 reviews) | Rated 0.4 lower than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 12 of 12 top category features | | [Paylocity](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/) — 4.3 out of 5 (1,981 reviews) | Rated 0.4 lower than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 12 of 12 top category features | | [monday AI Work Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) — 4.6 out of 5 (6,130 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.5 out of 5 | $9.00 /user/mo | 12 of 12 top category features | | [Wrike](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/) — 4.4 out of 5 (3,046 reviews) | Rated 0.3 lower than this product | 4.2 out of 5 | $10.00 /user/mo | 11 of 12 top category features | | [Nowsta](https://www.capterra.com/p/172778/Nowsta/) — 4.9 out of 5 (283 reviews) | Rated 0.2 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | $18000.00 /yr | 9 of 12 top category features | | [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) — 4.6 out of 5 (5,322 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $29.00 /mo | 12 of 12 top category features | | [Homebase](https://www.capterra.com/p/153076/Homebase/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,158 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $30.00 /usage/mo | 12 of 12 top category features | | [When I Work](https://www.capterra.com/p/121248/When-I-Work/) — 4.5 out of 5 (1,301 reviews) | Rated 0.2 lower than this product | 4.5 out of 5 | $2.50 /user/mo | 12 of 12 top category features | | [Wageloch](https://www.capterra.com/p/196911/WageLoch/) — 4.5 out of 5 (265 reviews) | Rated 0.2 lower than this product | 4.4 out of 5 | A$112.00 /mo | 12 of 12 top category features | | [Findmyshift](https://www.capterra.com/p/115536/Findmyshift/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,204 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.6 out of 5 | $25.00 /mo | 11 of 12 top category features | --- ## Top Free alternatives to 7shifts The best free alternatives to 7shifts are monday AI Work Platform, Wrike, and Connecteam — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [monday AI Work Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) — 4.6 out of 5 (6,130 reviews) - Free options: Free trial, Free version - Starting price: $9.00 /user/mo ### [Wrike](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/) — 4.4 out of 5 (3,046 reviews) - Free options: Free trial, Free version - Starting price: $10.00 /user/mo ### [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) — 4.6 out of 5 (5,322 reviews) - Free options: Free trial, Free version - Starting price: $29.00 /mo --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated 7shifts alternatives are monday AI Work Platform (4.6), Connecteam (4.6), and Homebase (4.6). ### [monday AI Work Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) - 3,833 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 3,833 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 across 3,812 SMB reviews > "Ease of Use & Features: The user interface is incredibly intuitive, colorful, and visually appealing." — Guillermo B., Owner (August 24, 2026) ### [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) - 5,122 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 5,122 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 5,122 SMB reviews > "I oversee three locations and I am able to stay connected to all of the team members both individually and as groups." — Kandi N., Director of Operations (March 12, 2026) ### [Homebase](https://www.capterra.com/p/153076/Homebase/) - 1,018 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 1,018 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 across 1,017 SMB reviews > "Provides real-time clock-in and clock-out for employees." — Stenie O., CEO Admin (March 12, 2026) --- ## Why do teams switch from 7shifts? Of the 16 Capterra reviewers who reported switching away from 7shifts, the most common destinations were Connecteam, Homebase, Nowsta, and Paylocity. ### What users preferred ### [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) - 4.6 out of 5 (5,322 reviews) — 10 reviewers switched here > "Was looking for a platform that was easier to use for ninjas and that we could integrate with our training materials." — Star W., Operations Manager (July 28, 2025) ### [Homebase](https://www.capterra.com/p/153076/Homebase/) - 4.6 out of 5 (1,158 reviews) — 3 reviewers switched here > "Initially because 7Shifts could not file with holding in two jurisdictions. We have employees in Maryland and DC" — Melissa P., Owner (February 6, 2025) ### [Nowsta](https://www.capterra.com/p/172778/Nowsta/) - 4.9 out of 5 (283 reviews) — 2 reviewers switched here > "Nowsta seemed to be a more 'catering centric' program" — Zach H., Catering Events Manager (February 21, 2024) ### [Paylocity](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/) - 4.3 out of 5 (1,981 reviews) — 1 reviewers switched here > "No way to automatically import hours worked from 7Shifts to QB Payroll" — Tony M., General Manager (October 13, 2025) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Employee Scheduling - [Teambridge](https://www.capterra.com/p/201704/Teambridge/) — 4.4 out of 5 (34 reviews) - [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) — 4.6 out of 5 (5,322 reviews) - [Homebase](https://www.capterra.com/p/153076/Homebase/) — 4.6 out of 5 (1,158 reviews) ### Attendance Tracking - [BambooHR](https://www.capterra.com/p/110968/BambooHR/) — 4.6 out of 5 (3,653 reviews) - [FunJoin](https://www.capterra.com/p/10002662/Fun-Join/) — 5.0 out of 5 (22 reviews) - [TimeOut](https://www.capterra.com/p/120151/TimeOut/) — 4.5 out of 5 (41 reviews) ### Restaurant Management - [Rezku POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/157466/Rezku-POS/) — 4.7 out of 5 (42 reviews) - [TablesReady](https://www.capterra.com/p/177074/TablesReady/) — 4.7 out of 5 (66 reviews) - [Toast POS](https://www.capterra.com/p/136301/Toast-POS/) — 4.1 out of 5 (555 reviews) ### Time Clock - [uAttend](https://www.capterra.com/p/126444/uAttend/) — 4.5 out of 5 (457 reviews) - [IDEAblox](https://www.capterra.com/p/143572/IDEAblox/) — 4.6 out of 5 (179 reviews) - [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) — 4.6 out of 5 (5,322 reviews) ### Scheduling - [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) — 4.6 out of 5 (5,322 reviews) - [When I Work](https://www.capterra.com/p/121248/When-I-Work/) — 4.5 out of 5 (1,301 reviews) - [Humanity Schedule](https://www.capterra.com/p/248404/Humanity/) — 4.3 out of 5 (379 reviews) ---