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Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (57.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
$5.00 1 User Per Month
7shifts
Star Rating
(120)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansDeputy
Star Rating
(663)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 6 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Deputy excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to 7shifts. Users appreciate its user-friendly interface, with one stating, "Deputy is a user friendly. It has everything you need from employer or employee's perspective."
- According to verified reviews, Deputy has a much larger volume of recent feedback, with 150 reviews in the last 90 days compared to just 6 for 7shifts. This suggests that Deputy is actively engaging its user base and continuously improving its offerings.
- Users say that Deputy's implementation process is quick and intuitive, making it easy to onboard new users. One reviewer highlighted how simple it is to "clock in and out, as well as to keep track of my shifts and request time off," showcasing its practical usability.
- Reviewers mention that while both platforms are easy to use, Deputy's features for managing timesheets and staff rosters are particularly praised. Users find it straightforward to approve leave and timesheets, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Users highlight that 7shifts offers a solid communication tool alongside its scheduling capabilities, making it valuable for team interactions. One user noted, "It has been not only a valuable scheduling tool for our staff but a great communication tool for our teams to use," which is a strong point for those prioritizing team collaboration.
- According to recent feedback, while both products have similar scores for ease of use, Deputy's reporting and dashboard features receive higher marks. Users appreciate the detailed insights available, with one stating that Deputy's reporting capabilities are superior, which can be crucial for data-driven decision-making.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
7shifts
Comp
Free
Per Month
Get started with basic scheduling for single locations with up to 15 employees.
- Basic scheduling
- One-way announcements
- Availability and time off requests
Deputy
Lite
$5.00
1 User Per Month
Everything you need to get started with scheduling and time tracking
- Basic Scheduling
- Basic Timesheets
- Basic Time Clocking
Free Trial
7shifts
Free Trial is available
Deputy
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
98
9.1
550
Ease of Use
9.3
100
9.2
559
Ease of Setup
9.1
69
9.2
465
Ease of Admin
9.2
68
9.1
232
Quality of Support
9.2
87
9.0
486
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
65
9.2
230
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
92
9.3
555
Features by Category
Core HR
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
8.1
139
Not enough data
8.2
122
Not enough data
8.7
58
Not enough data
8.8
157
Not enough data
9.1
157
Not enough data
9.0
149
Not enough data
8.7
148
Not enough data
8.7
149
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Taxes
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
8.7
194
Logistics
Not enough data
8.6
199
Not enough data
8.6
196
Not enough data
8.5
189
Management
Not enough data
8.8
202
Not enough data
9.0
209
Not enough data
8.8
206
Not enough data
9.1
210
Not enough data
9.0
205
Not enough data
9.0
204
Not enough data
8.7
197
Monitoring
Not enough data
8.5
188
Not enough data
8.6
188
Not enough data
8.6
194
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.9
36
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
Platform Data
9.0
37
Not enough data
8.8
37
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
9.1
27
Not enough data
9.3
35
Not enough data
9.4
35
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Restaurant Scheduling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
Back Office
6.7
5
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
3.7
5
Not enough data
Front of Office
4.5
7
Not enough data
3.9
6
Not enough data
3.3
5
Not enough data
3.3
5
Not enough data
Platform Data
6.7
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Restaurant Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.7
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.9
43
8.5
168
8.5
45
9.0
173
8.6
42
8.9
173
Platform Content
8.1
42
8.7
167
7.2
35
8.2
152
7.2
35
Feature Not Available
Platform Additional Functionality
7.7
38
8.4
162
8.7
42
9.0
168
8.0
38
8.4
156
8.1
34
8.5
163
7.9
39
Feature Not Available
Employee Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Tip Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.4
228
Not enough data
9.0
197
Not enough data
8.7
183
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.9
143
Not enough data
7.9
137
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
9.3
192
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
172
Not enough data
8.8
175
Not enough data
8.8
176
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
190
Platform
Not enough data
8.7
184
Not enough data
8.3
150
Not enough data
8.6
78
Not enough data
9.0
188
Not enough data
8.9
179
Not enough data
7.8
134
Platform
Not enough data
8.1
139
Not enough data
8.2
122
Not enough data
8.7
58
Not enough data
8.8
157
Not enough data
9.1
157
Not enough data
9.0
149
Not enough data
8.7
148
Not enough data
8.7
149
Workforce Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.4
190
Not enough data
9.3
221
Not enough data
9.3
213
Not enough data
8.8
206
Not enough data
8.3
178
Not enough data
7.9
168
Not enough data
8.4
175
Not enough data
8.8
186
Not enough data
8.9
202
Not enough data
8.8
201
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
7shifts and Deputy are categorized as Employee Scheduling and Payroll
Unique Categories
Deputy is categorized as Business Instant Messaging, Workforce Management, Core HR, Time & Attendance, and Time Tracking
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
7shifts
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Deputy
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Restaurants
50.4%
Food & Beverages
18.8%
Hospitality
14.5%
Entertainment
3.4%
Retail
1.7%
Other
11.1%
Hospitality
15.0%
Retail
11.6%
Hospital & Health Care
8.4%
Food & Beverages
7.3%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.6%
Other
53.1%
Discussions
How does the 14-day free trial work?
1 Comment
Official Response from 7shifts
Once you sign up to 7shifts, you immediately get access to all features in 7shifts for 14 days. If you have any questions, we have fast support that will be...Read more
Do I have to sign a contract?
1 Comment
Official Response from 7shifts
We offer term agreements for those clients looking to take advantage of an Enterprise discount model. Clients have the option to pay monthly or annually...Read more
What form of payment do you accept?
1 Comment
Official Response from 7shifts
We currently accept payment via credit card as well as ACH (automatic bank withdrawals), by request. You can select whether to be charged monthly or...Read more
What is Deputy used for?
1 Comment
DN
Deputy’s workforce management platform includes best-in-class employee scheduling, streamlined hiring and onboarding, time and attendance tracking, team...Read more
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