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Compare 7shifts and Gusto 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (55.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (84.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Starting at $49.00 Per Month
7shifts
Star Rating
(121)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 plansGusto
Star Rating
(8,086)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $49.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Gusto excels in overall user satisfaction, with many praising its ease of use and excellent customer service. Users appreciate the ability to manage payroll for both US and international contractors seamlessly, highlighting that they rarely encounter issues finding what they need.
- Users say that 7shifts offers a straightforward experience for scheduling, with its intuitive design making it easy for both employees and managers to navigate. Reviewers specifically mention the ability to message the entire company in one go, which enhances communication across teams.
- According to verified reviews, Gusto's implementation process is notably quick, with users highlighting the intuitive onboarding wizard that simplifies setup. This contrasts with 7shifts, where some users have expressed a desire for more robust setup guidance.
- Reviewers mention that Gusto provides a comprehensive view of payroll data, allowing leaders to make informed decisions based on shared reference points. This feature is particularly valued by users who appreciate the flexibility in data presentation, which is less emphasized in 7shifts.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Gusto has a higher overall satisfaction score, 7shifts still receives positive feedback for its Payroll and Tips Distribution features, indicating that it can be a valuable tool for businesses looking to manage employee compensation effectively.
- Users report that Gusto's On-Demand Pay option is a standout feature, making it easy for employees to access their earnings quickly. In comparison, while 7shifts is praised for its scheduling capabilities, it lacks similar payroll flexibility, which may be a consideration for businesses prioritizing payroll management.
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
Gusto
Simple Plan
Starting at $49.00
Per Month
For small businesses or s-corps needing basic payroll.
- Full-service single-state payroll including W-2s and 1099s
- Basic support
- Employee profiles and self-service
Free Trial
7shifts
Free Trial is available
Gusto
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
98
9.4
6,257
Ease of Use
9.3
100
9.5
6,462
Ease of Setup
9.1
69
9.3
5,135
Ease of Admin
9.2
68
9.3
2,219
Quality of Support
9.2
87
9.0
5,222
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
65
9.1
2,217
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
92
9.2
6,336
Features by Category
Core HR
Not enough data
8.8
900
Not enough data
9.0
911
Not enough data
8.1
792
Not enough data
8.6
842
Not enough data
8.8
860
Not enough data
8.7
866
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.2
472
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
2238
Not enough data
8.0
2046
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
2269
Not enough data
9.2
2274
Not enough data
8.9
2179
Not enough data
8.8
2240
Not enough data
9.1
2264
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
9.5
5111
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
4636
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
4698
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
9.4
4942
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
4578
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.6
5045
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
4434
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4642
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
4155
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
4359
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4531
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4537
|
Verified
Taxes
Not enough data
9.3
4818
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4695
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Integration
Not enough data
8.6
4083
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
4108
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
4156
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
3900
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
9.0
4563
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4558
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
4767
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
4438
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
9.0
1357
Not enough data
8.9
1313
Not enough data
8.4
1218
Not enough data
9.0
1325
Not enough data
9.1
1306
Not enough data
9.2
1344
Not enough data
9.0
1276
Not enough data
8.8
1250
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
9.0
1357
Not enough data
8.9
1313
Not enough data
8.4
1218
Not enough data
9.0
1325
Not enough data
9.1
1306
Not enough data
9.2
1344
Not enough data
9.0
1276
Not enough data
9.1
928
Not enough data
8.8
1250
Not enough data
8.5
1058
Not enough data
8.3
975
Not enough data
8.9
1040
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.2
838
Not enough data
7.2
835
Not enough data
7.1
830
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
2238
Not enough data
8.0
2046
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
2269
Not enough data
9.2
2274
Not enough data
8.9
2179
Not enough data
8.8
2240
Not enough data
9.1
2264
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
Not enough data
8.5
183
Not enough data
9.2
191
Not enough data
8.9
183
Platform Performance
Not enough data
8.8
189
Not enough data
8.5
177
Platform Functionality
Not enough data
9.1
184
Not enough data
8.5
180
Not enough data
8.8
177
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.8
180
Not enough data
8.4
174
Not enough data
8.1
171
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.3
157
Platform Basics
7.9
43
Not enough data
8.5
45
Not enough data
8.6
42
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.1
42
Not enough data
7.2
35
Not enough data
7.2
35
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.7
38
Not enough data
8.7
42
Not enough data
8.0
38
Not enough data
8.1
34
Not enough data
7.9
39
Not enough data
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
Platform Basics
Not enough data
9.2
773
Not enough data
9.2
778
Platform Administration
Not enough data
8.6
711
Not enough data
9.1
755
Not enough data
9.0
763
Platform Payment Content
Not enough data
9.0
758
Not enough data
8.4
652
Not enough data
9.1
735
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
7.6
240
Not enough data
7.9
242
Not enough data
7.8
243
Not enough data
7.9
244
Not enough data
8.0
246
Platform Content
Not enough data
8.7
1150
Not enough data
9.1
1173
Not enough data
9.2
1170
Not enough data
8.4
1086
Not enough data
8.8
1099
Not enough data
8.6
1091
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
9.2
1148
Not enough data
8.7
1092
Not enough data
8.5
1066
Not enough data
8.9
1111
Not enough data
9.1
1133
Platform Data
Not enough data
8.4
1018
Not enough data
8.7
1057
Not enough data
8.8
1041
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
2238
Not enough data
8.0
2046
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
2269
Not enough data
9.2
2274
Not enough data
8.9
2179
Not enough data
8.8
2240
Not enough data
9.1
2264
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
8.0
992
Not enough data
9.0
1096
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
7shifts and Gusto are categorized as Payroll
Unique Categories
7shifts is categorized as Tip Distribution, Restaurant Scheduling, Employee Scheduling, and Restaurant Management
Gusto is categorized as Contractor Payments, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Core HR, and Contractor Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
7shifts
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Gusto
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%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.5%
Computer Software
5.3%
Accounting
5.2%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.5%
Other
74.7%
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
Is there an app for Gusto payroll?
4 Comments
MM
Yes it’s gusto wallet but it’s used by employees or payees not payroll provider.
Read more
Why doesn't Gusto take responsibility and rectify the pay problems that they have caused?
2 Comments
Official Response from Gusto
Hi there, we see you've been in touch with several customer support advocates and managers to help go through the situation as well as provide options for...Read more
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