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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (61.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
$0.00 Per Month
7shifts
Star Rating
(122)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (56.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSling
Star Rating
(88)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (61.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$0.00 Per Month
Learn more about SlingSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Sling excels in its "Ease of Use" with a score of 8.9, making it a favorite for small businesses looking for straightforward scheduling solutions. In contrast, 7shifts shines with a higher score of 9.3, indicating a more intuitive interface that users find easier to navigate.
- Reviewers mention that Sling's "Quality of Support" is rated at 8.6, which some users find lacking during peak times. On the other hand, 7shifts boasts a score of 9.3, with many users praising their responsive customer service and helpful resources.
- G2 users highlight Sling's "Performance" score of 9.0, which reflects its reliability in managing shifts and schedules. However, 7shifts outperforms with a score of 8.8, indicating that while it is still effective, some users have experienced occasional slowdowns during high-traffic periods.
- Users on G2 report that Sling's "Employee Self Service" features are robust, allowing employees to manage their schedules effectively. In contrast, 7shifts offers a more comprehensive "Mobile Shift Scheduling" feature, which users find particularly beneficial for on-the-go management.
- Reviewers mention that Sling's "Dashboard" functionality is rated at 9.2, providing a clear overview of scheduling and employee management. However, 7shifts' dashboard, rated at 8.6, is noted for being less customizable, which some users find limiting.
- Users say that Sling's "Automation" features score 8.5, which helps streamline scheduling tasks. In comparison, 7shifts offers slightly lower automation capabilities at 8.4, but users appreciate its integration with other tools, enhancing overall workflow efficiency.
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
Sling
Free
$0.00
Per Month
Everything you need to schedule employees and handle internal communication.
- Employee Scheduling
- Unlimited Employees
- Unlimited Managers
Free Trial
7shifts
Free Trial is available
Sling
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
97
9.0
70
Ease of Use
9.2
99
8.9
72
Ease of Setup
9.1
68
9.0
33
Ease of Admin
9.2
67
9.1
27
Quality of Support
9.1
86
8.6
58
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
64
9.1
25
Product Direction (% positive)
8.6
91
9.3
63
Features by Category
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
8.9
6
Logistics
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Management
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.3
5
Monitoring
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
5
Platform Basics
8.3
32
Not enough data
8.9
35
Not enough data
8.4
32
Not enough data
Platform Data
9.0
36
Not enough data
8.8
36
8.3
5
Platform Additional Functionality
9.1
26
Not enough data
9.3
34
Not enough data
9.4
34
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
42
8.5
10
8.4
44
9.2
17
8.5
41
9.5
16
Platform Content
8.1
41
8.2
13
7.2
34
7.6
11
7.1
34
7.5
8
Platform Additional Functionality
7.6
37
8.7
9
8.6
41
9.6
15
7.9
37
7.7
8
8.1
33
8.8
12
7.8
38
8.5
9
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
7shifts and Sling are categorized as Restaurant Scheduling and Employee Scheduling
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
7shifts
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Sling
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
50.0%
Food & Beverages
19.0%
Hospitality
14.7%
Entertainment
3.4%
Retail
1.7%
Other
11.2%
Restaurants
10.2%
Hospital & Health Care
10.2%
Education Management
10.2%
Retail
5.7%
Entertainment
5.7%
Other
58.0%
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
How does sling work app?
2 Comments
BP
Scheduling and communicating with various teams. Main feature is building schedules to include various positions and/or locations; start and end times with...Read more
Is Sling scheduling app free?
1 Comment
MD
Sling has an excellent freemium version that is perfect for casual team use. The advanced features in Sling we have found are well-worth the price paid, but...Read more
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