7shifts vs Bizimply vs Homebase vs Skello
7shifts is a restaurant team management platform built around employee scheduling, with time clocking, labor compliance, team messaging, tip management, hiring, training and (in the US) payroll. Bizimply is workforce management software for shift-based businesses. Homebase is a web and mobile app for managing hourly staff. Skello is web and mobile software for staff scheduling, time clocking, absence tracking and payroll preparation, built for teams that work on site. All four are listed under Employee Scheduling & Rostering. Where the profiles show a difference, it is in price, audience and platforms.
Key differences
price
The vendors price on different terms. 7shifts at CAD 39.99 per location per month; Homebase at USD 30 per location per month; Skello at EUR 79 per month. The amounts cannot be compared directly. Bizimply does not publish a starting price.
audience
The audiences they list differ. Listed for one product only, for example: 7shifts: Single restaurants and small teams; Bizimply: Restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars; Homebase: Small single-site food businesses; Skello: Restaurants and hotels in France and neighbouring countries.
platforms
Listed platforms: 7shifts: Web, iOS, Android; Bizimply: Web, iOS, Android; Homebase: Web, iOS, Android; Skello: Web.
countries covered
7shifts names 2 countries, Bizimply names 2 countries, Homebase names 1 country and Skello names 6 countries. No country appears in every list.
integrations
The integration lists differ. 7shifts names 26 integrations, Bizimply names 20 integrations, Homebase names 17 integrations and Skello names 23 integrations. No partner appears in every list.
company background
7shifts is based in Saskatoon, Canada, Bizimply in Dublin, Ireland, Homebase in San Francisco, United States and Skello in Paris, France.
Side by side
| Field | 7shifts | Bizimply | Homebase | Skello |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | 7shifts is a restaurant team management platform built around employee scheduling, with time clocking, labor compliance, team messaging, tip management, hiring, training and (in the US) payroll. | Bizimply is workforce management software for shift-based businesses. | Homebase is a web and mobile app for managing hourly staff. | Skello is web and mobile software for staff scheduling, time clocking, absence tracking and payroll preparation, built for teams that work on site. |
| Best for | Single restaurants and small teams; Restaurants that want scheduling tied to POS sales; Multi-location groups and franchises; Bars, cafes, bakeries, pizzerias and quick service | Restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars; Multi-site operators and franchise groups; UK and Irish businesses wanting payroll handled | Small single-site food businesses; Restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and bars; Franchisees with several locations; US businesses with tipped staff | Restaurants and hotels in France and neighbouring countries; Small and mid-size employers; Businesses that want scheduling, clocking and payroll prep in one tool |
| Pricing model | Subscription per location | Quote only | Subscription per location | Subscription per plan |
| Starting price | CAD 39.99 per location per month | Not published | USD 30 per location per month | EUR 79 per month |
| Free plan | Yes | Not published | Yes | Not published |
| Free trial | Yes | Not published | Yes | Yes |
| Contract | None on standard plans; term agreements only for enterprise discounts | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Countries | Canada, United States | Ireland, United Kingdom | United States | Belgium, France, Italy, Luxembourg, Spain, Switzerland |
| Languages | Not published | Not published | Not published | English, French, Italian, Spanish |
| Number of integrations | 26 | 20 | 17 | 23 |
| Certifications | Not published | GDPR, ISO 27001 | Not published | GDPR |
| Security practices | Data processing addendum published, Responsible disclosure programme | AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS in transit, optional multi-factor authentication, Payroll service described as HMRC accredited | Annual penetration tests and monthly vulnerability scans, Encryption in transit (TLS) and at rest (AES-256), Private bug bounty programme through Bugcrowd, Two-factor authentication, SSO and role-based access control | Hosted on AWS (ISO 27001-certified provider), encrypted database, multi-AZ servers |
| Founded | 2014 | 2014 | 2014 | Not published |
| Headquarters | Saskatoon, Canada | Dublin, Ireland | San Francisco, United States | Paris, France |
| Owner | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Last reviewed | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Integrations
No partner appears in every list.
Named only by 7shifts
- Ceridian Dayforce
- DailyPay
- HungerRush
- MarginEdge
- Paycom
- Paycor
- Paylocity
- Qu
- Restaurant365
- Revel
- SpotOn
- Toast Payroll
and 3 moreshow fewer
- TouchBistro
- Upserve
- Wagepoint
Named only by Bizimply
- BrightPay
- Ezora
- ICR Touch
- Just Tip
- Moorepay
- Occupop
- PayCaptain
- Pinpoint
- Quantum
- Sage
- Supy
- Synergy Up
and 3 moreshow fewer
- TipJAR
- WRS Systems
- Xero
Named only by Homebase
- Bank of America
- GoDaddy
- Millennium Payroll Services
- PAR
- Square Payroll
- SurePayroll
- Wells Fargo
Named only by Skello
- a3innuva Nómina
- Alpha PI Electronique
- Atillasoft
- Carré POS
- Cegid Quadra
- Fastmag
- Food report
- Google Agenda
- Hosteltáctil
- Ical
- Inpulse
- Izipass
and 8 moreshow fewer
- MyPOS
- Numier
- Outlook
- Shop caisse
- SumUp
- Suprema
- Taqt
- Untill
Which to choose
7shifts
Choose 7shifts if you fit its listed audience: Single restaurants and small teams; Restaurants that want scheduling tied to POS sales; Multi-location groups and franchises.
Bizimply
Choose Bizimply if you fit its listed audience: Restaurants, cafes, pubs and bars; Multi-site operators and franchise groups; UK and Irish businesses wanting payroll handled.
Homebase
Choose Homebase if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Small single-site food businesses; Restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries and bars; Franchisees with several locations.
Weaker fit: Businesses outside the United States that want payroll in the same system. Homebase says its payroll is available only to US-based customers.
Skello
Choose Skello if you fit its listed audience: Restaurants and hotels in France and neighbouring countries; Small and mid-size employers; Businesses that want scheduling, clocking and payroll prep in one tool.
What we could not confirm
7shifts
- US-dollar prices (the pricing page showed Canadian dollars to this reader; US prices may differ)
- Which countries the software is sold in beyond the US and Canada
- Interface languages
- Current employee count
- Security certifications such as SOC 2
- Where the Android time clock and task apps are listed
- Independent verification of the '55,000+ restaurants' claim
- Company registration details and current HQ address
Bizimply
- Any price or per-user or per-location fee (quote only)
- Contract minimum term and renewal terms
- Free trial or free plan (the scheduling page says 'Try it free today' but the pricing page names no trial)
- Interface languages
- Official list of countries where Bizimply is sold
- Series A amount
- Registered company number and legal entity details
- Supported tablet models for the Time Station kiosk
Homebase
- Countries where Homebase is sold other than the United States; only payroll availability is stated
- Interface languages (the App Store listing shows English plus one other language, not named on the vendor's site)
- Compliance certifications such as SOC 2
- Terms of service details such as minimum term
- Funding rounds and investors; none stated on the vendor's site
- Which plan includes live chat and phone support (the plan grid did not come through in text form)
- Customer counts are vendor claims and differ between pages (100,000+ on the about page, 150,000+ on the homepage)
- Names of job board and business tool integrations
Skello
- Founding year, team size and funding
- Which countries the vendor treats as sold and supported beyond the site's country versions
- What the monthly prices are based on (per site or per employee)
- Contract minimum term and renewal
- Mobile app store listings and platforms
- Full list of partners beyond those shown in page text
Sources
Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.
7shifts, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Plans, prices, features, FAQ, contract termshttps://www.7shifts.com/pricing/
- Full integration listhttps://www.7shifts.com/integrations/home/
- Integration overview and customer quoteshttps://www.7shifts.com/integrations/
- Founder, founding year, officeshttps://www.7shifts.com/about/
- Funding newshttps://www.7shifts.com/press/
- Payroll, US-only, payroll pricinghttps://www.7shifts.com/payroll/
- Compliance featureshttps://www.7shifts.com/labor-compliance/
- Legal documentshttps://www.7shifts.com/legal/
- Company contexthttps://www.7shifts.com/careers/
- iOS app listinghttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/7shifts-employee-scheduling/id731444612
- Google Play listinghttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sevenshifts.android
- Series C date, investors, HQhttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-softbank-leads-80-million-funding-of-7shifts-buying-into-booming
- 2021 funding roundhttps://www.businessinsider.com/danny-meyers-enlightened-hospitality-leads-215-million-raise-for-7shifts-2021-5
Bizimply, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage: positioning, features, appshttps://www.bizimply.com
- Plans, pricing FAQ, supporthttps://www.bizimply.com/pricing/
- Integration partnershttps://www.bizimply.com/integrations/
- Scheduling features, Costa Coffee quotehttps://www.bizimply.com/scheduling-software/
- Clock-in optionshttps://www.bizimply.com/time-clock-app/
- Payroll optionshttps://www.bizimply.com/payroll/
- Hospitality fithttps://www.bizimply.com/hospitality/
- Founders, history, offices, fundinghttps://www.bizimply.com/about/
- ISO 27001, encryptionhttps://www.bizimply.com/security/
- GDPR and EU hostinghttps://www.bizimply.com/gdpr/
- Partner programme, UK and Irish focushttps://www.bizimply.com/partners/
- Customer case studyhttps://www.bizimply.com/customers/camile-thai-case-study/
- Customer case studyhttps://www.bizimply.com/customers/the-gunton-arms-case-study/
- iOS app listinghttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/myzimply-from-bizimply/id1008772343
- Google Play listing linked from the vendor sitehttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bizimply.myzimply3
Homebase, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage: positioning, product list, customer count claimhttps://www.joinhomebase.com/
- Plans, prices, add-ons, plan comparison, trialhttps://www.joinhomebase.com/pricing
- POS and payroll integrationshttps://www.joinhomebase.com/integrations
- Food and beverage fithttps://www.joinhomebase.com/food-beverage
- Franchise features and named brandshttps://www.joinhomebase.com/franchise
- Scheduling featureshttps://www.joinhomebase.com/employee-scheduling
- Time clock features, hardwarehttps://www.joinhomebase.com/time-clock
- Payroll features, price, US availability, support hourshttps://www.joinhomebase.com/payroll
- Mobile and web apphttps://www.joinhomebase.com/app
- Security practiceshttps://www.joinhomebase.com/security
- Company mission and claimshttps://www.joinhomebase.com/about-us
- Foundershttps://www.joinhomebase.com/press
- Page discoveryhttps://www.joinhomebase.com/sitemap.xml
- iOS app listing, developer namehttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/homebase-employee-scheduling/id871544379
- Google Play listinghttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joinhomebase.homebase.homebase&hl=en
- LinkedIn company page: headquarters, founding year, team sizehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/homebase-app/
Skello, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage, languages, trialhttps://www.skello.io/en
- Plans and priceshttps://www.skello.io/en/pricing
- Integration listhttps://www.skello.io/en/product/integrations-and-partners
- Hospitality fithttps://www.skello.io/en/industries/hotels-and-catering
- Schedulinghttps://www.skello.io/en/product/scheduling/smart-scheduling
- Tablet clockhttps://www.skello.io/en/product/time-tracking/tablet-clock-in-system
- Payroll preparationhttps://www.skello.io/en/product/payroll-management/payroll
- Employee apphttps://www.skello.io/en/product/employee-experience
- Absenceshttps://www.skello.io/en/product/time-absence-management/leave-and-absence-management
- AI assistanthttps://www.skello.io/en/product/hr-and-admin/skello-assistant
- Supporthttps://www.skello.io/en/customer-support
- Customer logoshttps://www.skello.io/en/customers
- Legal entityhttps://www.skello.io/en/landing/mentions-legales
- Hosting and securityhttps://www.skello.io/en/landing/privacy-policy