7shifts vs HotSchedules vs TimeForge

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. HotSchedules is a workforce management platform designed for hospitality operators. TimeForge is labor management software for multi-unit restaurant, grocery and retail operators. All three are listed under Employee Scheduling & Rostering. They differ in price, audience and countries covered.

Key differences

  • price

    On price, 7shifts lists CAD 39.99 per location per month. HotSchedules and TimeForge do not publish a starting price.

  • audience

    Audience differs between the profiles. Listed by one product alone: 7shifts: Single restaurants and small teams; HotSchedules: Multi-location hospitality operators; TimeForge: Multi-unit restaurant operators.

  • countries covered

    On geography, 7shifts names 2 countries, HotSchedules names 4 countries and TimeForge names 1 country. 1 country appears in every list.

  • integrations

    On integrations, 7shifts names 26 integrations, HotSchedules names 4 integrations and TimeForge names 29 integrations. 1 partner appears in every list.

  • company background

    Founding years: 7shifts, 2014; HotSchedules, 1999; TimeForge, 2004. 7shifts is based in Saskatoon, Canada, HotSchedules in United States and TimeForge in Lubbock, United States.

Side by side

7shifts vs HotSchedules vs TimeForge: side-by-side comparison from published vendor information
Field7shiftsHotSchedulesTimeForge
What it is7shifts 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.HotSchedules is a workforce management platform designed for hospitality operators.TimeForge is labor management software for multi-unit restaurant, grocery and retail operators.
Best forSingle restaurants and small teams; Restaurants that want scheduling tied to POS sales; Multi-location groups and franchises; Bars, cafes, bakeries, pizzerias and quick serviceMulti-location hospitality operators; Restaurants and bars reducing labor costsMulti-unit restaurant operators; Restaurant franchises; Independent and small restaurant groups
Pricing modelSubscription per locationQuote onlyQuote only
Starting priceCAD 39.99 per location per monthNot publishedNot published
Free planYesNot publishedNo
Free trialYesNot publishedYes
ContractNone on standard plans; term agreements only for enterprise discountsNot publishedNo contract required (unless you want one)
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
CountriesCanada, United StatesAustralia, Canada, United Kingdom, United StatesUnited States
LanguagesNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Number of integrations26429
CertificationsNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Security practicesData processing addendum published, Responsible disclosure programmeNot publishedNot published
Founded201419992004
HeadquartersSaskatoon, CanadaUnited StatesLubbock, United States
OwnerNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Last reviewed29 September 202629 September 202629 September 2026

Integrations

Named by all three

  • Toast

Named only by 7shifts

  • ADP Workforce Now
  • Ceridian Dayforce
  • Clover
  • DailyPay
  • Gusto
  • Heartland Restaurant
  • HungerRush
  • Lightspeed
  • MarginEdge
  • Paychex
  • Paycom
  • Qu
and 10 more
  • QuickBooks Online
  • Restaurant365
  • Revel
  • Oracle MICROS Simphony
  • SpotOn
  • Tenzo
  • Toast Payroll
  • TouchBistro
  • Upserve
  • Wagepoint

Named only by HotSchedules

  • NCR Aloha
  • Oracle Micros
  • PAR POS

Named only by TimeForge

  • 7shifts
  • ADP Payroll
  • Axonify
  • CompuPay
  • ECRS
  • EdgeServ
  • Employee Navigator
  • Epicor
  • E-Verify
  • FMS Payroll
  • Future POS
  • Harbortouch POS
and 13 more
  • KORONA POS
  • Oracle Micros Res 3700 POS
  • NCR ACS-IR
  • NCR Encor POS
  • PAR Brink POS
  • Payworks
  • PAR PixelPoint
  • POSitouch POS
  • Restaurant Manager
  • Shift4
  • Shopify
  • Toshiba ACE POS
  • UKG

Which to choose

7shifts

Choose 7shifts if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Single restaurants and small teams; Restaurants that want scheduling tied to POS sales; Multi-location groups and franchises.

HotSchedules

Choose HotSchedules if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Multi-location hospitality operators; Restaurants and bars reducing labor costs.

TimeForge

Choose TimeForge if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Multi-unit restaurant operators; Restaurant franchises; Independent and small restaurant groups.

Weaker fit: Single-location businesses. The vendor says it is built for multi-unit operators, and free account setup is offered to businesses with more than one location.

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

HotSchedules

  • Specific pricing or billing models
  • Contract terms or minimum commitments
  • Security certifications or compliance standards
  • Complete list of available integrations
  • Which countries specific products are available in
  • Employee count
  • Headquarters city
  • Exact founding date for Fourth vs HotSchedules
  • Complete list of customer accounts
  • Interface languages supported
  • Hardware requirements or compatibility

TimeForge

  • Any price or plan tiers
  • Legal entity name and registration
  • Team size and funding
  • Security certifications
  • Interface languages
  • Countries outside the U.S.

Go further

7shifts profileHotSchedules profileTimeForge profile

Other comparisons with these products

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

  1. Plans, prices, features, FAQ, contract termshttps://www.7shifts.com/pricing/
  2. Full integration listhttps://www.7shifts.com/integrations/home/
  3. Integration overview and customer quoteshttps://www.7shifts.com/integrations/
  4. Founder, founding year, officeshttps://www.7shifts.com/about/
  5. Funding newshttps://www.7shifts.com/press/
  6. Payroll, US-only, payroll pricinghttps://www.7shifts.com/payroll/
  7. Compliance featureshttps://www.7shifts.com/labor-compliance/
  8. Legal documentshttps://www.7shifts.com/legal/
  9. Company contexthttps://www.7shifts.com/careers/
  10. iOS app listinghttps://apps.apple.com/us/app/7shifts-employee-scheduling/id731444612
  11. Google Play listinghttps://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sevenshifts.android
  12. Series C date, investors, HQhttps://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-softbank-leads-80-million-funding-of-7shifts-buying-into-booming
  13. 2021 funding roundhttps://www.businessinsider.com/danny-meyers-enlightened-hospitality-leads-215-million-raise-for-7shifts-2021-5

HotSchedules, reviewed 29 September 2026

  1. HotSchedules product overview and featureshttp://www.fourth.com/hotschedules
  2. Fourth Inc homepage with product overview and company informationhttp://www.fourth.com/
  3. Company history, leadership, and backinghttp://www.fourth.com/about
  4. Resources and documentationhttp://www.fourth.com/resources