7shifts vs Schedulefly 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. Schedulefly is employee scheduling software for independent restaurants, bars, breweries, coffee shops and small hotels, sold since 2007. TimeForge is labor management software for multi-unit restaurant, grocery and retail operators. All three are listed under Employee Scheduling & Rostering. Where the profiles show a difference, it is in price, free plans and audience.

Key differences

  • price

    The vendors price on different terms. 7shifts at CAD 39.99 per location per month; Schedulefly at $30 (currency not stated) per month. The amounts cannot be compared directly. TimeForge does not publish a starting price.

  • free plans

    A free plan is available from 7shifts, but not from Schedulefly and TimeForge.

  • audience

    The audiences they list differ. Listed for one product only, for example: 7shifts: Single restaurants and small teams; Schedulefly: Independent restaurants; TimeForge: Multi-unit restaurant operators.

  • countries covered

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

  • company background

    7shifts was founded in 2014, Schedulefly in 2007 and TimeForge in 2004. By headquarters, 7shifts (Saskatoon, Canada), Schedulefly (Waxhaw, United States) and TimeForge (Lubbock, United States).

Side by side

7shifts vs Schedulefly vs TimeForge: side-by-side comparison from published vendor information
Field7shiftsScheduleflyTimeForge
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.Schedulefly is employee scheduling software for independent restaurants, bars, breweries, coffee shops and small hotels, sold since 2007.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 serviceIndependent restaurants; Bars, breweries, coffee shops and small hotels; Small teams that want flat, simple pricingMulti-unit restaurant operators; Restaurant franchises; Independent and small restaurant groups
Pricing modelSubscription per locationSubscription per staff bandQuote only
Starting priceCAD 39.99 per location per month$30 (currency not stated) per monthNot published
Free planYesNoNo
Free trialYesYesYes
ContractNone on standard plans; term agreements only for enterprise discountsNone (vendor says no contracts, cancel anytime)No contract required (unless you want one)
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android
CountriesCanada, United StatesUnited StatesUnited States
LanguagesNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Number of integrations26Not published29
CertificationsNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Security practicesData processing addendum published, Responsible disclosure programmeNot publishedNot published
Founded201420072004
HeadquartersSaskatoon, CanadaWaxhaw, United StatesLubbock, United States
OwnerNot publishedNot publishedNot published
Last reviewed29 September 202629 September 202629 September 2026

Integrations

No partner appears in every list.

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 Schedulefly

Schedulefly does not name any integrations in the material we reviewed.

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 you are in one of these groups: Single restaurants and small teams; Restaurants that want scheduling tied to POS sales; Multi-location groups and franchises.

Schedulefly

Choose Schedulefly if you are in one of these groups: Independent restaurants; Bars, breweries, coffee shops and small hotels; Small teams that want flat, simple pricing.

Our profile lists a weaker fit: Groups with more than 79 staff on one plan, or teams needing more than scheduling: the vendor says it avoids bells and whistles, and the published plans stop at 79 staff.

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.

Our profile lists a 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

Schedulefly

  • Currency of the published dollar prices
  • Named integrations, including POS or payroll
  • Whether plans above 79 staff exist
  • Native app names in app stores
  • Security certifications
  • Interface languages
  • Whether the product is still actively developed (site copyright runs to 2026)

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 profileSchedulefly 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

Schedulefly, reviewed 29 September 2026

  1. Homepage: positioning, features, customershttps://www.schedulefly.com/
  2. Plans and priceshttps://www.schedulefly.com/pricing
  3. History, team size, customer typeshttps://www.schedulefly.com/OurStory
  4. Address and company namehttps://www.schedulefly.com/ContactUs
  5. Operating entity namehttps://www.schedulefly.com/Terms
  6. Company storieshttps://www.schedulefly.com/Stories