EpicShifts vs 7shifts
7shifts is restaurant scheduling with deep compliance and tip tools — but caps employees by tier. EpicShifts gives you unlimited employees on every paid plan, plus the Open Shifts Marketplace.
By Dustin Hanke, Founder, EpicShifts · Updated August 2026
EpicShifts vs 7shifts at a glance
7shifts is a mature, restaurant-specific platform with strong labor-compliance automation and tip management. EpicShifts is built food-service-first too, but keeps employees unlimited on every paid plan and makes the Open Shifts Marketplace and schedule-integrated messaging central.
7shifts pricing (2026) vs EpicShifts
7shifts is priced per location, with per-tier employee caps. EpicShifts is flat-rate: Free (10 employees, 1 location), Crew $39/mo, Business $79/mo + $69/extra location, Enterprise $149/mo. Unlimited employees on every paid plan.
| 7shifts plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Comp | $0 | Up to 15 employees, 1 location; basic scheduling only (no time clock, no two-way messaging) |
| Essentials | $39.99/location/mo | Up to 30 employees |
| Pro | $79.99/location/mo | Up to 60 employees |
| Premium | $134.99/location/mo | Higher employee limits + advanced compliance |
7shifts (Per location, with per-tier employee caps): 7shifts: Comp free capped at 15 employees, 1 location (basic scheduling only — no time clock, no two-way messaging); Essentials $39.99/location (up to 30 employees); Pro $79.99/location (up to 60); Premium $134.99/location. As of August 2026.
| Feature | EpicShifts | 7shifts |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat-rate per plan | Per location + employee caps per tier |
| Employees on paid plans | Unlimited | Capped per tier (30 / 60), then higher tier |
| Free plan | Yes — 10 employees | Yes — up to 15 employees |
| Open Shifts Marketplace | Yes — post, claim, swap, cross-location | Open shift pools |
| Team messaging tied to the schedule | Yes — DMs, team threads, announcements | Built-in chat |
| Tip pooling / restaurant compliance | Scheduling + POS integrations | Deep tip + labor-law tooling (a 7shifts strength) |
| POS integrations | Square, Toast, Clover | Major restaurant POS |
| Native iOS + Android apps | Yes | Yes |
Where EpicShifts wins
- Unlimited employees on every paid plan — no jumping tiers because you hired your 31st or 61st person.
- The Open Shifts Marketplace (post, claim, swap, cross-location) is a core feature, not an add-on.
- Messaging tied to the schedule, so teams stop falling back to group texts.
- A lower paid entry point ($39 flat) with unlimited employees vs $39.99/location capped at 30.
Where 7shifts is strong
- Deep, restaurant-specific labor-compliance automation (e.g., CA/NY/DC) and tip management.
- A long restaurant track record, large install base, and mature integrations.
Pick 7shifts if you need its specific restaurant labor-compliance automation and tip-pooling depth today and your headcount fits its tiers.
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest difference between EpicShifts and 7shifts?
Employee limits and the marketplace. 7shifts caps employees per pricing tier (15 free, 30 Essentials, 60 Pro); EpicShifts gives unlimited employees on every paid plan. EpicShifts also makes the Open Shifts Marketplace and schedule-tied messaging central features.
Is EpicShifts good for restaurants?
Yes — EpicShifts launched food-service-first (restaurants, bars, cafés, QSR, catering) with POS integrations (Square, Toast, Clover), the Open Shifts Marketplace for fast coverage, and team messaging built around the schedule.
See why teams switch to EpicShifts
Flat-rate, unlimited employees, and the Open Shifts Marketplace. Start free — no credit card.
Dustin Hanke, Founder, EpicShifts — Dustin builds EpicShifts and writes about scheduling, labor cost, and shift-work operations for restaurants and other hourly teams.
7shifts details reflect that company's publicly listed information as of August 2026 and may have changed — please verify on their website. 7shifts and all other names are trademarks of their respective owners; EpicShifts is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by 7shifts. Comparison provided for informational purposes.We Value Your Privacy
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