Head-to-head · Shift Scheduling

Zoho Shifts vs 7shifts

Updated Nov 2026
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Higher score Zoho Shifts #2 in Shift Scheduling 9.0/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Zoho Shifts

7shifts #8 in Shift Scheduling 8.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit 7shifts

Zoho Shifts leads on 0 checks, 7shifts on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Highest scoreZoho Shifts · 9.0/10
Free planboth
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Zoho Shifts scores higher on our rubric for shift scheduling: 9.0 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.

Zoho Shifts is the better fit for teams wanting scheduling with a free plan. 7shifts is the better fit for restaurants aligning schedules with labor targets.

Zoho Shifts fits best
Teams wanting scheduling with a free plan
7shifts fits best
Restaurants aligning schedules with labor targets

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Feature	Zoho Shifts 9.0/10 Visit ↗	7shifts 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.2
Ranking	#2 in Shift Scheduling	#8 in Shift Scheduling
Best for	Teams wanting scheduling with a free plan	Restaurants aligning schedules with labor targets
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	Free plan · 14-day trial
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	30 days	14 days
Free trial length	30 days · no card needed	14 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat	Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	4 integrations	60+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Zoho Shifts 2/4 · 7shifts 2/4
Shift swaps	✓	✓
Availability management	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Auto-scheduling	✓	✓
Payroll integrations	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile apps	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Locations	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes basic scheduling for up to 25 users. Automates unpublished open shifts and supports swaps, offers and drops. Calendar sync, mobile apps and REST API access extend scheduling workflows.	Automatically fills shifts based on employee availability Combines labor budgeting and sales forecasting with scheduling Connects with restaurant POS and payroll tools
Cons	Free is limited to basic scheduling; advanced features are on paid plans. Time tracking, geofencing and payroll export are limited to Standard. Basic and Standard require a minimum of 10 users on the web plans.	Its restaurant focus may not suit other types of workplaces Paid-plan prices and employee limits are not established here Time clocking and payroll add broader scope beyond scheduling
Our verdict	Zoho Shifts is employee scheduling and time-tracking software for organizations managing shift-based work. Managers can create and publish schedules, assign open shifts, manage availability and time-off requests, and approve swaps.… Read the review →	Built for restaurant operators, 7shifts brings employee scheduling and related workforce workflows together for managers and staff. Managers can build schedules with templates, handle availability and time-off approvals, and monitor labor… Read the review →

Zoho ShiftsShift Scheduling 9.0Free plan · 30-day trial
7shiftsShift Scheduling 8.2Free plan · 14-day trial

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Strengths and trade-offs

Zoho Shifts — where it wins
- Free plan includes basic scheduling for up to 25 users.
- Automates unpublished open shifts and supports swaps, offers and drops.
- Calendar sync, mobile apps and REST API access extend scheduling workflows.
Where it doesn't
- Free is limited to basic scheduling; advanced features are on paid plans.
- Time tracking, geofencing and payroll export are limited to Standard.
- Basic and Standard require a minimum of 10 users on the web plans.
7shifts — where it wins
- Automatically fills shifts based on employee availability
- Combines labor budgeting and sales forecasting with scheduling
- Connects with restaurant POS and payroll tools
Where it doesn't
- Its restaurant focus may not suit other types of workplaces
- Paid-plan prices and employee limits are not established here
- Time clocking and payroll add broader scope beyond scheduling

Zoho Shifts9.0/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
Scheduling covers shift planning, availability, swaps and time tracking across web and mobile.
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7shifts8.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A restaurant-focused scheduler that connects shift planning with labor budgets and sales forecasts.
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