Deputy
Entry plan
$5.00 × 10 seats$50.00
× 12 months$600.00
Per year
$5.00 per person / mo
$600
Deputy vs 7shifts
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Deputy
52%
match · $600/yr
7shifts
71%
match · $480/yr
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
7shifts
Entry plan
Flat price, whole team$39.99
× 12 months$479.88
Per year
$4.00 per person / mo
$480
Deputy
From $5
Multi-site and compliance-heavy shift operations in hospitality, retail and healthcare that want advanced auto-scheduling, forecasting and labor law tools.
vs
7shifts
From $39.99Free plan
Independent restaurants, restaurant groups and franchises that want scheduling tied to POS sales, tip handling and restaurant-ready payroll.
Side by side
| Deputy | 7shifts | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $5/user/month (annual) or $5.50 (monthly) | Free Comp plan; paid from $39.99/location/month (annual) |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Multi-site and compliance-heavy shift operations in hospitality, retail and healthcare that want advanced auto-scheduling, forecasting and labor law tools. | Independent restaurants, restaurant groups and franchises that want scheduling tied to POS sales, tip handling and restaurant-ready payroll. |
Pros and cons
Deputy
Pros
- Deepest auto-scheduling, forecasting and compliance toolset in this group
- Shift swaps, messaging and labor law compliance included even on Lite
- Wide payroll and POS integration list plus optional native payroll
- Location hierarchies and SSO on Pro for larger operations
Cons
- Per-user pricing gets expensive as headcount grows
- Key features like auto-scheduling and wage budgets need Core
- Annual plans can't be downgraded mid-term and aren't refunded on cancellation
7shifts
Pros
- Restaurant-specific tools that general scheduling apps don't match
- Shift trades included on the free plan
- Flat per-location pricing within each employee band
- Payroll included on Premium for US restaurants
Cons
- Time clocking starts on Essentials and compliance tools need Pro
- Employee caps (15, 30, 60) can force upgrades
- A poor fit outside food service
Marcus Williams