7shifts vs Paylocity

Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Homebase vs When I Work vs 7shifts: 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software 2026 and Rippling vs Gusto vs Zenefits: 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms 2026. Last verified June 16, 2026.

The short answer

7shifts ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #6) for Managers scheduling shifts for hourly workers, restaurants, retail, and healthcare / HR teams managing employee health insurance, 401k, and benefits enrollment. Purpose-built for restaurants with deep POS integrations and tip management.

At a glance

7shiftsPaylocity
Top 11 rank#3 / Homebase vs When I Work vs 7shifts: 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software 2026#6 / Rippling vs Gusto vs Zenefits: 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms 2026
Score (out of 9.4)8.88.2
Best forThe standard for restaurantsBest for Employee Engagement
Pricing$$$ ($0 to $12.50/user/mo)$$$ (Custom Quote)
HQSaskatoon, CanadaSchaumburg, USA
Founded20141997

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