7shifts vs Planday
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026). Last verified June 16, 2026.
The short answer
7shifts ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #8) for Managers scheduling shifts for hourly workers, restaurants, retail, and healthcare. Purpose-built for restaurants with deep POS integrations and tip management.
At a glance
| 7shifts | Planday | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #3 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026) | #8 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.8 | 7.6 |
| Best for | The standard for restaurants | Best for European compliance |
| Pricing | $$$ ($0 to $12.50/user/mo) | $$$ (€2.99 to €6.99/user/mo) |
| HQ | Saskatoon, Canada | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Founded | 2014 | 2004 |
7shifts
Purpose-built for restaurants with deep POS integrations and tip management.
www.7shifts.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026)
Planday
Strong compliance features for European labor laws and GDPR.
www.planday.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026)
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