7shifts Comp replaces 2 paid apps
One genuinely free tool, 2 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseproprietary, free
runstheir cloud
installHosted signup for one restaurant location, then invite staff to the web and mobile apps
dataEmployee profiles, schedules, availability, time-off and communications in 7shifts' cloud, with selected reports and export tools
setupno real blockers; verified to install clean
facts verified 2026-08-11
Schedules, availability, time off and shift swaps for one 15-person location; restaurant branding comes free too.
the catchIt is limited to one fifteen-person restaurant location and keeps time-clock and more advanced operations features outside the free tier.
the verdict →all Homebase alternatives →
A small roster, availability form and approved shift trades for one 15-person location.
the catchThe free plan is restaurant-specific, limited to one location and fifteen employees, and lacks a free time clock.
the verdict →all When I Work alternatives →last updated 2026-08-11 · up to $396/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
