Compare 7shifts and Gusto - Jan 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jan 28, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - 7shifts or Gusto?

Gusto is more expensive to implement (TCO) than 7shifts, and Gusto is rated higher (99/100) than 7shifts (90/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right Employee Scheduling solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

7shifts Vs. Gusto

7shifts: 7shifts is the most intuitive employee scheduling and management software designed for the restaurant industry. Restaurant managers using 7shifts reduce labor costs and spend 80% less time on management logistics after switching from paper or Excel. With 7shifts, schedules pull in employee availability and eliminate scheduling conflicts. Employ...

Gusto: Gusto was started in 2011 by best friends Josh, Tomer and Eddie to help every business in the world put people first. In 2015, we expanded our payroll service to all 50 states and opened a new office in Denver. We changed our name from ZenPayroll to Gusto to celebrate our customers' courage and passion. We also added health benefits and compliance ...

Who is more expensive? 7shifts or Gusto HR?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Employee Scheduling software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for 7shifts and Gusto HR.

7shifts price starts at $17.99 per location/month , On a scale between 1 to 10 7shifts is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of Employee Scheduling software. Gusto HR price starts at $39 per month , When comparing Gusto HR to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Employee Scheduling software cost.

Bottom line: Gusto HR is more expensive than 7shifts.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared 7shifts Vs. Gusto based on some of the most important and required Employee Scheduling features.

7shifts: Mobile Access, Budgeting & CPM, Automated Scheduling, Employee Database, Group Scheduling, Multi-Location Support, Hourly Employee Tracking, Sick Leave Tracking.

Gusto HR: Payroll, Human Resources, Employee Onboarding, Workforce Management, Benefits Administration.

Target customer size

The software is a viable solution for restaurants of all sizes and a variety of types. and Gusto HR's target customer size include: Small, medium and large size businesses.



7shifts

ITQlick rating
(4.7/5)

starts at $17.99 per location/month

7shifts is a web based restaurant employee scheduling solution for businesses of all sizes. Its capabilities include labor cost forecasting, multi-location support, email notifications, and others. The software...

Categories: Budgeting & CPM, Financial reporting, Data Analysis Tools, Product Lifecycle Management.

Gusto

ITQlick rating
(4.7/5)

starts at $39 per month

A well-supported team is the key to a successful business. With Gusto easy-to-use platform, you can empower your people and push your business forward.

Categories: Check Printing, Performance Management, Document Management, Human Resources, Applicant Tracking.

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7shifts: 9 Features

Mobile Access
Budgeting & CPM
Automated Scheduling
Employee Database
Group Scheduling
Multi-Location Support
Hourly Employee Tracking
Sick Leave Tracking
Scheduling

Gusto HR: 9 Features

Payroll
Human Resources
Employee Onboarding
Workforce Management
Benefits Administration
Applicant Tracking
Compliant With HIPAA
Business tax
Task Management
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Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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7shifts
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
90/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$17.99 per location/month
Functionality
22
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Gusto
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
99/100
Pricing
4/10
License pricing
$39 per month
Functionality
20
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ScheduleBase
ITQlick rating
4/5
Score
92/100
Pricing
7/10
License pricing
$10 per month
Functionality
5
WinCalendar
ITQlick rating
4.3/5
Score
91/100
Pricing
6.4/10
License pricing
$32 per license
Functionality
4
Deputy
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
90/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$2.50 per user/month
Functionality
17
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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.