Competitor Comparison

Breakroom vs 7shifts

Stop paying for payroll, time clocking, and labor forecasting you don't need. Get scheduling and communication that actually works for $29/month, not $150+/month for bloated features.

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Why Teams Switch From 7shifts

The Problem

7shifts is built for restaurants that need time clocking, payroll processing, labor forecasting, and POS integration. If you just need scheduling and communication, you're paying for features you don't use. Their pricing tiers (Comp, Entrée, The Works, Gourmet) lock essential features behind higher plans.

The Breakroom's Approach

Two things done really well: scheduling and communication. No time clocks. No payroll. No bloat. Everything included in one flat price.

Pricing Comparison

Feature

Montly Pricing:

$29/month total

Free-$149.99/month (per location)

Annual Price:

$240/year ($20/month)

Varies by tier

For 1 Location:

$29/month

$0-$150/month depending on features

For 3 Locations:

$29/month

$150-$450/month (if paid per location)

Time Clock:

Not included

Included in all plans

Payroll:

Not included

Add-on: $39.99/location + $6/employee

Labor Forecasting

Not included

Higher tiers only

Feature Tiers:

None - everything included

4 tiers (Comp/Entrée/The Works/Gourmet)

Free Plan:

14-day trial, all features

1 location, 30 employees (Comp plan)

What You Pay For:

Scheduling + Communication

Time clocks + payroll + forecasting + scheduling

Features Comparison

✅ Unlimited schedules

✅ Schedule templates

✅ Copy week-to-week

✅ Recurring shifts

✅ Open shifts

✅ Role-based assignments

✅ Team availability overlay

✅ Time-off requests & approvals

✅ Blackout dates

✅ Shift swapping with manager approval

Winner: Breakroom - Simple enough for anyone

Everything included in
$29 / month

✅ Drag-and-drop scheduling in all plans

✅ Machine learning auto-scheduler (Gourmet tier only)

✅ Schedule templates

✅ Shift swapping

✅ Labor budgeting (Entrée tier and above)

✅ Sales forecasting (higher tiers)

❌ Advanced features locked behind $50-$150/month tiers

❌ Assumes you need time clock and labor forecasting

❌ Built specifically for restaurants only

✅ Group chats & 1:1 messaging‍‍

✅ Announcements (read-only broadcasts)‍‍

✅ File sharing (unlimited files)‍‍

✅ Role-based auto chats‍‍

✅ Kudos & recognition‍‍

✅ Automated birthday/anniversary messages

‍‍✅ Read receipts‍‍

✅ SMS backup notifications

Winner: All features included, no tiers

Everything included in
$29/month

✅ Team chat in all plans

✅ Create group chats

✅ Announcements

❌ No mention of file sharing limits

❌ No automated birthday/anniversary features

❌ Communication is secondary to time tracking focus

❌ No SMS backup option

✅ Reliable push notifications

✅ Consistent performance

✅ Works on iOS and Android

✅ No internet required (offline mode)

✅ Lightweight, focused app

Winner: All features included, no tiers

Everything included in
$29/month

✅ Mobile app available for managers and staff

✅ Sync schedules with Google Calendar

❌ "App is super glitchy. Randomly logs me out" (verified user)

❌ "Sometimes notifications of messages don't alert me" (verified user)

❌ "Doesn't work without internet. App returned connection error" (verified review)

❌ "Lack of a functional offline mode" (verified review)

✅ Unlimited schedules

✅ Schedule templates

✅ Copy week-to-week

✅ Recurring shifts

✅ Open shifts (post for auction)

✅ Team availability overlay

✅ Open shifts (post for auction)

✅ Time-off requests & approvals

✅ Blackout dates

✅ Mobile schedule building

Winner: All features included, no tiers

Everything included in
$29/month

❌ Advanced scheduling features (geofencing, breadcrumb tracking) locked to Advanced+ ($49-$99/month)

❌ Some scheduling features only in Expert tier ($99/month)

❌ Need to choose Operations module + tier level

❌ Pay more for features you need

Real Customer Comparison

Christian's Business:

10 Jimmy John's Locations
Multi-unit franchise operator
Evaluated 7shifts and HotSchedules

What they needed

Schedule across multiple locations

Team communication

Simple, not bloated software

No unnecessary time clock feature

7shifts Experience

"They have all these integrations, time clocking, payroll, all these things"

"When you have so much stuff, it's very complex"

"The pricing reflects that they assume you use everything"

"That's taking too much time"

The Results

All locations :
$29/month

‍Everything he needs included
No time clock bloat
No payroll upsells

Entrée plan (basic features
‍~$50/month  per location

‍The Works  (advanced)
‍~$100/month  per location

‍Gourmet  (full features)
‍~$150/month  per location

‍10 locations  on The Works:
‍$1000/month

‍Add payroll (100 employees)
‍+$639/month  ($39.99 + $600)

Total:
‍$1,600+/month

What 7shifts Users Actually Say

From Verified User Reviews

Pricing Confusion

"App is super glitchy. Randomly logs me out. Sometimes notifications of messages don't alert me (yes, notifications are set properly). I'm also not a fan of the lack of desktop notifications. It won't alert you if someone messages you."

Verified User Review,

Google Play Store

Interface Issues

"Other users find the interface slow or cumbersome, with too many clicks required to perform certain tasks. Issues with printing schedules and the messaging system's responsiveness are also noted as areas needing improvement." 

— Verified Review,

 Capterra

Feature Complexity

"Some users feel that the interface could be more intuitive, especially for those who are less tech-savvy." 

Verified User Review,

Capterra

What Breakroom Does Differently

Focused on Two Things

Scheduling and communication. That's it. No time clocks, no payroll, no labor forecasting bloat.

One Simple Price

$29/month gets you everything. Not $50, $100, or $150/month per location depending on features.

Works Without Internet

Your team can view schedules and messages offline. No "connection error" when WiFi drops.

No Restaurant Only Limit

Works for any industry with shift workers. Not locked into restaurant-specific features you don't need.

BEING HONEST

When Each is Better

Is Better If You:

Just need scheduling and communication

Don't want to pay for time clock and payroll features

Want one flat price with no tier confusion

Work in non-restaurant industries

Need reliable app that works offline

Value simplicity over feature bloat

Might Be Better If You:

Need built-in time clock with facial recognition and geofencing

Want payroll processing integrated with tips and PTO

Require labor forecasting tied to POS sales data

Need restaurant-specific features (tip pooling, break attestation)

Want machine learning auto-scheduler

Have budget for $100-$150/month per location

What You're Actually Paying For

Focuses On:

Team scheduling

Shift coverage and swapping

Team communication

Announcements and messaging

File sharing

Time-off management

Works for all industries

Focuses On:‍

Time tracking & time clocks (all plans)

Payroll processing (add-on)

Labor cost management

POS integration for sales forecasting

Tip pooling and distribution

Break attestation and compliance

Restaurant-specific labor lawsth facial recognition and geofencing

If you need time tracking and payroll, 7shifts offers it. If you just need scheduling and communication, Breakroom gives you exactly that for $29/month instead of $100-$150/month.

Switching From Homebase to Breakroom

Most teams fully migrated in under 2 hours

Start Free Trial

No credit card required
All features unlocked
Import your existing team

No credit card required

Invite your team

Everyone gets the mobile app
Set up manager permissions

Takes 5 minutes

Build Schedule

Use templates or copy from existing
Publish to entire team instantly
No time clock setup needed

Templates make it easy

Cancel 7shifts, Keep the savings

No more glitchy app crashes
No more paying for features you don't use

Save $70-$1,571/month depending on locations

Pricing Breakdown

$29

/ Month

Or $240/year ($20/month - save $108/year)

Unlimited team members

Announcements (read-only broadcasts)

Scheduling + Communication

No modules, no tiers

14-day free trial

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Comp Plan:

Free (1 location, 30 employees, basic features)

Entrée:

~$50/month per location (templates, labor budgeting, PTO tracking)

The Works:

~$100/month per location (advanced scheduling, compliance, manager logbook)

Gourmet:

~$150/month per location (machine learning, advanced customization)

Payroll add-on:

$39.99/location + $6/employee

Real-world 7shifts cost:

1 location (The Works):

$100/month

3 locations (The Works):

$300/month

10 locations (The Works):

$1,000/month

Add payroll for 100 employees:

+$639/month

Total for 10 locations with payroll:

$1,639/month

Breakroom saves you $71-$1,610/month depending on your setup

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Breakroom vs 7shifts

Why Teams Switch From 7shifts

Pricing Comparison

Features Comparison

Real Customer Comparison

Christian's Business:

What they needed

7shifts Experience

The Results

What 7shifts Users Actually Say

What Breakroom Does Differently

BEING HONEST

When Each is Better

What You're Actually Paying For

Switching From Homebase to Breakroom

Pricing Breakdown

Breakroom saves you $71-$1,610/month depending on your setup