Restaurant scheduling alternatives differ by restaurant focus, per-location versus per-user pricing, employee and location caps, and payroll, timeclock, and compliance features. Verify current billing, included features, and terms directly with each vendor before buying.

Start with the buying job

Choose a scheduling product based on the work it needs to support: building schedules, communicating shifts, tracking time, preparing payroll data, or managing labor across locations. Ask each vendor which capabilities are included in the plan you are evaluating, how additional locations or employees affect the bill, and what setup or support is in scope. A software plan does not guarantee compliance; confirm your own requirements and processes with appropriate advisers.

Current pricing references

Pricing and packaging can change. The following facts were checked on 2026-09-08:

  • Homebase pricing lists Basic at $0 for one location and up to 10 employees. It lists Essentials at $30 per location per month on monthly billing or $24 per location per month on annual billing.
  • Deputy pricing lists Lite at $5, Core at $6.50, and Pro at $9 USD per user per month, excluding tax. In the United States, monthly Lite, Core, and Pro plans have a $30 minimum invoice.
  • The 7shifts pricing page shows different monthly and annual rates. Review the current page for the plan, billing cadence, locations, and features you need rather than relying on an unqualified $39.99 figure.

For any other scheduling option, use its current first-party pricing and product pages rather than carrying forward an old price or feature claim.

Keep scheduling separate from operational review

Scheduling software is for scheduling and related workforce workflows. Marty’s paid Review and optional managed service are separate: they help operators investigate operational questions and verify follow-through; they are not a replacement for a scheduling system.

If your schedule is already workable but labor overruns keep returning, review how Marty helps managers investigate restaurant labor cost overruns and verify follow-through.

Next step

Bring your location count, employee count, desired workforce workflows, and preferred billing cadence to vendor conversations. Then start a paid Marty Review to identify and verify operational follow-through.