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The only scheduling tool with a built-in shift marketplace that solves call-offs in minutes. Replace your $180/month tool with something your staff will actually use.
Good Morning, Sarah!
Here's your week at a glance
Today — Wed, Jan 8
4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Duration
7h
Job
Server
Section
Patio
Location
Downtown
Fri, Jan 10
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Shift Exchange
Find coverage or pick up shifts
Sat, Jan 11
Server4:00 PM – 11:00 PM · 7h
Sun, Jan 12
Bartender5:00 PM – 1:00 AM · 8h
Mon, Jan 13
Cook6:00 AM – 2:00 PM · 8h
Restaurant scheduling shouldn't be this painful. Here's what we hear every day.
HotSchedules charges $150-180/month for features you don't use. That's $2,000+ per year going to waste.
Someone calls off and you're scrambling via group texts. Two hours later, you're still short-staffed.
Clunky interfaces and confusing UIs lead to missed shifts, miscommunication, and frustrated employees.
Fill call-offs in minutes, not hours. The feature HotSchedules doesn't have.
A notification is instantly sent to all eligible staff
Tyler R. can't make his shift on Sat, Jan 11 (2p-10p). This shift is now on the marketplace.
Available staff see the open shift instantly
2:00 PM – 10:00 PM · 8h
Manager is notified, schedule is updated automatically
Shift Covered
Maria G. picked up the Cook shift
Built specifically for restaurants — not retro-fitted from generic scheduling software.
Build schedules visually with drag-and-drop. Assign shifts in seconds.
Staff check schedules, swap shifts, and request time off from their phone.
Real-time marketplace where staff pick up and drop shifts autonomously.
Push notifications for new schedules, swaps, approvals, and call-offs.
Server, Cook, Host, Bartender, Dishwasher, Manager — all color-coded.
Staff submit time-off requests. Managers approve or deny in one tap.
See estimated labor costs per day, week, and role in real time.
Build drafts, review them, then publish to notify your entire team at once.
No more group texts. No more confusion. No more "I didn't see the schedule." A clean, mobile-first app that your team will actually open.
Good Morning, Sarah!
Here's your week at a glance
Today — Wed, Jan 8
4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Duration
7h
Job
Server
Section
Patio
Location
Downtown
Fri, Jan 10
11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
See why restaurants are switching from overpriced scheduling tools.
| ShiftFlow | HotSchedules | 7shifts | When I Work | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | $0 – $19 | $150-180 | $70-150 | $50-100 |
| Free Tier | ||||
| Shift Marketplace | ||||
| Mobile App Quality | Excellent | Poor | Good | Average |
| Setup Time | 5 min | 2-3 hours | 1 hour | 30 min |
| Labor Cost Tracking |
Save $130+/month vs HotSchedules. Start free, upgrade when you're ready.
Perfect for single-location restaurants getting started.
For growing restaurants that need the full power.
"The shift marketplace is a game-changer. We used to spend 2 hours finding coverage for call-offs. Now it happens in 15 minutes without me lifting a finger."
Rachel P.
General Manager
Fast-casual chain, 3 locations
"We switched from HotSchedules and immediately saved $130/month. The app is cleaner, faster, and my staff actually checks it. Wish we switched sooner."
Marcus T.
Owner
Family-owned Italian restaurant
"My servers love the mobile app. They swap shifts themselves, request time off in the app, and I don't get 30 texts a day anymore. It's been a lifesaver."
Jennifer K.
Shift Manager
High-volume sports bar