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European alternatives to 7shifts / Deputy

7shifts / Deputy (Canada / Australia): Staff scheduling. TechForMerchant only ranks companies headquartered in the European Union. Here are the 6 EU-based solutions that cover the same need, ranked by value.

  1. 1
    OrdioRisingTeam scheduling & HR
    Shift planning, time tracking and automated payroll for deskless teams
    Best for German and Austrian restaurants and shops that want scheduling, time tracking and payroll prep from one tool at a flat per-location price.
    Germany, Colognefounded 2021from €89/month
    Deployment8Ease of use7Innovation7Price & terms7
    Market penetration5.0
    Adoption5Integration5
    7.2
    value score / 10
  2. 2
    Combo (ex-Snapshift)EstablishedTeam scheduling & HR
    Scheduling and HR for field teams in restaurants and shops
    Best for French and Spanish restaurant and retail managers that want mobile-first scheduling with HR documents and contracts in the same tool.
    France, Parisfounded 2016from €60/month
    Deployment8Ease of use8Innovation6Price & terms7
    Market penetration7.5
    Adoption8Integration7
    7.0
    value score / 10
  3. 3
    ShiftbaseEstablishedTeam scheduling & HR
    Employee scheduling and time tracking with a free tier
    Best for Benelux and German cafés, shops and hotels with up to 15 staff that want free rosters and time tracking with Dutch and German payroll links.
    Netherlands, Zoetermeerfounded 2010free tier
    Deployment10Ease of use8Innovation4Price & terms9
    Market penetration6.5
    Adoption7Integration6
    7.0
    value score / 10
  4. 4
    SkelloEstablishedTeam scheduling & HR
    Shift scheduling, time tracking and payroll prep for shift-based teams
    Best for French restaurants, hotels and shops that need shift planning with collective-agreement rules and payroll export built in, from single sites to chains.
    France, Parisfounded 2016from €79/month
    Deployment7Ease of use7Innovation6Price & terms6
    Market penetration8.0
    Adoption8Integration8
    6.4
    value score / 10
  5. 5
    PlandayEstablishedTeam scheduling & HR
    Employee scheduling and time tracking, part of Xero
    Best for hospitality and retail teams in the Nordics, Germany or the UK that want proven scheduling with native Xero accounting integration, accepting a non-EU parent.
    Denmark, Copenhagenfounded 2004from £2.99/user/month
    Deployment8Ease of use8Innovation5Price & terms6
    Market penetration8.5
    Adoption9Integration8
    6.4
    value score / 10
  6. 6
    QuinyxEstablishedTeam scheduling & HR
    AI-driven workforce management for large frontline organisations
    Best for QSR and retail chains with thousands of hourly staff across several countries that need forecasting-driven scheduling and a compliance engine; oversized for independents.
    Sweden, Stockholmfounded 2005pricing on quote
    Deployment2Ease of use3Innovation8Price & terms2
    Market penetration8.0
    Adoption8Integration8
    4.6
    value score / 10

Questions merchants ask about European staff scheduling solutions

Is 7shifts / Deputy available in Europe?

7shifts / Deputy is headquartered in Canada / Australia. This comparator does not rank it, because it only lists companies whose registered seat and headquarters are in the European Union. For staff scheduling, 6 EU-headquartered solutions are ranked here: Ordio, Combo (ex-Snapshift), Shiftbase, Skello, Planday, Quinyx.

What do European restaurants and shops use instead of 7shifts / Deputy?

The highest-rated European alternatives are Ordio (Germany, 7.2/10), Combo (ex-Snapshift) (France, 7.0/10), Shiftbase (Netherlands, 7.0/10). The value score weighs deployment simplicity, ease of use, innovation (counted double) and price.

How much does a European alternative to 7shifts / Deputy cost?

Entry prices as published or reported: Ordio €89/month · Combo (ex-Snapshift) €60/month · Shiftbase Free · Skello €79/month · Planday £2.99/user/month · Quinyx On quote. Scores and prices are refreshed every month.

Ranking computed by AI (Claude) from customer reviews, comparators, trade associations and the news · editorial responsibility Camille POTVIN · reviewed 23 Sep 2026 · how this page is made