ClockIt vs 7shifts (2026)
Restaurant-specific forecasting against general-purpose biometric attendance.
Pricing and review data verified 2026-08-24 · Sourced from Capterra
The verdict
7shifts wins inside restaurants that run on POS-linked labour forecasting. ClockIt wins for hospitality groups that mainly need reliable, verified attendance across sites.
No credit card required · ClockIt is one of the products compared here, and we say plainly below where 7shifts is the better choice.
At a glance
| ClockIt | 7shifts | |
|---|---|---|
| Capterra rating | 4.6 (135) | 4.7 (1,212) |
| Starting price | $2.99 Per User, Per Month | $39.99 Other, Per Month |
| Free plan | Free version available | Free version available |
| Best for | Teams of 10–100 that want a physical clock on the wall as well as an app, without a per-site hardware contract. | Restaurants and hospitality groups managing labour cost as a percentage of sales. |
| Not for | Freelancers billing hours to clients — a solo timer does that job with less setup. | Non-hospitality teams — much of the value is POS-tied and restaurant-specific. |
Feature comparison
| Feature | ClockIt | 7shifts |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | PartialLimited tier |
| Time clock / punch in | Yes | Yes |
| Shared kiosk mode | Yes | Yes |
| Biometric hardware | Yes | No |
| GPS tracking | Yes | — |
| Geofencing | Yes | Yes |
| Shift scheduling | Yes | Yes |
| Shift swaps | Yes | Yes |
| PTO / leave management | Yes | Yes |
| Overtime rules | Yes | Yes |
| Payroll export | Yes | Yes |
| Offline mode | — | — |
| API access | Yes | Yes |
“—” means we could not verify that feature for that product, not that it is missing.
What users actually say
The highest-rated and most critical review we found for each product, quoted verbatim.
ClockIt 4.6 / 5 from 135 Capterra reviews
“Great time punch application”
We really liked that the free version allows for accurate time tracking for those on a budget. Looking at the paid versions you get some serious value for your money. The user interface is smooth and allows for lots of different reporting.
Dylan M., Head of Office Administration · Hospital & Health Care · March 23, 2026 · Capterra
“Good, for 14 days”
The process of adding an employee, it would be better to be able to send invitations.
Mostafa Y., Editor-in-Chief · Media Production · October 29, 2024 · Capterra
7shifts 4.7 / 5 from 1,212 Capterra reviews
“Best Decision”
We can maximize profit by scheduling exactly where needed with forecasting We can create a schedule in minutes verses an hour We can eliminate scheduling employees on requested days off or outside of their availability Employees can update availability, time off without bothering management Employees find a replacement for their shift after schedule is posted instead of bothering management Managers can monitor labor in real time on phone app dashboard report We use the 'engage' report as a positive way to eliminate attendance issues (late, no show, sick, change schedule, etc) Employees can access by phone or computer Employees can provide immediate shift feedback at end of shift Managers can distribute hours and tasks evenly and monitor
Leslie B., Owner · Restaurants · November 26, 2019 · Capterra
“Restaurant shift App”
A lot of clutter, but generally works well. Wish there was a better shift swapping system for multiple shifts.
Oliver M., Waiter · Hospitality · October 13, 2025 · Capterra
A closer look
ClockIt
ClockIt is an employee time clock and attendance platform that pairs a web and mobile app with physical biometric terminals. It is one of the few products in this category that talks to fingerprint and face terminals directly over the ZKTeco ADMS push protocol, so punches from a wall-mounted device land in the same timesheet as mobile and kiosk punches. Scheduling, leave, overtime rules and payroll-ready exports are included rather than tiered, and there is a free plan you can start on without talking to sales.
Strengths
- Works with ZKTeco and eSSL biometric terminals over ADMS — most competitors are software-only
- Scheduling, PTO and overtime rules included rather than gated behind a higher tier
- Free plan, self-serve signup, no demo call required
Limitations
- Smaller review base than the category leaders
- Not built for client billing or invoicing workflows
Available on: Web, Android, iPhone/iPad · Support: Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat
7shifts
7shifts is built for restaurants and little else, which is its strength. It integrates with POS systems to forecast labour against projected sales, handles tip pooling, and gives managers shift-level visibility on wage cost before the schedule is published. Pricing is per location rather than purely per user, which suits a multi-unit operator and reads as expensive to a small non-restaurant team.
Strengths
- POS integrations and sales-based labour forecasting
- Tip pooling and hospitality-specific compliance
- Per-location pricing suits multi-unit groups
Limitations
- Little reason to choose it outside hospitality
- Per-location pricing is poor value for a single small team
Available on: Web, Android, iPhone/iPad · Support: Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat
Common questions
Is ClockIt or 7shifts cheaper?
ClockIt starts at $2.99 Per User, Per Month. 7shifts starts at $39.99 Other, Per Month. Compare the total for the modules you actually need rather than the headline seat price — several products in this category price the time clock separately from scheduling.
Which has better reviews, ClockIt or 7shifts?
On Capterra, ClockIt rates 4.6 from 135 reviews and 7shifts rates 4.7 from 1,212 reviews, captured 2026-08-24. Ratings across this category cluster tightly, so review volume tells you more about maturity than quality.
Do ClockIt or 7shifts support biometric time clocks?
ClockIt: yes. 7shifts: no. ClockIt connects directly to ZKTeco and eSSL fingerprint and face terminals over the ADMS push protocol, so hardware punches land in the same timesheet as app and kiosk punches.
Try ClockIt alongside your shortlist
No credit card required · Free plan available