Used by exceptional kitchens including:
Big-business features, small-business price
Affordable no matter what your budget
No contracts. No commitments. Cancel anytime.
Try everything risk-free for 2 months. Afterward, choose between our Free plan or upgrade to the low cost monthly paid plan with no prepaid annual discount needed.
Free Plan
Forever Free
Get Started At No Cost. Perfect For Small Teams Just Getting Organized.
Unlimited Plan
Per Month
For Growing Teams Who Need Zero Limits. Scale Freely, Schedule Effortlessly.
Why Our Low Cost Restaurant Scheduling Beats the Competition
Most restaurant scheduling tools charge per employee, and it adds up fast. A tool charging $2 to $8 per employee per month can cost a 25-person team $50 to $200 every month, just for the basics. Low cost restaurant scheduling should mean the whole team, not a bill that grows every time you hire for a busy weekend.
That’s why we charge one flat price for your whole business: free forever for teams of 10 or fewer, and $7.95 a month total for unlimited workers and locations. No per-user fees, no surprise charges when you grow.
Labor is restaurants’ single largest operating expense, so every dollar you’re not spending on scheduling software is a dollar you can put toward the cost that actually matters.
The 2026 Competitive Landscape*
| Feature | Schedules Made Simple | 7shifts | Homebase | When I Work | Sling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free Plan | Yes — 10 workers, every feature included, forever | Yes — 15 employees, 1 location, basic scheduling only | Yes — 10 employees, 1 location, basic scheduling & time tracking only | No — 14-day trial only | Yes — 30 users, no labor cost tracking or auto-scheduling |
| Pricing Model | One Flat Fee | Per Location | Per Location | Per User | Per User |
| Monthly Cost | $7.95 total | $44.99 – $149.99 / location | $30 – $120 / location | $2.50 – $8.00 / user | $2.00 – $4.00 / user |
| Budget Tracking | Included | Included from Pro tier ($89.99+) | Included only on top All-in-One tier | Not a dedicated feature | Included from Premium tier ($2/user) |
| Automatic & Template Scheduling | Included | Not advertised on pricing page | Included from Plus tier ($70+) | Included from entry paid tier | Auto-assign only on top Business tier |
| Locations | Unlimited | Charges per additional location | Charges per additional location | Multi-location supported, priced per user | Multi-location supported, priced per user |
| *Estimated pricing based on each provider's publicly listed rates as of 2026 and may have changed since. Contact vendors directly for current, exact pricing. | |||||
The Real Cost of 30 Scheduled Employees
Here’s a comparison for a typical casual dining restaurant with one location and 30 team members based on a per-user price of $5/month.
Typical Per-User Platform
30 employees × $5/month
$150/mo
$1,800 per year
Schedules Made Simple
One flat fee, any team size
$7.95/mo
$95.40 per year
You Save $1,704.60 a Year
That’s enough to cover your insurance, a new piece of equipment, or your own vacation.
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