UK shift scheduling software compared — pricing, ERA 2025 compliance, and who each platform is actually built for.
7shifts is Restaurant-focused scheduling software founded in North America. This comparison is specifically about how each platform serves UK shift-based businesses with mixed workforces — including zero-hours workers, casual staff, and agency cover — as ERA 2025 changes what compliance requires.
| Feature | FlexiWork | 7shifts |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat monthly fee (no per-user charge) | Per location per month — pricing varies by plan and team size |
| UK employment law focus | ✓ Built for UK from day one | ~ Varies by feature area |
| ERA 2025 compliance records | ✓ Built in automatically | ~ Check current coverage |
| 52-week holiday pay | ✓ Included in Wages | ~ Requires configuration |
| Zero-hours worker tracking | ✓ Per worker, per shift | ~ Available but not UK-specific |
| Agency worker marketplace | ✓ FlexiWork Agency at 15% | ✗ Not available |
| Wage calculation included | ✓ Yes — from actual hours | ~ May require add-on |
| Unlimited venues | ✓ Included | ~ Check current pricing |
7shifts is built primarily for North American restaurant operations and has grown into other markets. For UK businesses, the ERA 2025 compliance gap is significant — the platform was not designed around UK employment law. FlexiWork's UK-native design, the 52-week holiday pay calculation, zero-hours tracking, and guaranteed hours data records are built from the ground up for UK businesses.
ERA 2025 compliance, flat-fee pricing, unlimited venues. No card required.
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