olldae vs 7shifts
7shifts is a strong restaurant scheduling tool. shift management, time tracking, tip pooling, labor forecasting — it solves real problems around team coordination and labor cost. but it stops at scheduling. no inventory, no recipe costing, no allergen management, no catering.
olldae covers the other side: what those people are showing up to do. inventory tracking, recipe costing, allergen flagging, service mode for staff, and catering management. the two tools solve different problems. many operators run both — 7shifts to manage their team, olldae to manage the operation the team runs.
side by side.
| feature | olldae | 7shifts |
|---|---|---|
| operations | ||
| inventory management | ✓ | — |
| recipe costing | ✓ | — |
| allergen flagging (EU 14 + US 9) | ✓ | — |
| par level alerts | ✓ | — |
| service mode for staff | ✓ | — |
| supplier price tracking | ✓ | — |
| team | ||
| role-based access control | ✓ | ✓ |
| shift scheduling | — | ✓ |
| time tracking | — | ✓ |
| tip pooling | — | ✓ |
| catering | ||
| catering proposals + quotes | ✓ | — |
| online client payments | ✓ | — |
| pricing | ||
| starting price | $49/mo | free (limited) / $29.99/mo+ |
| free trial | ✓ 14 days, no card | ✓ free plan available |
different problems. both worth solving.
7shifts fits operators who need to solve labor management: scheduling shifts efficiently, tracking time, managing tip pools, and controlling labor cost. if scheduling is the biggest pain point, 7shifts is purpose-built for it.
olldae fits operators who need to solve operational management: what's in stock, what things cost, what your margins are, and how to run catering events without building spreadsheets. it handles the operation that your team shows up to execute.
the two tools solve different layers. using both is common — 7shifts for the people, olldae for the operation.
frequently asked.
does 7shifts include inventory management? +
no. 7shifts is scheduling and labor management. it has no inventory, recipe costing, allergen tracking, or catering module. olldae covers those — and the two tools run alongside each other.
can I use olldae alongside 7shifts? +
yes. 7shifts manages your team schedule and labor. olldae manages your inventory, recipes, allergens, and catering. they solve different problems and run side by side without conflict.
does olldae handle scheduling? +
no. olldae's team features are role-based access — what each staff member sees in the system (bartender sees recipes but not costs, manager sees everything). shift scheduling is outside olldae's scope. 7shifts handles that well.
does olldae have a free trial? +
yes. 14 days free, no credit card required. full access to the starter plan — set up your inventory, build your recipe library, and test the catering module before deciding on a plan.
does 7shifts have recipe or allergen tracking? +
no. 7shifts has no food or beverage operations features. recipe costing, allergen management, and inventory tracking are olldae's domain — purpose-built for kitchen and bar operations.