Epos Now vs 7shifts
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best POS Systems for Retail and The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software. Last verified June 17, 2026.
The short answer
7shifts ranks higher on Top 11 (#3 vs #7) for Retail store owners choosing a point-of-sale system / Managers scheduling shifts for hourly workers, restaurants, retail, and healthcare. Purpose-built for restaurants with deep POS integrations and tip management.
At a glance
| Epos Now | 7shifts | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #7 / The 11 Best POS Systems for Retail | #3 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.9 | 8.8 |
| Best for | Best for hardware bundles | The standard for restaurants |
| Pricing | $ ($39 to $69/mo) | $$$ ($0 to $12.50/user/mo) |
| HQ | Norwich, UK | Saskatoon, Canada |
| Founded | 2011 | 2014 |
Methodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.