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TipLedger vs 7shifts
7shifts is a restaurant team-management platform covering scheduling, time clocking, tip pooling with custom rules, and payroll. TipLedger covers only tip calculation and records, from figures you enter.
If you want scheduling, hours and tips connected in one place, 7shifts does that and can save re-entering hours. TipLedger may fit if you only want a standalone tip tool alongside whatever you already use.
TipLedger
Tip-management software for a single restaurant location. You enter shift sales and tip figures by hand, set your own tip-out rules per shift type, review each staff member’s breakdown and export CSV for your payroll provider or accountant. No POS or payroll connection. Starter $19/mo or Professional $39/mo, one location each (Multi-Location is coming soon); 30-day free software trial, no card to sign up.
7shifts
Scheduling, time clock, tip pooling and payroll in one restaurant platform. Often a fit for: Restaurants that want scheduling, hours, tips and payroll in one system.
Side by side
| Feature | TipLedger | 7shifts |
|---|---|---|
| Tip pooling calculation | Yes — rules you configure per shift type | Yes — custom tip pooling rules |
| Scheduling / time clock | No | Yes |
| Payroll | No — CSV export you import or rekey | Yes — payroll offered |
| Getting hours and tips in | Manual entry each shift | From its own time clock; manual contributions may also be available |
| Scope | Tip records only; works alongside your existing tools | Full team-management suite |
Reviewed September 2026; features and plans may change. 7shifts details come from its official site: 7shifts.com 7shifts 101: Tip Pooling What is 7shifts . Check there for current features and pricing.
When 7shifts may fit better
- You want scheduling, time clocking, tips and payroll in one place.
- You want hours captured by a time clock instead of entered by hand.
- Consolidating tools is worth more to you than a small standalone app.
When TipLedger may fit better
- Scheduling and payroll already work for you and you only want a separate tip tool.
- You’d rather enter shift figures by hand than move scheduling to a new system.
- You want a published monthly price for one location and a CSV you control.
What TipLedger doesn’t do
Manual entry takes time every shift — products that connect to your POS or time clock can save that work. TipLedger does not run payroll, pay staff, connect to a POS or payroll provider, or calculate or file taxes. You set the tip rules and are responsible for reviewing results and following the laws that apply to you.
Separately, we take inquiries for a paid Payroll Bookkeeping service. It is not included in any plan, has no free trial and can’t be purchased yet. Learn more.
Try it against your real numbers
30-day free trial of the software, no card to sign up. You choose a plan later on the Pricing page.
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