7shifts vs Connecteam:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Connecteam had more branded searches than 7shifts among employee scheduling software worldwide. Connecteam had about 114,000 branded searches, while 7shifts had 90,500. Connecteam made up 27% of all employee scheduling software searches we track, and 7shifts accounted for 21.4%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about employee scheduling software, Connecteam appeared in four of the five answers and 7shifts in three. 7shifts and Connecteam were each mentioned first in two of the four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
Connecteam, about 26% more searches than 7shifts
Who does AI mention more?
Connecteam, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, 7shifts in 3
Who does AI recommend more?
Each is named first in 2 of 4 answers.
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Top employee scheduling software in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Connecteam was mentioned in four out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. 7shifts was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. 7shifts and Connecteam were each listed first in two of the four answers that named either.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Homebase1st
When I Work2nd
Deputy3rd
Connecteam4th
7shifts5th
Sling6th
Planday–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
When I Work5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Homebase5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Deputy5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
Connecteam4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
7shifts3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Sling2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Planday0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about employee scheduling software
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which employee scheduling software should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best employee scheduling software options?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best employee scheduling software for shift planning?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“employee scheduling software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“work schedule app”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 20, 2026.
Is 7shifts or Connecteam more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for 7shifts and Connecteam by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven employee scheduling software we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Connecteam, 7shifts. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | When I Work | Connecteam | 7shifts | Sling | Planday | Homebase | Deputy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 32.3% | 26.4% | 17.2% | 14.5% | 7.7% | 1.7% | 0.18% |
| Nov 2025 | 33.9% | 27.8% | 18.2% | 10.3% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 0.18% |
| Dec 2025 | 34.5% | 28.2% | 18.5% | 10.3% | 6.8% | 1.5% | 0.16% |
| Jan 2026 | 31.9% | 32% | 17% | 9.6% | 7.6% | 1.7% | 0.18% |
| Feb 2026 | 33.4% | 30.3% | 16.2% | 11.1% | 7.2% | 1.7% | 0.17% |
| Mar 2026 | 33.7% | 28.1% | 18% | 10.5% | 8% | 1.5% | 0.24% |
| Apr 2026 | 33.8% | 27.8% | 18% | 10.3% | 8.1% | 1.8% | 0.19% |
| May 2026 | 30% | 24.6% | 19.5% | 11% | 7.1% | 1.7% | 6% |
| Jun 2026 | 38% | 23.1% | 15% | 10.2% | 6.7% | 1.5% | 5.6% |
| Jul 2026 | 36.8% | 27.4% | 17.8% | 10% | 6.5% | 1.4% | 0.15% |
| Aug 2026 | 33.9% | 28% | 18.1% | 10.2% | 8.1% | 1.5% | 0.15% |
| Sep 2026 | 32.6% | 27% | 21.4% | 9.8% | 7.8% | 1.2% | 0.15% |
How has the 7shifts and Connecteam comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Connecteam was ahead of 7shifts in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 7shifts’ share of searches among employee scheduling software worldwide moved from 17.2% to 21.4%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 90.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Connecteam’s share of searches among employee scheduling software worldwide moved from 26.4% to 27%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 113K to 114K.
How did search popularity change for employee scheduling software worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes

In September 2026, 7shifts gained share of searches among employee scheduling software worldwide, from 18.1% to 21.4%.

In September 2026, Connecteam lost share of searches among employee scheduling software worldwide, from 28% to 27%.
How are branded searches counted?
6 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 7shifts’ and Connecteam’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
7shifts
1 branded search term
- 7shifts
Connecteam
5 branded search terms
- connecteam
- connecteam app
- connecteam com
- connecteam employee scheduling
- connecteam software
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