7shifts vs Sling:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, 7shifts had more branded searches than Sling among employee scheduling software worldwide. 7shifts had about 90,500 branded searches, while Sling had 41,500. 7shifts made up 21.4% of all employee scheduling software searches we track, and Sling accounted for 9.8%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about employee scheduling software, 7shifts appeared in three of the five answers and Sling in two. 7shifts was mentioned before Sling in three out of four answers that named either.
Who do people search for more?
7shifts, about 2 searches for every 1 for Sling
Who does AI mention more?
7shifts, mentioned in 3 of 5 answers, Sling in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
7shifts, named ahead of Sling in 3 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, 7shifts was mentioned in three out of five: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Sling was mentioned in two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. 7shifts was listed before Sling in three out of 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 Sling more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for 7shifts and Sling 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 7shifts, Sling. 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 Sling comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- 7shifts was ahead of Sling 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, Sling’s share of searches among employee scheduling software worldwide moved from 14.5% to 9.8%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 62.6K to 41.5K.
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%.
Estimated monthly branded searches for Sling worldwide fell 33.7% over 12 measured months, from 62.6K to 41.5K in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 7shifts’ and Sling’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.
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