7shifts vs Deputy:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, 7shifts had more branded searches than Deputy among workforce management platforms worldwide. 7shifts had about 90,500 branded searches, while Deputy had 630. 7shifts made up 12.7% of all workforce management platform searches we track, and Deputy accounted for 0.09%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about workforce management platforms, Deputy appeared in four of the five answers and 7shifts in two. Deputy was mentioned before 7shifts in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
7shifts, about 144 searches for every 1 for Deputy
Who does AI mention more?
Deputy, mentioned in 4 of 5 answers, 7shifts in 2
Who does AI recommend more?
Deputy, named ahead of 7shifts in every answer
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Top workforce management platforms in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Deputy 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 two out of five: in one of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Deputy was listed before 7shifts in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
- Deputy1st
UKG2nd
When I Work3rd- 7shifts4th
- Workday Workforce Management5th
Planday–
Sling–
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Deputy4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- UKG3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- When I Work2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- 7shifts2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
- Workday Workforce Management2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Planday0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Sling0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about workforce management platforms
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which workforce management platform should I use?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best workforce management platforms?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best workforce management platform for hourly teams?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“employee scheduling software”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“time tracking software”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 21, 2026.
Is 7shifts or Deputy more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for 7shifts and Deputy by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all seven workforce management platforms we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for 7shifts, Deputy. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | UKG | When I Work | 7shifts | Planday | Sling | Deputy | Workday Workforce Management |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 60% | 22% | 12.1% | 5.4% | 0.34% | 0.13% | 0.03% |
| Nov 2025 | 64.8% | 19.4% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 0.19% | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| Dec 2025 | 60.7% | 22.3% | 12.2% | 4.5% | 0.15% | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| Jan 2026 | 64.8% | 19.4% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 0.18% | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| Feb 2026 | 64.9% | 19.4% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 0.18% | 0.11% | 0.03% |
| Mar 2026 | 64.7% | 19.4% | 10.6% | 4.8% | 0.39% | 0.14% | 0.03% |
| Apr 2026 | 64.8% | 19.4% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 0.22% | 0.11% | 0.02% |
| May 2026 | 56.1% | 20.6% | 13.8% | 5% | 0.25% | 4.2% | 0.07% |
| Jun 2026 | 57.6% | 21.1% | 11.6% | 5.2% | 0.16% | 4.3% | 0.05% |
| Jul 2026 | 63.3% | 18.9% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 0.17% | 0.11% | 0.04% |
| Aug 2026 | 64.8% | 19.5% | 10.7% | 4.8% | 0.16% | 0.09% | 0.02% |
| Sep 2026 | 63.3% | 19% | 12.7% | 4.7% | 0.14% | 0.09% | 0.03% |
How has the 7shifts and Deputy comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- 7shifts was ahead of Deputy in every measured month of the 12 months ending September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, 7shifts’ share of searches among workforce management platforms worldwide moved from 12.1% to 12.7%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 74K to 90.5K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Deputy’s share of searches among workforce management platforms worldwide moved from 0.13% to 0.09%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 790 to 630.
How did search popularity change for workforce management platforms worldwide in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, 7shifts gained share of searches among workforce management platforms worldwide, from 10.7% to 12.7%.
Deputy’s share of searches among workforce management platforms worldwide has lost ground for 3 months in a row, from 4.3% to 0.09% in September 2026.
How are branded searches counted?
3 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using 7shifts’ and Deputy’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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