No. 18 of 27 ·Restaurant Scheduling Software

HotSchedules

Web · Android · iPhone

Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.1

Free tierNo free tier on record
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

HotSchedules is ranked #18 of 27 in restaurant scheduling software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, Web. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered.

HotSchedules plans and pricing

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HotSchedules Scheduling & Team Management Not published Contact sales 1-year offer on us fourth.com · 1 Oct 2026

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The record

Purpose: HotSchedules is a workforce-management platform for restaurants and hospitality businesses covering hiring, payroll, scheduling, compliance and team management.
Scheduling: Managers can build schedules using real sales and labor data, while employees receive mobile access and real-time updates.
Forecasting: The platform uses predictive insights to match staffing to demand and reduce overtime and waste.
Compliance: HotSchedules provides predictive scheduling, labor-law alerts and built-in reporting for compliance management.
Pay features: Fourth offers instant digital tip payouts and early access to earned wages through its hospitality pay solutions.
POS integrations: HotSchedules integrates with POS systems including PAR POS, Toast, Oracle Micros and NCR Aloha to synchronize sales and labor data.
Integration ecosystem: Fourth lists POS partners including Aloha, Digital Dining, Focus, HungerRush, Lightspeed U Series, PAR POS, POSitouch, Restaurant Manager, Squirrel, Toast, Xpient, Xenial IRIS, QU, Revel and Simphony.
Supported mobile platforms: HotSchedules provides separate mobile applications for iOS and Android.
Mobile app fee: The HotSchedules mobile app costs $2.99 in each of the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Account requirement: The HS Team application requires a valid HS Team user account supplied through the employee’s employer.
Security: Fourth says it uses secured communication channels, password protection, limited-access systems and per-user least-privilege access controls.
Compliance frameworks: Fourth’s listed AWS hosting provider is ISO 9001, ISO 27001, ISO 27008 and ISO 27017 certified and SOC 1, SOC 2 and SOC 3 audited.
Customer support: Fourth provides 24/7 self-service help articles and product guides through its Customer Success Portal; sales coverage is listed as weekdays 08:00–20:00 ET.
Target market: Fourth describes HotSchedules as purpose-built for restaurant and hospitality operators, including quick-service, full-service, cafes, bars, pizzerias, pubs, bakeries and catering operations.

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Restaurant Scheduling Software in 2026#18 of 27
Best Restaurant Labor Management Software in 2026#16 of 23

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Sources

fourth.com/product/hotschedules· checked 1 Oct 2026
fourth.com/partner/integrations· checked 1 Oct 2026
help.hotschedules.com/hc/en-us/articles/215565597-HS-Download· checked 1 Oct 2026
play.google.com/store/apps/details· checked 1 Oct 2026
uk.fourth.com/legal/privacy-policy· checked 1 Oct 2026
au.fourth.com/legal/sub-processor-list· checked 1 Oct 2026
fourth.com/support/customer-support· checked 1 Oct 2026
fourth.com/solution/workforce-management-software· checked 1 Oct 2026