Question 1

How is Drepyn different from When I Work or 7shifts?

Accepted Answer

Drepyn was built in 2026 for mobile-first hospitality teams. Schedules are AI-generated from your availability + sales forecasts in 90 seconds, not drag-and-dropped. Shift drops, pickups, and swaps all flow through approval-aware notifications instead of group texts. There's no desktop-only manager dashboard — managers work from the same phone as their staff.

Question 2

Can my staff trade shifts without me approving every one?

Accepted Answer

You decide. Drepyn supports both manager-approval and auto-approve modes per location. If a teammate picks up an open shift, you get one tap to confirm or decline — and they get notified instantly.

Question 3

Does Drepyn work for bars, breweries, and pubs — not just restaurants?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Drepyn is purpose-built for hospitality, which includes bars, breweries, taprooms, pubs, cocktail lounges, coffee shops, food trucks, and full-service restaurants. The role system is custom (bartender, barback, line cook, dishwasher, host, etc.) and the schedule view is built around shift roles, not employee types.

Question 4

How much does Drepyn cost?

Accepted Answer

Drepyn is free for your first 30 days, no credit card required. After that, pricing scales with the number of active staff at your location. Most small bars and restaurants pay between $39 and $99 per month.

Question 5

Can Drepyn import my existing schedule from Excel or another tool?

Accepted Answer

You don't need to. Most teams build their first Drepyn schedule from scratch in under 5 minutes by entering staff and roles, then letting the AI generate the week. We're working on importers for the popular legacy tools — reach out if you need one.

Question 6

Does Drepyn handle special events, like sports nights or live music?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Drepyn auto-imports MLB games for tracked teams and lets you create event-linked specials (e.g. "$5 nachos when the Cubs play at home"). Coverage is expanding to NFL, NBA, and NHL.

Question 7

Will my team need to download an app?

Accepted Answer

No. Drepyn is a Progressive Web App — works in the browser, installs to the home screen on iOS and Android with one tap, and supports push notifications. No App Store downloads or updates.

Question 8

How long does setup take?

Accepted Answer

Most operators are sending their first published schedule within 5 minutes: create your account, add your staff, set your roles, and let the AI build the week. You can invite your team via SMS or email.

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