Connecteam vs Homebase
Choose Connecteam for deskless hubs (scheduling + comms + training). Choose Homebase when SMB hourly scheduling, time clocks, and light hiring priced per location is the job. Compare published pricing, hiring, core HRIS, payroll, scheduling, training, time tracking, integrations, and mobile.

Connecteam
Frontline workforce app with Ops, Comms, and HR & Skills hubs — free ≤10 users; paid hubs from $29/mo annual for first 30 users.
Best for
- • Deskless comms + scheduling hubs
- • Ops training alongside shifts
Starting from $29.00/user/mo
Free plan available
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Our verdict
Choose Connecteam for deskless hubs (scheduling + comms + training). Choose Homebase when SMB hourly scheduling, time clocks, and light hiring priced per location is the job.
Connecteam is better for
- ✓ Core HRIS depth
- ✓ Training depth
- ✓ Integrations
- ✓ Mobile / frontline
Homebase is better for
- ✓ Hiring workflow
- ✓ Payroll processing
Tie
- • Free plan
- • Scheduling depth
- • Time tracking depth
Choose Connecteam if: Deskless comms + scheduling hubs
Choose Homebase if: SMB hourly scheduling + time per location

Homebase
SMB hourly WFM (scheduling, time, hiring) priced per location — free Basic ≤10 employees at 1 site; paid Essentials from $24/location/mo annual.
Best for
- • SMB hourly scheduling + time per location
- • Light hiring in the same app
Starting from $24.00/user/mo
Free plan available
Connecteam vs Homebase at a glance
Criterion-level leaders from verified research.
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Criterion leaders based on verified research — open the Scorecard tab for evidence detail.
- Starting pricingDepends
Connecteam
Homebase
- Free planTie
Connecteam
Homebase
- User / licence minimumDepends
Connecteam
Homebase
- Hiring workflowHomebase
Connecteam
Homebase
- Core HRIS depthConnecteam
Connecteam
Homebase
Which HR software is better for you?
Quick picks based on fit — not a universal ranking.
- → Connecteam
Deskless comms + scheduling hubs
Pick Connecteam for Deskless comms + scheduling hubs.
- → Connecteam
Ops training alongside shifts
Pick Connecteam for Ops training alongside shifts.
- → Homebase
SMB hourly scheduling + time per location
Pick Homebase for SMB hourly scheduling + time per location.
- → Homebase
Light hiring in the same app
Pick Homebase for Light hiring in the same app.
- → Connecteam
Best for core hris depth
Connecteam is the stronger fit for core HRIS depth (4/10 vs 3/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
- → Connecteam
Best for training depth
Connecteam is the stronger fit for training and SOPs (6/10 vs 3/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
The biggest differences
Where the products diverge most clearly on verified criteria.
Starting pricing
DependsConnecteam
Connecteam paid hubs start from $29/mo per hub (annual). Homebase paid locations start from $24/mo annual (Essentials). Both have a free ≤10-employee/user starter.
Homebase
Connecteam paid hubs start from $29/mo per hub (annual). Homebase paid locations start from $24/mo annual (Essentials). Both have a free ≤10-employee/user starter.
Hiring workflow
Homebase winsConnecteam
Trails Homebase on this criterion
Homebase
Homebase is the stronger fit for hiring workflow (3/10 vs 5/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
Core HRIS depth
Connecteam winsConnecteam
Connecteam is the stronger fit for core HRIS depth (4/10 vs 3/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
Homebase
Trails Connecteam on this criterion
Payroll processing
Homebase winsConnecteam
Trails Homebase on this criterion
Homebase
Homebase is the stronger fit for payroll processing (2/10 vs 4/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
Scheduling depth
TieConnecteam
Connecteam and Homebase are close on workforce scheduling (9/10 vs 9/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
Homebase
Connecteam and Homebase are close on workforce scheduling (9/10 vs 9/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
Training depth
Connecteam winsConnecteam
Connecteam is the stronger fit for training and SOPs (6/10 vs 3/10). Scores reflect job-cluster fit from vendor documentation, not a lab test of the UI.
Homebase
Trails Connecteam on this criterion
Which should you choose?
Choose Connecteam if
- Deskless comms + scheduling hubs
- Ops training alongside shifts
Choose Homebase if
- SMB hourly scheduling + time per location
- Light hiring in the same app
Related comparisons
Alternatives to consider

Jibble
Time & attendance with free forever unlimited users (GPS, face recognition, timesheets) — paid Premium ~$4.49 and Ultimate ~$7.99/user/mo annual.

Breezy HR
Mid-market ATS with free Bootstrap, paid Startup/Growth/Business pools, career site, and interview workflows — Growth from $273/mo annual.

Trainual
SOP and employee training platform with Core/Pro/Premium/Enterprise contact pricing — implementation fee $1,000; best suited ~25–1000 employees.

When I Work
Per-user hourly scheduling — Essentials from $2.50/user/mo; Pro $5; Premium $8; 14-day trial. Time & attendance is a paid toggle.
How we compare
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