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Homebase vs UKG Pro

Compare Homebase and UKG Pro on features, pricing, and buyer fit using the same researched criteria.

Independently recommendedLast updated Aug 18, 20264 evidence sourcesHow we compare
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Homebase

8.1/10

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

  • Small hourly businesses (retail, cafes, local services) that need scheduling + time in one app
  • Teams that want a free ≤10-employee starter before paying per location
  • Operators who may add payroll later rather than buying Gusto first

Starting from $24.00/user/mo

Free plan available

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Our verdict

Our verdict

No universal winner

No universal winner. Choose based on which criteria matter most for your team.

Homebase is better for

  • Free plan

Tie

  • Integrations

Choose Homebase if: Small hourly businesses (retail, cafes, local services) that need scheduling + time in one app

Choose UKG Pro if: Enterprises whose HCM shortlist is Workday vs UKG because hourly WFM/compliance is core

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UKG Pro

8.1/10

Enterprise HCM + WFM (Kronos heritage) — custom quote; Bryte AI. Distinct from UKG Ready (mid-market bundles).

Best for

  • Enterprises whose HCM shortlist is Workday vs UKG because hourly WFM/compliance is core
  • Healthcare, retail, and 24/7 operations that need HCM plus complex scheduling
  • Global payroll programmes that will quote UKG Pro rather than Ready

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Comparison scorecard

Criterion-by-criterion results for Homebase and UKG Pro. Numeric bars appear only when both products have approved scores.

  • Starting pricing

    Published floor price and what that floor actually includes.

    Depends

    Homebase researched starting price from $24/mo; a free plan is researched; UKG Pro starting price was not verified in current research — confirm on the vendor pricing page. Better value depends on plan rungs, currency, and add-ons.

    HomebaseDepends
    UKG ProDepends
  • Free plan

    Whether a usable free plan is published, and what it gates.

    Homebase

    Homebase researches a free plan; UKG Pro does not research a free plan.

    HomebaseStronger
    UKG ProWeaker
  • User / licence minimum

    Seat floors, per-employee minimums, and small-team pricing traps.

    Depends

    Check employee or licence minimums for Homebase and UKG Pro on current vendor packaging.

    HomebaseDepends
    UKG ProDepends
  • Integrations

    Important third-party integrations.

    Tie

    Homebase and UKG Pro are close on integrations (8/10 vs 8/10) from approved SoftwareGlimpse editorial assessments — not hands-on lab testing.

    Homebase8/10
    UKG Pro8/10

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