Homebase vs Workable

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

Independently recommendedLast updated Aug 18, 20264 evidence sourcesHow we compare

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

Our verdict

No universal winner

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

Homebase is better for

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

Choose Workable if: SMB and lower mid-market teams that want a dedicated ATS with published prices

7.2/10

Recruiting + light HR ATS with published floors — Standard $299/mo (1–20 employees, annual); Premier $599; Enterprise $719.

Best for

• SMB and lower mid-market teams that want a dedicated ATS with published prices
• Hiring teams that want a 15-day trial before a custom enterprise ATS quote
• Companies that may use Workable’s light HR features without buying a full HRIS

Starting from $299.00/user/mo

No free plan

Grouped feature support from verified product research for Homebase and Workable.

Feature	Homebase	Workable	Winner
Applicant tracking	Moderate	Strong	Workable
Career site & job boards	Moderate	Strong	Workable
Interview scheduling	Limited	Strong	Workable

Feature	Homebase	Workable	Winner
Workforce scheduling	Strong	Limited	Homebase
Frontline communications	Strong	Limited	Homebase
Time & attendance	Strong	Moderate	Homebase
GPS / geofence clock-in	Strong	Limited	Homebase

Feature	Homebase	Workable	Winner
Core HRIS	Moderate	Moderate	Tie
Payroll processing	Moderate	Moderate	Tie
Benefits administration	Limited	Limited	Tie

Feature	Homebase	Workable	Winner
SOP / knowledge base	Moderate	Limited	Homebase
Employee training paths	Moderate	Moderate	Tie
LMS / course commerce	Limited	Limited	Tie

Feature	Homebase	Workable	Winner
HRIS integrations	Strong	Strong	Tie
Analytics & reporting	Strong	Strong	Tie
AI assistance	Strong	Moderate	Homebase

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