Homebase Review
HR, WORKFORCE & TRAINING SOFTWAREChoose Homebase when SMB hourly scheduling and time clocks priced per location is the job — not when you need restaurant-only WFM, multi-entity Deputy, or a core HRIS.
Starting price
$24.00/user/month
Free plan
Yes
Free trial
14 days
Best for
Small hourly businesses (retail, cafes, local services) that need scheduling + time in one app
SoftwareGlimpse review
8.1/10
Good
- ease of use9
- hiring workforce fit9
- workflow depth8
- integrations8
- mobile frontline9
- analytics7
Best Homebase alternatives
Alternatives are drawn from the product graph and editorial comparisons — not paid placements.
Connecteam
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.
From $29.00/user/month
Deskless comms + scheduling hubs
When I Work
Choose Homebase for a free tiny-team starter plus time clocks in the same location-priced app. Choose When I Work when cheap per-user scheduling is the job and clocks can wait. Compare published pricing, hiring, core HRIS, payroll, scheduling, training, time tracking, integrations, and mobile.
From $2.50/user/month
Low per-user scheduling
Deputy
Mid-market hourly WFM — Lite $5 / Core $6.50 / Pro $9 per user/mo; $30 invoice minimum; up to 31-day trial.
From $5.00/user/month
Alternatives comparison at a glance
| Product | Starting price | Free plan | Free trial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homebase | $24.00/user/month | Yes | Yes |
| Connecteam | $29.00/user/month | Yes | Yes |
| When I Work | $2.50/user/month | No | Yes |
| Deputy | $5.00/user/month | No | Yes |
How we choose alternatives
Based on our recommendations
Alternatives come from product relationships and documented capability overlap.
Focused on your needs
We highlight when another tool fits a different workflow better.
Independently evaluated
Affiliate relationships never decide who appears here.