Homebase
Workforce management software
Employee scheduling software
Payroll software
Time & attendance software
Restaurant scheduling software
Hospitality software
Restaurant software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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$24 per location per month
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- Accommodation and food services
- Arts, entertainment, and recreation
- Retail and wholesale
What is Homebase
Homebase is a workforce management platform focused on hourly teams, combining employee scheduling, time clocks, and team communication with optional payroll and HR features. It is used by small and mid-sized businesses—commonly in retail, food service, and hospitality—to build schedules, track time and breaks, and manage labor costs. The product emphasizes mobile-first workflows for managers and employees and includes compliance-oriented time tracking and basic HR tooling in one system.
Scheduling built for hourly teams
Homebase provides shift scheduling with availability, shift swaps, and manager approvals designed for hourly work patterns. Employees can view schedules and request changes from mobile devices, which reduces reliance on paper schedules or spreadsheets. The scheduling and time tracking modules are tightly connected, helping managers compare scheduled vs. actual labor.
Integrated time clock and attendance
Homebase includes time clocks, timesheets, and attendance tracking that connect directly to scheduled shifts. It supports break tracking and timecard review/approvals to prepare payroll-ready hours. This integration is useful for multi-location operators that need consistent timekeeping processes across sites.
All-in-one SMB operations suite
Beyond scheduling and time, Homebase bundles team messaging, hiring/onboarding tools, and payroll options in a single product. This can reduce the number of separate tools a small business needs to run day-to-day operations. The platform is oriented toward fast setup and ongoing use by non-technical managers.
Limited enterprise WFM depth
Homebase is not positioned as a full enterprise workforce management suite with advanced forecasting, optimization, and complex intraday management. Organizations needing sophisticated labor planning, multi-skill routing, or large contact-center style WFM capabilities may find gaps. Reporting and configuration depth typically aligns better with SMB requirements than enterprise governance needs.
Payroll fit varies by region
Payroll availability and feature completeness can depend on the country and state where the business operates. Companies with complex pay rules, unions, or multi-entity payroll requirements may need additional validation or integrations. Some organizations may still prefer a dedicated payroll system for broader coverage and controls.
Industry-specific needs may require add-ons
While commonly used in restaurants and hospitality, Homebase is a general-purpose hourly workforce tool rather than a full restaurant management system. Businesses that require deep POS, inventory, or kitchen operations functionality will likely need separate systems and integrations. Integration needs can increase administrative overhead for multi-system environments.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 per location/month — for 1 location, up to 10 employees | Basic scheduling, basic time tracking, point-of-sale integration; No credit card required to start; Payroll add-on available. |
| Essentials | $30 per location/month (monthly) or $24 per location/month (when billed annually) | Advanced scheduling, advanced time tracking, team communication; unlimited employees; Payroll add-on available; Save 20% when billed annually. |
| Plus | $70 per location/month (monthly) or $56 per location/month (when billed annually) | AI-powered scheduling, PTO & time-off controls, departments & permissions; unlimited employees; Payroll add-on available; Save 20% when billed annually. |
| All-in-One | $120 per location/month (monthly) or $96 per location/month (when billed annually) | Employee onboarding, labor cost management, HR & compliance; unlimited employees; Payroll add-on available; Save 20% when billed annually. |
Add-ons (official site):
- Payroll add-on: $39/month + $6/month per employee paid.
- Tip Manager: $25/month per location.
- Background checks: $30 each.
- Task Manager: $13/month per location.
- Job post boosts: Starting at $79/post.
- Hiring Assistant (beta): Starting at $30/post (first month free).
Seller details
Homebase, Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
2014
Private
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