Head to head

Connecteam vs Homebase

Same facts, side by side: starting price, free tier, MCP, API and what each one is actually built for.

Connecteam

$29/mo Free tier 14 day free trial

Deskless operations, comms, and HR app. Free for up to 10 users; paid Operations starts at $29/mo for the first 30 users.

Where Connecteam fits

Deskless and field teams
Small businesses under 10 people (free)
Companies that want time clock plus chat in one app
Operators who will not buy a full HRIS

Homebase

$30/mo Free tier 14 day free trial

Scheduling, time clocks, and team messaging for hourly shops. Basic is free for 10 employees at 1 location. Essentials is $30/mo.

Where Homebase fits

Restaurants and retail with hourly shifts
Owners who want a free plan for one small location
Managers who need clock-in, schedules, and team chat
Shops adding payroll later as an add-on

At a glance

Detail	Connecteam	Homebase
Starting price	$29/mo	$30/mo
Free tier	✓Yes	✓Yes
Free trial	14 day free trial	14 day free trial
MCP server	–No	–No
Public API	✓Yes	–No
Listed under	Engagement, HRIS, Internal communications, Time & attendance, Workforce management	ATS, HRIS, Texting, Time & attendance, Workforce management
Capterra	4.6 from 5,311 reviews	4.6 from 1,155 reviews

Where they pull apart

Connecteam

Stands out: A true free plan for teams of 10 or fewer, then hub-priced paid plans so you can buy operations without paying for HR or comms you will not use.

Watch out: The $29 Operations hub covers the first 30 users; extra users are per head, and Communications and HR are separate hubs. 14-day trial, no card.

Not the right fit for

Office-first knowledge workers
Enterprises that need Workday-grade HR
Teams that only want a dedicated ATS

Homebase

Stands out: A real free plan for tiny teams, plus a 14-day All-in-One trial with no card.

Watch out: Paid plans are per location. Payroll is $49/mo plus $6 per employee paid. API access sits on All-in-One.

Not the right fit for

Multi-location brands that need a cheap flat rate
Teams that need the API below All-in-One

Pros and cons

Connecteam

Free for up to 10 users
Hubs so you are not forced to buy HR with the time clock
14-day trial with no card

Extra users and extra hubs stack on the $29 base
Not a serious ATS
Office knowledge-work teams will find it the wrong shape

Homebase

Free Basic for 10 staff at 1 location
14-day All-in-One trial, no card
Payroll add-on on every plan

Paid plans bill per location
API only on All-in-One
Payroll is $49/mo plus $6 per employee

What each one costs

Connecteam

$29/mo

Each hub is priced for the first 30 users: Basic is $29 per month on annual billing ($35 monthly), Advanced $49 and Expert $99. Extra users cost from $0.80 each per month on Basic. Enterprise is quoted. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 20 Sep 2026

Homebase

$30/mo

Basic is free for 1 location and up to 10 employees. Essentials is $30/location/mo. Plus is $70. All-in-One is $120. Payroll is $49/mo plus $6 per employee paid. Hiring Assistant starts at $99/mo. 14-day All-in-One trial, no card. Annual billing is offered on paid plans. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 19 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Connecteam cheaper than Homebase?

Connecteam starts lower, at $29/mo against $30/mo for Homebase. That is the entry plan on each side, so the real number depends on seats and the tier you land on.

Can you try Connecteam or Homebase for free?

Connecteam and Homebase carry a free tier on our listing. Connecteam offers a 14 day free trial. Homebase offers a 14 day free trial.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?