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Homebase alternatives

4 tools our write-ups put next to Homebase, with starting price, free tier, MCP and API side by side.

Homebase from $30/moFree tier14 day free trial

Closest alternatives

See the Homebase listing

The short answer

  • When I Work : Scheduling and time clocks if you want another hourly-shop suite. From $2.50/user/mo
  • 7shifts : Restaurant scheduling with a strong free plan of its own. From Quote
  • Deputy : Workforce scheduling if you have more locations and need awards. From $5/user/mo
  • Connecteam : Hourly ops plus comms if you want an operations app, not just a clock. From $29/mo

Why people look past Homebase

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

What we noted

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

Not the right fit for

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

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

Homebase alternatives compared

ToolFree tierFromMCPAPIHead to head
Homebase (the one you are on) ✓Yes$30/mo–No–No
When I Work Scheduling and time clocks if you want another hourly-shop suite. –No$2.50/user/mo–No✓YesHead to head
7shifts Restaurant scheduling with a strong free plan of its own. ✓YesQuote–No–NoHead to head
Deputy Workforce scheduling if you have more locations and need awards. –No$5/user/mo–No–NoHead to head
Connecteam Hourly ops plus comms if you want an operations app, not just a clock. ✓Yes$29/mo–No✓YesHead to head

What each one does differently

When I Work

$2.50/user/mo Free trial API

Why it comes up: Scheduling and time clocks if you want another hourly-shop suite.

Stands out: A public $2.50/user/month seat for single-location scheduling, with payroll and POS connectors on paid plans.

Watch out: Multi-location work jumps to Pro at $5/user/month. Premium at $8 is the scaled tier. This is not an ATS.

Best for

  • Single-location hourly employers
  • Small retail, food, and healthcare teams
  • Managers who want clocks next to the roster

4.5 on Capterra from 1,300 reviews

Read the When I Work write-up Homebase vs When I Work

7shifts

Quote Free tier 14 day free trial

Why it comes up: Restaurant scheduling with a strong free plan of its own.

Stands out: A kitchen-and-FOH scheduler with POS hooks and a genuine free Comp tier, then location-priced paid plans rather than per-user WFM seats.

Watch out: Time tracking, payroll ($39.99/location/mo plus $6/employee paid), tip management, tasks, and onboarding are add-ons or higher plans. AI course-building is on Pro and Premium only.

Best for

  • Restaurants and bars running FOH and BOH shifts
  • Multi-location groups on Toast or similar POS
  • Operators who want labor cost against sales

4.7 on Capterra from 1,212 reviews

Read the 7shifts write-up Homebase vs 7shifts

Deputy

$5/user/mo Free trial

Why it comes up: Workforce scheduling if you have more locations and need awards.

Stands out: A public $5/user/month Lite seat that already covers basic rosters, clocks, and labor-law rules, with payroll connectors in the same conversation.

Watch out: Auto-scheduling, biometrics, and SSO sit on Core or Pro. Payroll via Paycor is $8/user/month plus a $49 monthly base.

Best for

  • Multi-location hourly employers
  • Hospitality, retail, and healthcare rosters
  • Teams that need Fair Workweek-style rules

4.6 on Capterra from 773 reviews

Read the Deputy write-up Homebase vs Deputy

Connecteam

$29/mo Free tier 14 day free trial API

Why it comes up: Hourly ops plus comms if you want an operations app, not just a clock.

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.

Best for

  • Deskless and field teams
  • Small businesses under 10 people (free)
  • Companies that want time clock plus chat in one app

4.6 on Capterra from 5,311 reviews

Read the Connecteam write-up Homebase vs Connecteam

Common questions

What is the best Homebase alternative?
It depends on what sent you looking. Our write-ups put When I Work closest to Homebase. Why it comes up: Scheduling and time clocks if you want another hourly-shop suite. The table above shows all 4 on price, free tier, MCP and API.
Is there a free alternative to Homebase?
Yes. 7shifts and Connecteam carry a free tier on our listing, so you can try the product without a card. Free tiers are capped, so check the limits against your volume before you move a team across.
What is the cheapest Homebase alternative?
Of the published starting prices here, When I Work is lowest at $2.50/user/mo. Starting price is the entry plan, not the seat count you will end up on, so read the plan table on each listing.
Does Homebase have a free trial?
Homebase offers a 14 day free trial on our listing. Trial terms move, so confirm on the vendor site before you plan around it.

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