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Homebase vs WorkforceHub

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

Starting price

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

WorkforceHub

$4/employee/mo 30 day free trial

Time and attendance for small businesses with hourly staff, from Swipeclock, sold month to month and billed only for active employees. Essentials is $4 per employee a month; Advanced at $5.25 adds scheduling and geofencing, and Plus at $7.25 adds an applicant tracker, candidate texting and onboarding.

Where WorkforceHub fits

  • Small businesses with hourly or seasonal staff
  • Employers who want time tracking and basic hiring in one bill
  • Teams with an existing payroll provider to connect

At a glance

DetailHomebaseWorkforceHub
Starting price$30/mo$4/employee/mo
Free tier✓Yes–No
Free trial14 day free trial30 day free trial
MCP server–No–No
Public API–No–No
Listed underATS, HRIS, Texting, Time & attendance, Workforce managementTime & attendance, ATS, Workforce management
Capterra4.6 from 1,155 reviews4.4 from 96 reviews

Where they pull apart

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

WorkforceHub

Stands out: Plus puts hiring next to timekeeping: a branded job page, job posting, applicant tracking with candidate scoring and texting, onboarding and benefits enrollment, for $7.25 per employee. There is no annual contract, seasonal headcount is billed only while active, and Swipeclock connects to hundreds of payroll systems.

Watch out: Scheduling, geofencing and the fuller PTO rules are not in Essentials, and the 30 day trial only covers Essentials, so the plans most teams need are shown by demo. Physical time clocks cost extra. The applicant tracker is built for small business hiring, not agency or high volume recruiting.

Not the right fit for

  • Recruiting agencies needing a full ATS or CRM
  • Knowledge work teams tracking billable project hours
  • Enterprises needing complex labor forecasting

Pros and cons

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

WorkforceHub

  • Month to month, billed only for active employees
  • Applicant tracking and onboarding on the Plus plan
  • 30 day free trial with no card required
  • Scheduling and geofencing not in Essentials
  • Trial covers Essentials only
  • Physical time clocks cost extra

What each one costs

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

WorkforceHub

$4/employee/mo

Month to month, billed only for active employees: Essentials $4, Advanced $5.25 and Plus $7.25 per employee a month. Physical time clocks are an add on. 30 day free trial of Essentials, no card required. Confirm current terms on the vendor site.

Checked 27 Sep 2026

Common questions

Is Homebase cheaper than WorkforceHub?
WorkforceHub starts lower, at $4/employee/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 Homebase or WorkforceHub for free?
Homebase carries a free tier on our listing. Homebase offers a 14 day free trial. WorkforceHub offers a 30 day free trial.

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Editorial listings, never paid rankings. Prices checked 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current terms on the vendor site. Spot an error?