Alternatives
Best Homebase alternatives in 2026
Data compiled by Toolradar Updated How we rate
Cite this list: Toolradar, best Homebase alternatives 2026, toolradar.com/alternatives/homebase
4 direct alternatives to Homebase and 4 more tools in the same category, compared on pricing, features, and best-for use cases. Pick the right replacement without the marketing fluff.
Quick answer
- Gusto is the top alternative to Homebase on our list, followed by Deputy and When I Work.
- 1 of the 8 alternatives has a free plan, starting with 7shifts.
- Highest rated: Awardco, 4.9 out of 5 from 11,265 ratings, Sep 2026.
- 8 alternatives
- 4 direct
- 1 with a free plan
Top 3 alternatives to Homebase
Gusto
#1 Top pickModern HR, benefits, and payroll
Starting price
From $49 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of October 2026
3.5 /5 across G2 and Trustpilot · 15,084 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Best overall
Deputy
#2The complete people platform for hourly work, enabling smarter scheduling and confident payroll.
Starting price
From $5 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of October 2026
4.5 /5 across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra · 1,506 ratings, Sep 2026
When I Work
#3Smarter employee scheduling, time tracking, and team messaging for hourly teams.
Starting price
From $2.5 /mo
Cheapest paid plan, monthly, as of October 2026
4.3 /5 across Trustpilot, TrustRadius, G2 and more · 1,736 ratings, Sep 2026
Our take
Most affordable
Homebase vs 8 alternatives
| Tool | Starting price (Oct 2026) | Free plan | Rating | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Price: $30/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.0 out of 5, from 907 ratings across G2 and Trustpilot (907) | |
| Price: $49/mo | Free plan: No | 3.5 out of 5, from 15,084 ratings across G2 and Trustpilot (15,084) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $5/mo | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 1,506 ratings across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra (1,506) | Direct alternative |
| Price: $2.5/mo | Free plan: No | 4.3 out of 5, from 1,736 ratings across Trustpilot, TrustRadius, G2 and more (1,736) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $10/mo | Free plan: Yes | 4.0 out of 5, from 1,612 ratings across Trustpilot, G2 and Capterra (1,612) | Direct alternative |
 | Price: $8/mo | Free plan: No | 4.8 out of 5, from 18,284 ratings across G2 and Capterra (18,284) | Same category as Homebase |
 | Price: $19/mo | Free plan: No | 4.7 out of 5, from 20,580 ratings across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot (20,580) | Same category as Homebase |
 | Price: Contact sales | Free plan: No | 4.9 out of 5, from 11,265 ratings across G2 and Capterra (11,265) | Same category as Homebase |
 | Price: $10/mo | Free plan: No | 4.5 out of 5, from 10,281 ratings across G2 and Capterra (10,281) | Same category as Homebase |
Why people consider alternatives to Homebase
Homebase is a comprehensive software solution designed specifically for small businesses with hourly employees. It streamlines essential operations like employee scheduling, time tracking, and payroll processing, helping managers save time…
Teams most often switch away when one of these starts to bite:
- Pricing at scale as usage or premium tiers add up.
- Missing integrations with the rest of your stack.
- Performance or scale limits as your needs grow.
- A specific feature gap you have hit in hr & recruiting.
The 4 direct alternatives below cover the same core job (HR & recruiting) with different trade-offs. The 4 tools marked "Same category as Homebase" fit the category but replace Homebase less directly.
Homebase by the numbers
Toolradar data: Homebase's entry paid plan ($30/mo, billed monthly) ranks #19 of 31 (joint) for price among the Payroll tools with a verified entry price and no stated unit, where the median is $25/mo. It is listed as an alternative to 13 other tools on Toolradar, ranking #13 of 78 in Payroll. As of Nov 2026.
| Metric | Homebase | Peer median | Position (1 is best) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry paid plan | $30/mo, billed monthly | $25/mo | #19 of 31 (joint) tools with no stated price unit, verified price |
| Free plan | Yes | 15% have one | n/a |
| Listed as an alternative to | 13 tools | 3 | #13 of 78 |
| User rating | 4.0/5 (across the web, 907 ratings) | 4.4/5 | #49 of 59 (joint) tools with 20+ reviews |
| Compare-page visits, last 30 days | 25 visits | 54 | #13 of 15 (joint) tools with 20+ compare-page visits |
Listed as an alternative to: #13 on 2026-10-16 to #13 on 2026-11-02 (rank among 78 tools, 1 is best).
Each position is counted among the tools that have data for that row, as noted under it. A lower entry price ranks higher; prices are read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis. All Payroll data · How we compute this. Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source.
Cite this: Toolradar, “Homebase by the numbers”, Nov 2026.
HR & Recruiting leaderboards from Toolradar data
Toolradar ranks HR & Recruiting tools on one measure at a time, only where at least 8 tools have data. As of Nov 2026.
Lowest entry price, plans with no stated unit
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 95 tools with no stated price unit, verified price.
Lowest entry price, per-user plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 35 tools priced per user, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AccessOwl | $1.50/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Engagedly | $2/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | Sling | $2/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | TalentHR | $2/user/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | When I Work | $2.50/user/mo, billed monthly |
Lowest entry price, per-employee plans
Cheapest standard paid plan per month (annual prices divided by 12), read on vendor pages and compared only with tools priced on the same basis.
Counted among 17 tools priced per employee, verified price.
| # | Tool | Entry plan |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ThriveSparrow | $2/employee/mo, billed monthly |
| 2 | PeopleForce | $2.50/employee/mo, billed yearly |
| 3 | ChartHop | $8/employee/mo, billed monthly |
| 3 | Shapes (formerly DreamTeam) | $8/employee/mo, billed monthly |
| 5 | ActivTrak | $10/employee/mo, billed monthly |
A position exists only when at least 8 tools have data for that metric. 156 of 415 HR & Recruiting tools have a verified price; the others publish none we could read (often "contact sales"). Advertising and placement fees are not inputs to any position. Visit counts include visits from every source. How we compute this. Cite this: Toolradar, “HR & Recruiting leaderboards”, Nov 2026. Data licensed CC BY 4.0. All HR & Recruiting statistics.
8 alternatives to Homebase
Direct alternatives come first, ranked by G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editor review. Tools marked "Same category as Homebase" follow, ranked the same way.
- 1
Gusto
Paid Battle-tested at scaleModern HR, benefits, and payroll
3.5 /5 across G2 and Trustpilot · 15,084 ratings, Sep 2026
From $49/mo, billed monthly
- 2
Deputy
Paid Higher rated by usersThe complete people platform for hourly work, enabling smarter scheduling and confident payroll.
4.5 /5 across SourceForge, G2 and Capterra · 1,506 ratings, Sep 2026
From $5/user/mo, billed monthly
- 3
When I Work
Paid Higher rated by usersSmarter employee scheduling, time tracking, and team messaging for hourly teams.
4.3 /5 across Trustpilot, TrustRadius, G2 and more · 1,736 ratings, Sep 2026
From $2.50/user/mo, billed monthly
- 4
7shifts
Free plan Battle-tested at scaleStreamline restaurant operations with integrated scheduling, payroll, and team management tools.
4.0 /5 across Trustpilot, G2 and Capterra · 1,612 ratings, Sep 2026
From $10/mo, billed monthly; free plan available
- 5
Rippling
Paid Higher rated by usersUnify HR, IT, and finance for seamless employee management
4.8 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 18,284 ratings, Sep 2026
From $8/user/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Homebase
- 6
Deel
Paid Higher rated by usersHire globally, pay compliantly, and manage payroll worldwide
4.7 /5 across G2, Capterra and Trustpilot · 20,580 ratings, Sep 2026
From $19/employee/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Homebase
- 7
Awardco
Paid Higher rated by usersMake employee recognition more rewarding and drive engagement with a flexible platform.
4.9 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 11,265 ratings, Sep 2026
Price not published
Same category as Homebase
- 8
BambooHR
Paid Higher rated by usersHR software for small businesses
4.5 /5 across G2 and Capterra · 10,281 ratings, Sep 2026
From $10/employee/mo, billed monthly
Same category as Homebase
Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Homebase?
Based on real-signal scoring (G2 and Capterra ratings, media mentions, and editorial review), the top alternatives to Homebase are Gusto, Deputy, When I Work. Each solves the same core job with different trade-offs on pricing, features, and integrations.
Is there a free alternative to Homebase?
There is no fully free alternative in this list. 7shifts is freemium: a permanent free tier plus paid plans (Streamline restaurant operations with integrated scheduling, payroll, and team management tools).
Why do people look for Homebase alternatives?
Common reasons teams switch away from Homebase: pricing that scales aggressively, missing integrations with the rest of their stack, performance or scale limits, or a specific feature gap in hr & recruiting. The alternatives on this page solve the same core problem with different trade-offs.
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