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Homebase vs Shiftbase
Both stand on time and attendance software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Homebase if you run an hourly, shift-based business and want scheduling and time tracking alongside payroll and team tools. The free Basic plan can suit a single location with up to 10 employees. Look at paid plans if you need advanced scheduling or time tracking, or more than 10 employees at a location.
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Shiftbase brings scheduling and time tracking together, with mobile clock-in options and several workforce tools. The free tier has clear employee and team limits; some advanced planning features are reserved for Premium.
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| Homebase | Shiftbase | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Essentials: $30 per location a month | Compliance+: €0.50 per employee a month |
| Plans published | 10 | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | joinhomebase.com | shiftbase.com |
| On time and attendance software | #2 of 28 | #6 of 28 |
Homebase: what it does well
- Free Basic plan supports one location and up to 10 employees.
- Employees can clock in by mobile or tablet with PIN, photo, or location verification.
- Scheduling includes auto-scheduling, availability collection, open shifts, and shift swaps.
- Approved hours flow into payroll for wage, overtime, tip, and tax calculations.
- Integrations include Square, Toast, Shopify, ADP, Gusto, and QuickBooks.
What to know first
- Essentials is listed at $30 a month per location.
- Basic is limited to one location and up to 10 employees.
- The listed free plan is Basic; advanced scheduling and time tracking are in Essentials.
Shiftbase: what it does well
- Flags schedule conflicts before publishing.
- Employees can claim shifts and propose swaps.
- Mobile apps are included in every plan.
- Free plan covers up to 15 employees.
What to know first
- Free plan allows only one department and five teams.
- Some integrations require the App Center+ add-on.
- Auto-scheduling is marked early access.
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