Best Employee Scheduling · pricing · Updated June 2026
Homebase pricing (2026)
Homebase starts at $0/mo (Basic), across 4 plans. Best for Small single-location businesses (restaurants, retail, salons) wanting a free starting point. Every figure links to Homebase's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $0/mo (Basic)
- Free tier: Yes · 14-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 Yes · GDPR —
- Best for: Small single-location businesses (restaurants, retail, salons) wanting a free starting point; Businesses using Square, Clover, or Toast POS needing tight scheduling integration; Operators scaling from 1–10 employees on free tier to multi-location paid plans; Industries: food and beverage, retail, hospitality, medical, education, beauty and wellness
Homebase plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 | — | flat | Free forever. Limited to 1 location and up to 10 employees. Core scheduling and time tracking. | joinhomebase.com |
| Essentials | $24 | −20% | flat | Per location per month when billed annually ($24/mo); $30/mo billed monthly. Unlimited employees. Scheduling, time tracking, team messaging. | joinhomebase.com |
| Plus | $56 | −20% | flat | Per location per month when billed annually ($56/mo); $70/mo billed monthly. Unlimited employees. Adds hiring, PTO policies, departments. | joinhomebase.com |
| All-in-One | $96 | −20% | flat | Per location per month when billed annually ($96/mo); $120/mo billed monthly. Unlimited employees. Full suite including onboarding, performance, and advanced reporting. | joinhomebase.com |
Last verified 2026-06-14. Official pricing page: https://joinhomebase.com/pricing/ fetched 2026-06-14. Per-location flat pricing. Annual discount: official site shows $30→$24/mo (20% off), corroborated by GetApp stating '20% discount'. Corroborated by GetApp aggregator. Cross-checked against getapp.com.
Capabilities
Integrations: QuickBooks, Gusto, ADP, Paychex, Square, Clover, Toast, Lightspeed, Shopify, Wells Fargo, Bank of America, SurePayroll.
Key features: GPS-enabled time clock with photo verification and geofencing; Automatic overtime and break tracking; Unique employee PIN codes to prevent buddy punching; POS integrations (Square, Clover, Toast, Lightspeed, Shopify); Built-in hiring and onboarding tools (Plus and above); PTO request workflows with manager approval; Team messaging and labor cost monitoring; Mobile scheduling for iOS and Android.
Plan limits: Free Basic plan limited to 1 location and up to 10 employees; Hiring tools and PTO policies require Plus tier ($56/mo/location); Onboarding and performance features require All-in-One tier ($96/mo/location); 14-day trial is of All-in-One tier; reverts to Basic (free) if no plan chosen.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Homebase cost?
Homebase starts at $0/mo (Basic); it has 4 published plans. Verified 2026-06-14.
Is Homebase cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Homebase publishes a 20% discount for paying annually (on the Essentials plan). Verified 2026-06-14.
What are cheaper alternatives to Homebase?
Cheaper employee scheduling than Homebase (entry $0/mo) include Sling at $1.7/mo, When I Work at $2.5/mo, Deputy at $5/mo. Verified 2026-06-14.
Does Homebase support HIPAA?
Homebase HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: Yes. GDPR: —.
Does Homebase have a free plan?
Homebase free tier: Yes; 14-day free trial.
Homebase vs alternatives
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Cheaper employee scheduling alternatives
- Deputy from $5/mo
- When I Work from $2.5/mo
- Sling from $1.7/mo