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Alternatives · Reviewed September 15, 2026

The best Homebase alternatives in 2026

Homebase is a popular pick for small US businesses because its free plan is genuinely useful. The math changes as you grow: every extra location is another plan fee, and payroll and tip management are add-ons. These are the alternatives people compare it with, and where each fits.

GetUp is our product. It appears on this list where it fits, with its limits spelled out. Every price was read from the vendor's own pricing page on September 15, 2026.

At a glance

Homebase alternatives at a glance
ToolBest forStarting price
1. GetUpBusinesses growing to several locations$108 / €99 a month
2. When I WorkPer-user pricing for small crews$2.50 per user / month
3. 7shiftsRestaurantsFree for 1 location
4. SlingA bigger free planFree for up to 30 users
5. DeputyScheduling depth$5 per user / month
6. ConnecteamField teamsFree for up to 10 users
7. JibbleFree time trackingFree for unlimited users

Why people look for Homebase alternatives

Each location adds a full fee
Plus is $56 per location a month on annual billing. Three locations cost $168 a month before any add-ons.
Payroll is priced per employee
Homebase Payroll is $39 a month plus $6 per employee paid, so a 30-person team adds $219 a month.
The free plan has limits
Basic covers one location and up to 10 employees. Past that, paid plans start at $24 per location a month.

How to choose

  1. 01

    Model next year's location count

    Per-location pricing looks cheap at one site and adds up at three or four. Price the footprint you're heading toward.

  2. 02

    Separate scheduling from payroll

    Decide whether payroll should live in the same tool or with a provider, then compare total cost.

  3. 03

    Check which plan each feature needs

    Hiring, tip management and advanced reporting often sit on higher tiers or cost extra.

The alternatives, in detail

  1. 01

    GetUp

    Our product

    Best for: Businesses growing to several locations

    One flat plan covers up to 3 locations and 25 employees on Core, with wages calculated from real check-ins, an invoice archive and accountant logins. It doesn't process payroll taxes, which Homebase Payroll does for US teams.

    Where it's strong

    • Several brands and locations under one account and one login
    • Wages calculated from each person's real check-in and check-out times
    • An invoice and receipt archive with the original files, plus sales invoices in the Stock module on Scale
    • Accountants get their own login with per-feature access, without taking an employee seat
    • An AI assistant that answers from your own shifts, wages and invoices

    Watch out for

    • It doesn't withhold or file payroll taxes, so US and UK teams still finish payroll with a provider or accountant
    • One account is one company: separate legal entities need separate accounts
    • No free plan, and no billing in GBP
    • Staff check in by entering a code shown on the location's tablet, so everyone needs their own login

    $108 / €99 a month

    Flat monthly plans. Core is $108 for up to 25 employees, 3 locations and 2 brands; Growth is $173 (60 employees, 6 locations); Scale is $282 (100 employees, 10 locations). Extra employees on Core cost $7 each a month. Billed in USD, EUR or PLN.

    Source: getup.dev pricing, checked September 15, 2026

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  2. 02

    When I Work

    Best for: Per-user pricing for small crews

    From $2.50 per user, which can beat per-location pricing when each site only has a few people.

    Where it's strong

    • A low per-user entry price
    • Auto scheduling and multi-week schedules on Essentials
    • Team messaging built in
    • Payroll integrations available on every plan

    Watch out for

    • Scheduling rules, role permissions and custom reports start on Pro
    • Payroll happens in a connected payroll product, not in When I Work
    • Priced per user

    $2.50 per user / month

    Per user a month: Essentials $2.50, Pro $5, Premium $8. 14-day free trial with no card; payroll runs through integrations.

    Source: wheniwork.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

    GetUp vs When I Work, side by side
  3. 03

    7shifts

    Best for: Restaurants

    Restaurant-specific scheduling, with payroll and tip management included on Premium.

    Where it's strong

    • Built around restaurant scheduling
    • Tip management and payroll in the same product, included on Premium
    • A free plan for one small location

    Watch out for

    • Employee caps on Essentials (30) and Pro (60)
    • Each location is billed separately
    • Designed for restaurants, so less natural for retail or services

    Free for 1 location

    Comp is free for one location and up to 15 employees. Paid plans are per location a month, billed annually: Essentials $39.99 (up to 30 employees), Pro $79.99 (up to 60), Premium $134.99 (unlimited). Payroll is $39.99 per location plus $6 per employee paid, and payroll and tip management are both included on Premium.

    Source: 7shifts.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

    GetUp vs 7shifts, side by side
  4. 04

    Sling

    Best for: A bigger free plan

    Free for up to 30 users across scheduling and messaging, where Homebase's free plan stops at 10 employees and one location.

    Where it's strong

    • Free scheduling and messaging for up to 30 users
    • Labor cost and overtime tracking from Premium
    • You pay only for active users, prorated when someone leaves

    Watch out for

    • Kiosk clock-in and reports need the Business plan
    • Per-user pricing once you pass the free plan
    • No invoicing features

    Free for up to 30 users

    Free for up to 30 users. Premium is $2 per user a month ($1.70 annually) and adds mobile time tracking, labor cost and overtime tracking. Business is $4 ($3.40 annually) and adds kiosk time tracking, reports and PTO management.

    Source: getsling.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

    GetUp vs Sling, side by side
  5. 05

    Deputy

    Best for: Scheduling depth

    Demand forecasting and biometric time clocking on Core at $6.50 per user.

    Where it's strong

    • Demand forecasting and advanced scheduling on the Core plan
    • Biometric time clocking and automatic timesheet approval on Core
    • Labor law compliance tools from the entry plan
    • Deputy AI included on every plan

    Watch out for

    • Every plan is priced per user, so cost rises with each hire
    • Payroll and HR are paid add-ons on top of scheduling
    • No customer invoicing

    $5 per user / month

    Per user a month: Lite $5, Core $6.50, Pro $9, with 10% off annual billing and a $30 monthly minimum (£20 in the UK). Deputy Payroll is $8 per user plus a $49 monthly base fee; HR is $2 per user.

    Source: deputy.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

    GetUp vs Deputy, side by side
  6. 06

    Connecteam

    Best for: Field teams

    Scheduling, clock-in, chat and checklists in one staff app, free for up to 10 users.

    Where it's strong

    • A free plan across all hubs for teams of up to 10
    • Scheduling, time clock, chat, forms and training in one staff app
    • A flat hub price for the first 30 users

    Watch out for

    • Scheduling, communication and HR tools are bought as separate hubs
    • Per-user fees apply beyond 30 users
    • No invoicing or accounting features

    Free for up to 10 users

    The free plan covers every hub for up to 10 users. Paid hubs start at $29 a month for the first 30 users (Basic), then $49 (Advanced) and $99 (Expert), plus a per-user fee past 30. Each hub is a separate subscription.

    Source: connecteam.com pricing, checked September 15, 2026

    GetUp vs Connecteam, side by side
  7. 07

    Jibble

    Best for: Free time tracking

    Time tracking is free for unlimited users, if a reliable clock matters more than a rota.

    Where it's strong

    • Free for unlimited users
    • Kiosk clock-in, with verification options such as face recognition, geofencing and PIN
    • Timesheets that keep working offline

    Watch out for

    • Built around time tracking more than rota planning
    • Paid plan prices are hard to find

    Free for unlimited users

    The free plan covers time tracking for unlimited users. Paid plans add more advanced features; their prices aren't shown on the main pricing page.

    Source: jibble.io pricing, checked September 15, 2026

Questions people ask

Is there a free alternative to Homebase?

Sling is free for up to 30 users, Connecteam for up to 10 users, and Jibble offers free time tracking for unlimited users.

What's the best Homebase alternative for several locations?

If you want one price for several sites, look at GetUp (flat plans with 3 to 10 locations) or a per-user tool like When I Work. Compare 7shifts too if you run restaurants.

Which Homebase alternatives include payroll?

7shifts offers payroll and includes it on Premium, and Deputy sells payroll per user. GetUp calculates gross wages but doesn't file payroll taxes.

Does GetUp work for US businesses?

Yes, with billing in USD. Two limits to know: it doesn't withhold or file payroll taxes, and it has no free plan.

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