Comparison · Reviewed September 15, 2026
GetUp vs Homebase
Homebase is hard to beat for one small US location, with a free plan and a payroll add-on that handles US taxes. GetUp gets more attractive as locations multiply, because its plan price doesn't rise with each site.
GetUp is our product, so read this as our side of the comparison. Homebase's prices were read from its own pricing page on September 15, 2026.
At a glance
| Topic | Homebase | GetUp |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Homebase: Free for 1 location; paid plans $24 to $96 per location a month (annual) | GetUp: Flat plan from $108 a month with 25 employees included |
| Free plan | Homebase: 1 location, up to 10 employees | GetUp: No free plan |
| Payroll | Homebase: Add-on: $39 a month plus $6 per employee paid | GetUp: Gross wages from real check-in hours; no payroll tax filing |
| Tips | Homebase: Tip Manager add-on: $25 per location a month | GetUp: Not included |
| Invoices | Homebase: Not included | GetUp: Invoice and receipt archive; sales invoices in Stock on Scale; KSeF in Poland |
Which one fits
Choose Homebase if
- You run one small US location and want to start free
- You want payroll that files US taxes in the same product
- Tip management is part of your weekly routine
Choose GetUp if
- You're adding locations and don't want a fee for each site
- You want wages, invoices and accountant access in one account
- You operate several brands under one company
How they charge
Homebase
Free for 1 location
Basic is free for one location and up to 10 employees. Paid plans are per location a month, billed annually: Essentials $24, Plus $56, All-in-One $96 ($30, $70 and $120 monthly). Payroll is $39 a month plus $6 per employee paid.
Source: Homebase pricing page, checked September 15, 2026
GetUp
- Core$108 / €99 a monthUp to 25 employees and 3 locations
- Growth$173 / €159 a monthUp to 60 employees and 6 locations
- Scale$282 / €259 a monthUp to 100 employees and 10 locations
Extra employees are billed per person a month: $7 on Core, $6 on Growth, $5 on Scale. Enterprise starts at $449 / €399 a month. Also billed in PLN.
Switching from Homebase
There's no Homebase import in GetUp. You'd add each location and your staff, set hourly rates and rebuild shift templates. If you use Homebase Payroll today, keep a payroll provider for tax filing.
Other Homebase alternatives worth a lookQuestions people ask
Is GetUp cheaper than Homebase?
At one location, no: Homebase Basic is free and Essentials is $24 a month. At four locations on Plus you'd pay $224 a month, more than GetUp Growth at $173 with up to 6 locations.
Does GetUp file payroll taxes like Homebase Payroll?
No. GetUp works out gross wages from check-in hours and hourly rates. Tax withholding and filing still happen with your payroll provider or accountant.
How do staff see their schedule in GetUp?
Each person has their own staff login on their phone, where they see their shifts and check in with the code shown on the location tablet.
Does GetUp have a free plan?
No. Plans start at $108 a month, so for a single small location Homebase's free plan is the better value.
Try GetUp next to Homebase.
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