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Homebase alternatives

Homebase compared with 8 alternatives: When I Work, 7shifts, Sling by Toast, Deputy, Connecteam and 3 more.

Homebase has a free plan. Paid plans start at $24 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials). 5 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
HomebaseThis toolFree plan · from $24/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
When I WorkFree trial · from $2.50/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
7shiftsFree plan · from $39.99/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
Sling by ToastFree plan · from $1.70/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
DeputyFree trial · from $5/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
ConnecteamFree plan · from $29/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
AttoFree trial · from $5.65/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
FindmyshiftFree plan · from $24/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
ZoomShiftFree plan · from $2/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Homebase starts at $24 a month and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 8 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

When I Work, Sling by Toast, Deputy, Atto and ZoomShift start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

C2.0B3.0A4.0$1$2$5$10$20$50More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessHomebaseWhen I Work7shiftsSling by ToastDeputyConnecteamAttoFindmyshiftZoomShift

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of shift scheduling apps, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Homebase

  1. When I Work

    Staff scheduling with auto-fill, shift trades and an add-on time clock

    • When I Work starts at $2.50 per user / month (Essentials, without time tracking). Homebase starts at $24 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials).
    • Homebase has a free plan. When I Work does not, though it has a free trial.
    • When I Work also covers auto-scheduling.
    • Homebase also covers payroll, job board posting and employee records.

    Suits: Restaurants, retail stores and call centers scheduling hourly staff

    When I Work vs HomebaseWhen I Work pricing and details

  2. 7shifts

    Restaurant scheduling, time clock, tips and payroll, per location

    • 7shifts starts at $39.99 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials). Homebase starts at $24 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials).
    • 7shifts also covers applicant tracking.
    • Homebase also covers job board posting and employee records.

    Suits: Restaurants, cafes and bars scheduling front- and back-of-house staff

    7shifts vs Homebase7shifts pricing and details

  3. Sling by Toast

    Free shift scheduling for up to 30 users, with paid time clock tiers

    • Sling by Toast starts at $1.70 per user / month, billed annually (Premium). Homebase starts at $24 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials).
    • Sling by Toast also covers tasks and auto-scheduling.
    • Homebase also covers payroll, job board posting and employee records.

    Suits: Teams of up to 30 that want free scheduling and messaging

    Sling by Toast vs HomebaseSling by Toast pricing and details

  4. Deputy

    Shift scheduling, time clock and labor-law tools for hourly teams

    • Deputy starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually (Lite). Homebase starts at $24 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials).
    • Homebase has a free plan. Deputy does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Deputy also covers auto-scheduling.
    • Homebase also covers team chat, job board posting and employee records.

    Suits: Hospitality, retail and healthcare employers scheduling hourly staff

    Deputy vs HomebaseDeputy pricing and details

  5. Connecteam

    Employee app for shifts, time clock, chat and HR, free up to 10 users

    • Connecteam starts at $29 per month for up to 30 users, billed annually (Operations Basic). Homebase starts at $24 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials).
    • Connecteam also covers auto-scheduling and forms.
    • Homebase also covers payroll, job board posting and employee records.

    Suits: Businesses with up to 10 staff that want a free all-in-one employee app

    Connecteam vs HomebaseConnecteam pricing and details

  6. Atto

    GPS time clock and shift scheduling for field crews

    • Atto starts at $5.65 per user / month, billed annually (Starter). Homebase starts at $24 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials).
    • Homebase has a free plan. Atto does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Homebase also covers job board posting and employee records.

    Suits: Construction, landscaping and home services crews working on job sites

    Atto vs HomebaseAtto pricing and details

  7. Findmyshift

    Drag-and-drop staff scheduler priced per team, free up to 5 employees

    • Findmyshift starts at $24 per team / month for up to 20 employees, billed yearly (Starter). Homebase starts at $24 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials).
    • Findmyshift also covers reports.
    • Homebase also covers team chat, payroll, job board posting and employee records.

    Suits: Teams of up to 5 that want a free online rota

    Findmyshift vs HomebaseFindmyshift pricing and details

  8. ZoomShift

    Employee scheduling and time clock, free for up to 20 users

    • ZoomShift starts at $2 per active user / month, billed annually (Starter). Homebase starts at $24 per location / month, billed annually (Essentials).
    • ZoomShift also covers auto-scheduling and applicant tracking.
    • Homebase also covers team chat, payroll, job board posting and employee records.

    Suits: Single-location teams of up to 20 that only need a shared schedule

    ZoomShift vs HomebaseZoomShift pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Homebase

  • Plans are priced per location: each separate address needs its own plan, and the free Basic plan covers only one location and up to 10 employees.
  • Payroll is an add-on on every plan at $49 a month plus $6 per employee paid.
  • Other add-ons cost extra: Tip Manager $25 and Task Manager $13 a month per location, background checks $30 each, Hiring Assistant from $99 a month.
  • PTO accrual policies need Plus; onboarding paperwork, HR advisors and API access need All-in-One.
Homebase pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Homebase?

The alternatives to Homebase in this directory are When I Work, 7shifts, Sling by Toast, Deputy, Connecteam, Atto, Findmyshift and ZoomShift. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Homebase.

Is there a free alternative to Homebase?

Yes. 7shifts, Sling by Toast, Connecteam, Findmyshift and ZoomShift have a free plan alongside paid ones.

When were these prices checked?

Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 18, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.