Migration guide
How to switch from Connecteam to Homebase
A step-by-step playbook for migrating your scheduling data, team, and workflows from Connecteam (Free) to Homebase (Free).
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Why teams switch from Connecteam to Homebase
Connecteam is strong on genuinely free for small teams and excellent mobile app, but teams often hit limits on not a full field service platform. Homebase addresses this — it's best for restaurants, salons, and gyms with hourly teams that need scheduling and time tracking fast.
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7-step migration plan
- 1
Export your data from Connecteam (contacts, jobs, invoices, payments) as CSV files.
- 2
Sign up for Homebase — most teams use the free trial to test the migration safely.
- 3
Clean your CSVs: dedupe contacts, standardize phone numbers, fix date formats.
- 4
Import customers and historical jobs into Homebase. Match custom fields carefully.
- 5
Run Connecteam and Homebase in parallel for 1–2 weeks so your team can validate data.
- 6
Train your office staff and field crews on the new Homebase workflows.
- 7
Cancel Connecteam once you've confirmed all reporting and integrations work.
What you'll gain with Homebase
- Real free plan for one location
- Scheduling + time clock + payroll in one
- Great mobile app for staff
- Shift trading and availability built in
Ready to switch?
Start a free trial of Homebase — most teams run it alongside Connecteam for 1–2 weeks before fully cutting over.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to switch from Connecteam to Homebase?+
Most teams complete migration in 1–3 weeks: data export, import/cleanup, team training, and a parallel-run period. Larger teams (10+ users) typically need 4–6 weeks.
Can I import my Connecteam data into Homebase?+
Homebase accepts CSV imports for contacts, jobs, and invoices. Export from Connecteam, clean the file, then import. Custom field mappings may require their support team for accounts >5,000 records.
Why switch from Connecteam to Homebase?+
Common reasons: restaurants, salons, and gyms with hourly teams that need scheduling and time tracking fast. Plus better pricing fit (Free vs Free) and feature differences in scheduling.
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