Migration guide
How to switch from Homebase to 7shifts
A step-by-step playbook for migrating your scheduling data, team, and workflows from Homebase (Free) to 7shifts (Free).
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Why teams switch from Homebase to 7shifts
Homebase is strong on real free plan for one location and scheduling + time clock + payroll in one, but teams often hit limits on priced per location — multi-site gets pricey. 7shifts addresses this — it's best for restaurants juggling 10+ hourly employees.
From
Homebase
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7shifts
Free
7-step migration plan
- 1
Export your data from Homebase (contacts, jobs, invoices, payments) as CSV files.
- 2
Sign up for 7shifts — 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 7shifts. Match custom fields carefully.
- 5
Run Homebase and 7shifts in parallel for 1–2 weeks so your team can validate data.
- 6
Train your office staff and field crews on the new 7shifts workflows.
- 7
Cancel Homebase once you've confirmed all reporting and integrations work.
What you'll gain with 7shifts
- Strong free tier
- Sales-based labor forecasting
- Team chat included
Ready to switch?
Start a free trial of 7shifts — most teams run it alongside Homebase for 1–2 weeks before fully cutting over.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to switch from Homebase to 7shifts?+
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 Homebase data into 7shifts?+
7shifts accepts CSV imports for contacts, jobs, and invoices. Export from Homebase, clean the file, then import. Custom field mappings may require their support team for accounts >5,000 records.
Why switch from Homebase to 7shifts?+
Common reasons: restaurants juggling 10+ hourly employees. Plus better pricing fit (Free vs Free) and feature differences in scheduling.
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