Scheduling

Homebase

Scheduling, time clock, and payroll for hourly teams

Visit Homebase Free trial available 4.5 / 5
Reviewed by The Search Business Software Editorial Team Updated 2026-06-01

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Overview

If your pain is 'who works when,' Homebase is the fastest fix. Build schedules from templates, track hours with GPS time clocks, swap shifts via app, and run payroll without exporting CSVs. The free plan covers one location with unlimited employees, which is why it's everywhere in restaurants and salons.

Pros

  • Real free plan for one location
  • Scheduling + time clock + payroll in one
  • Great mobile app for staff
  • Shift trading and availability built in

Cons

  • Priced per location — multi-site gets pricey
  • Labor law alerts cost extra
  • Reporting is basic on lower plans

Best for

Restaurants, salons, and gyms with hourly teams that need scheduling and time tracking fast.

Key features

SchedulingTime clockTeam messagingPayrollHiring

Industries Homebase supports

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