Homebase
Entry plan
Flat price, whole team$24.00
× 12 months$288.00
Per year
$2.40 per person / mo
$288
Homebase vs When I Work
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Homebase
71%
match · $288/yr
When I Work
58%
match · $300/yr
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What you'd pay
Entry plan for 10 people, billed yearly where offered. Prices checked Oct 2026.
Smaller bill
When I Work
Entry plan
$2.50 × 10 seats$25.00
× 12 months$300.00
Per year
$2.50 per person / mo
$300
Homebase
From $24Free plan
Single-location or few-location restaurants, retail stores, salons and service businesses that want scheduling, time tracking and payroll in one app without paying per employee.
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When I Work
From $2.50
Small and mid-sized hourly teams in retail, healthcare, hospitality and services that want simple per-user pricing with scheduling, time clock and messaging included, and already have a payroll provider.
Side by side
| Homebase | When I Work | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free for 1 location (up to 10 employees); paid from $24/location/month (annual) | $2.50/user/month (single location); $5/user/month (multiple locations) |
| G2 Rating | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Best For | Single-location or few-location restaurants, retail stores, salons and service businesses that want scheduling, time tracking and payroll in one app without paying per employee. | Small and mid-sized hourly teams in retail, healthcare, hospitality and services that want simple per-user pricing with scheduling, time clock and messaging included, and already have a payroll provider. |
Pros and cons
Homebase
Pros
- Usable free plan for a single location with up to 10 employees
- Per-location pricing stays flat as headcount grows
- Full-service payroll built in, so timesheets flow straight to pay runs
- Broad POS and payroll integrations
Cons
- Labor cost tools and HR compliance support require the top All-in-One plan
- Costs rise with each additional location
- Payroll is US-only
When I Work
Pros
- Very low per-user price for single-location teams
- Time clock and messaging included rather than sold as add-ons
- Simple two-plan pricing that's easy to budget
- Good payroll integration list for small businesses
Cons
- No free plan after the 14-day trial
- No built-in payroll
- Costs grow with every user, including managers
Marcus Williams