--- title: "Best Homebase Alternatives 2026 | Capterra" description: "Looking for alternatives to Homebase? Find out how Homebase stacks up against its competitors with real user reviews, pricing information, and what features they offer." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/153076/Homebase/alternatives/" page_type: "alternatives" language: "en" publication_date: "2026-09-29" --- # Homebase alternatives Last updated on September 29th, 2026 The best Homebase alternatives are Rippling (best overall), 7shifts (best free plan), When I Work (best budget option), and monday AI Work Platform (most reviewed). Together they hold 13,516 verified Capterra reviews, with overall ratings from 4.5 to 4.9 out of 5. Homebase itself holds 4.6 out of 5 across 1,157 reviews. ### Homebase - Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (1,157 reviews) - Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 - Starting price: $30.00 /usage/mo - Key features: 12 of 12 top category features --- ## Top alternatives Homebase alternatives compared | Product | Rating difference | Ease of use | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Paycor](https://www.capterra.com/p/133745/Paycor-Perform/) — 4.3 out of 5 (3,077 reviews) | Rated 0.3 lower than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 12 of 12 top category features | | [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,883 reviews) | Rated 0.3 higher than this product | 4.9 out of 5 | CA$8.00 /user/mo | 10 of 12 top category features | | [Paylocity](https://www.capterra.com/p/86714/WebPay/) — 4.3 out of 5 (1,965 reviews) | Rated 0.3 lower than this product | 4.3 out of 5 | Not available | 12 of 12 top category features | | [monday AI Work Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) — 4.6 out of 5 (6,121 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.5 out of 5 | $9.00 /user/mo | 12 of 12 top category features | | [Nowsta](https://www.capterra.com/p/172778/Nowsta/) — 4.9 out of 5 (283 reviews) | Rated 0.3 higher than this product | 4.8 out of 5 | $18000.00 /yr | 9 of 12 top category features | | [When I Work](https://www.capterra.com/p/121248/When-I-Work/) — 4.5 out of 5 (1,300 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.5 out of 5 | $2.50 /user/mo | 12 of 12 top category features | | [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) — 4.6 out of 5 (5,317 reviews) | Rated the same as this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $29.00 /mo | 12 of 12 top category features | | [Wrike](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/) — 4.4 out of 5 (3,042 reviews) | Rated 0.2 lower than this product | 4.2 out of 5 | $10.00 /user/mo | 11 of 12 top category features | | [7shifts](https://www.capterra.com/p/123038/7shifts-Restaurant-Scheduling/) — 4.7 out of 5 (1,212 reviews) | Rated 0.1 higher than this product | 4.7 out of 5 | $39.99 /mo | 11 of 12 top category features | | [Wageloch](https://www.capterra.com/p/196911/WageLoch/) — 4.5 out of 5 (265 reviews) | Rated 0.1 lower than this product | 4.4 out of 5 | A$112.00 /mo | 12 of 12 top category features | --- ## Top alternatives with AI capabilities The Homebase alternatives with the strongest AI features are Rippling, Connecteam, and Wrike, based on verified feature data and Capterra reviews. ### [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,883 reviews) - AI features: AI Copilot, AI/Machine Learning, AI Summarization, Chatbot, Generative AI, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing ### [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) — 4.6 out of 5 (5,317 reviews) - AI features: AI Copilot, Chatbot, Generative AI ### [Wrike](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/) — 4.4 out of 5 (3,042 reviews) - AI features: AI Copilot, AI/Machine Learning, Generative AI --- ## Top Free alternatives to Homebase The best free alternatives to Homebase are Rippling, monday AI Work Platform, and When I Work — all three offer a free plan alongside paid tiers. ### [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,883 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: CA$8.00 /user/mo ### [monday AI Work Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) — 4.6 out of 5 (6,121 reviews) - Free options: Free trial, Free version - Starting price: $9.00 /user/mo ### [When I Work](https://www.capterra.com/p/121248/When-I-Work/) — 4.5 out of 5 (1,300 reviews) - Free options: Free trial - Starting price: $2.50 /user/mo --- ## Top alternatives for SMBs Among reviewers from companies with 1-200 employees, the highest-rated Homebase alternatives are 7shifts (4.7), Connecteam (4.6), and When I Work (4.5). ### [7shifts](https://www.capterra.com/p/123038/7shifts-Restaurant-Scheduling/) - 918 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 across 918 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 917 SMB reviews > "It is a very practical and professional tool for the schedules that we use in our Restaurant." — Leandro U., Financial (November 6, 2020) ### [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) - 5,119 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 across 5,119 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 across 5,119 SMB reviews > "I oversee three locations and I am able to stay connected to all of the team members both individually and as groups." — Kandi N., Director of Operations (March 12, 2026) ### [When I Work](https://www.capterra.com/p/121248/When-I-Work/) - 859 SMB reviewers say - Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 across 859 SMB reviews - Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 across 854 SMB reviews > "Doing payroll and agents asking for time off is incredibly easy!" — Candy F., Operations Manager (November 3, 2025) --- ## Why do teams switch from Homebase? Of the 93 Capterra reviewers who reported switching away from Homebase, the most common destinations were Connecteam, 7shifts, Rippling, and When I Work. ### What users preferred ### [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) - 4.6 out of 5 (5,317 reviews) — 78 reviewers switched here > "Rising prices on other individual services" — Will M., Staffing Coordinator (April 29, 2026) ### [7shifts](https://www.capterra.com/p/123038/7shifts-Restaurant-Scheduling/) - 4.7 out of 5 (1,212 reviews) — 11 reviewers switched here > "The software was very user-friendly but the app itself keeps crashing or lagging delaying our process when doing scheduling and payroll." — Andreina R., HR Director (September 6, 2021) ### [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) - 4.9 out of 5 (4,883 reviews) — 2 reviewers switched here > "We needed a solution that was all-encompassing and allows us to bring all of these different software needs into 1 place." — Michael H., HR Director (December 21, 2021) ### [When I Work](https://www.capterra.com/p/121248/When-I-Work/) - 4.5 out of 5 (1,300 reviews) — 2 reviewers switched here > "WhenIWork has better calendar scheduling features. I am shopping for another option now!" — Jamie L., Owner (April 16, 2021) --- ## Find software for your specific use case ### Employee Scheduling - [When I Work](https://www.capterra.com/p/121248/When-I-Work/) — 4.5 out of 5 (1,300 reviews) - [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com/p/153140/Connecteam/) — 4.6 out of 5 (5,317 reviews) - [ClockShark](https://www.capterra.com/p/155467/ClockShark/) — 4.7 out of 5 (1,911 reviews) ### Time Tracking - [Workday HCM](https://www.capterra.com/p/66908/Workday-HCM/) — 4.5 out of 5 (1,774 reviews) - [WorkforceHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/228475/WorkforceHub/) — 4.4 out of 5 (96 reviews) - [Gusto](https://www.capterra.com/p/131882/Gusto/) — 4.6 out of 5 (4,228 reviews) ### Human Resources - [HiBob](https://www.capterra.com/p/156106/Hibob/) — 4.6 out of 5 (179 reviews) - [Workday HCM](https://www.capterra.com/p/66908/Workday-HCM/) — 4.5 out of 5 (1,774 reviews) - [Leapsome](https://www.capterra.com/p/169660/Leapsome/) — 4.6 out of 5 (102 reviews) ### Onboarding - [ApplicantStack](https://www.capterra.com/p/264567/ApplicantStack/) — 4.4 out of 5 (1,555 reviews) - [EMP Trust HR](https://www.capterra.com/p/125666/EMP-Force/) — 4.4 out of 5 (39 reviews) - [AcquireTM](https://www.capterra.com/p/102328/AcquireTM-Talent-Management/) — 4.5 out of 5 (12 reviews) ### Attendance Tracking - [uAttend](https://www.capterra.com/p/126444/uAttend/) — 4.5 out of 5 (456 reviews) - [FunJoin](https://www.capterra.com/p/10002662/Fun-Join/) — 5.0 out of 5 (21 reviews) - [Rippling](https://www.capterra.com/p/172127/Rippling/) — 4.9 out of 5 (4,883 reviews) ---