Connecteam vs Homebase

Connecteam prices by base fee plus users and bundles operations, communications, and HR hubs, with a free plan for up to 10 users. Homebase prices per location ($0 to $120 per month), covers small hourly businesses, and includes payroll with tax filing as an add-on.

By LeadChange Research TeamUpdated 32 verified data points11 sources
Best for
Shift-based teams with GPS time clocks

Choose Connecteam if

  • You have 10 or fewer users and want a free plan with all hubs.
  • You need ISO 27001 or HIPAA documentation; Homebase lists only SOC 2 Type II and SSO.
  • You want 24/7 live support rather than a support portal and FAQ.
  • You want forms, checklists, courses, and team updates alongside scheduling.
  • Your teams work in construction, cleaning, security, or field services.
Best for
Small hourly teams in restaurants and retail

Choose Homebase if

  • You want built-in payroll with tax filing and direct deposit, rather than Connecteam's payroll integrations.
  • You want flat per-location pricing: Essentials $30, Plus $70, and All-in-One $120 monthly.
  • You want unlimited employees per location, starting with the $30 Essentials plan.
  • You run restaurants or retail and want tip management and Toast integration.
  • You want an AI scheduling assistant and a payroll assistant that flags timecard errors.

Key differences

Where Connecteam and Homebase differ (5)
AttributeConnecteamHomebase
Pricing modelBase fee + per employeeTiered plans
Price transparencyPartly publishedPublished
Best forSmall businesses, mid-market companies, enterprisesSmall businesses
Mobile appsConnecteam Team Management App (iOS)IOS, Android
Support channelsEmailSupport portal, FAQ
Show 5 attributes where they are the same
Where they are the same (5)
AttributeConnecteamHomebase
Free trial
Free plan
Contract termMonthlyMonthly
Single sign-onSSO supported (provider not specified)
SOC 2 Type II

Analysis by dimension

Pricing. Connecteam charges a base fee plus users: Basic is $29 per month billed yearly with 30 users included, then $0.80 per extra user. Homebase charges per location, from $0 (one location, 10 employees) to $120. Payroll is a Homebase add-on at $49 plus $6 per employee. Tiers are not feature-matched.

Capabilities. Both document scheduling, open shifts, GPS time clocks, and payroll integration. Homebase adds built-in payroll with tax filing, hiring, and tip tools; Connecteam adds communications, forms, courses, and earned wage access. Scope differs rather than one covering the other.

Security. Connecteam documents SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, and SSO. Homebase documents SOC 2 Type II and SSO; ISO 27001, GDPR, and HIPAA are not listed on its trust center.

Fit and support. Connecteam states 24/7 live support; Homebase lists a support portal and FAQ with no hours. On fit, Homebase targets small businesses only, while Connecteam spans small business to enterprise.

Neither one?

Deputy

Deputy has the highest LeadChange Score in Employee Scheduling Software after excluding these two (8.0/10).

From $5/employee/mo

Frequently asked questions

Is Connecteam cheaper than Homebase?

It depends on headcount and locations. Connecteam is free for up to 10 users and $29 per month (billed yearly) for Basic with 30 users included. Homebase is free for one location and 10 employees, then $30, $70 or $120 per location monthly. Homebase payroll costs extra: $49 plus $6 per employee monthly.

Which is better for a small business, Connecteam or Homebase?

Both serve small teams and both have free plans capped at 10 users or employees. Homebase focuses on small businesses with hourly staff and offers payroll, hiring, and tip tools. Connecteam also covers larger organizations and adds communications and training. Choose by whether payroll in the same app matters.

Can you switch from Homebase to Connecteam?

Neither vendor documents migration tooling in either direction. Both list monthly billing and free trials, so a parallel trial is possible. Check how schedules, timesheets, and employee records import, and whether your payroll provider connects to the new tool.

What is the key difference between Connecteam and Homebase?

Scope and pricing model. Connecteam is an all-in-one app with operations, communications, and HR hubs, priced as a base fee plus users. Homebase is built for small hourly businesses, priced per location, with payroll, hiring, and tip management. Connecteam documents more security attestations.

Do Connecteam and Homebase integrate with QuickBooks and Gusto?

Yes. Both list QuickBooks and Gusto as native integrations. Connecteam also lists Paychex Flex, ADP, Xero, and PrismHR; Homebase also lists Paychex, ADP, SurePayroll, and Square Payroll, plus POS systems such as Toast and Square. Connecteam's Basic plan and above include payroll integration.

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Changelog

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Data sources

Every value on this page links to its source below. Primary sources are the vendor's or authority's own pages.

  1. Connecteam pricing page · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  2. Homebase pricing page · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  3. Connecteam website · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  4. Homebase website · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  5. apps.apple.com/us/app/connecteam-team-management-app/id1121613912 · primary source, checked Oct 6, 2026
  6. Connecteam documentation: ES · primary source, checked Oct 6, 2026
  7. Homebase website: Security · secondary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  8. Connecteam website: Overview · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  9. Homebase website · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026
  10. Deputy pricing page · primary source, checked Oct 5, 2026