The short answer
Connecteam is free for up to 10 users, and its Basic plan costs $29 a month on yearly billing with the first 30 users included. Homebase is free for one location and 10 employees, then $30, $70 or $120 a month per location, with payroll as an add-on.
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| Dimension | Connecteam | Homebase |
|---|---|---|
| PricingConnecteam is free for up to 10 users; Basic is $29 a month on yearly billing with 30 users included and $0.80 for each user after that. Each Connecteam hub is billed separately. Homebase is free for one location and 10 employees, then $30, $70 or $120 a month per location. Each hub billed separately: Operations, Communications and HR & Skills each carry their own base price of $29 to $119 a month, by plan and billing, Users beyond 30: $0.8 to $5.0 per user a month on Operations, $0.5 to $3.6 on Communications and HR & Skills, by plan and billing, Monthly billing: $35, $59 and $119 base for Basic, Advanced and Expert, against $29, $49 and $99 on yearly billing, HIPAA-registered account: additional fees on every plan (amount not published), Seats added mid-cycle: prorated for the rest of the billing cycle, then billed in full, Cancellation: no refund of prepaid monthly amounts; annual plans refunded pro rata only within the first 30 days | Partly published | Published |
| Fit and supportConnecteam serves small, mid-market and enterprise teams with 24/7 live support. Homebase is built for small businesses, with AI chat support around the clock and live chat and phone support on paid plans. Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Small businesses |
| SecurityConnecteam states SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR and HIPAA. Homebase states SOC 2 Type II and offers single sign-on. Yes | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR | SOC 2 |
| Attribute | Connecteam | Homebase |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Base fee + per employee | Tiered plans |
| Price transparency | Partly published | Published |
| Best for | Small businesses, mid-market companies, enterprises | Small businesses |
| Support channels | Live chat, email, help center | 24/7 AI chat support and Help Center, Live support by chat and phone (paid plans) |
| Founded | 2016 | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Israel | San Francisco, California, United States |
| Attribute | Connecteam | Homebase |
|---|---|---|
| Free trial | ||
| Free plan | ||
| Contract term | Monthly | Monthly |
| Mobile apps | iOS (Connecteam), Android (Connecteam), Kiosk app for shared tablets | |
| Single sign-on | ||
| SOC 2 Type II | ||
| Ownership | Private | Private |
Pricing. Connecteam is free for up to 10 users; Basic is $29 a month on yearly billing with 30 users included and $0.80 for each user after that. Each Connecteam hub is billed separately. Homebase is free for one location and 10 employees, then $30, $70 or $120 a month per location.
Capabilities. Connecteam spans an Operations, a Communications and an HR & Skills hub: time clock, scheduling, forms, chat, knowledge base, onboarding, courses and recognition. Homebase covers scheduling, time clock, payroll, hiring, HR and compliance, messaging, tasks and tips.
Integrations. Connecteam documents a REST API and webhooks and lists Gusto, QuickBooks, ADP, Paychex Flex, Xero and BambooHR. Homebase lists POS systems such as Square, Toast and Clover and payroll providers such as Gusto, ADP and Paychex.
Fit and support. Connecteam serves small, mid-market and enterprise teams with 24/7 live support. Homebase is built for small businesses, with AI chat support around the clock and live chat and phone support on paid plans.
Security. Connecteam states SOC 2 Type II, ISO 27001, GDPR and HIPAA. Homebase states SOC 2 Type II and offers single sign-on.
Deputy has the highest LeadChange Score in Employee Scheduling Software after excluding these two (8.9/10).
From $5/user/mo
Yes, for up to 10 users: the Small Business plan is free for life with all hubs, though it leaves out the payroll integration. Homebase's free Basic plan covers one location and 10 employees.
For a team of up to 10, both can cost nothing. For 30 people at one location, Connecteam Basic is $29 a month on yearly billing and Homebase Essentials $30 a month. Connecteam bills each hub separately, and Homebase bills each location.
Homebase runs payroll with tax filing as an add-on for $49 a month plus $6 per employee paid. Connecteam does not run payroll itself; it connects to payroll tools such as Gusto, QuickBooks and ADP.
Connecteam suits field and multi-site teams: its time clock uses GPS, geofencing, NFC and kiosks, and it adds forms, checklists and task management. It lists construction, cleaning, field services and security among its industries.
Connecteam offers 24/7 live support by chat and email. Homebase offers AI chat support around the clock, with live chat and phone support on paid plans.
Yes, both list a free trial. Connecteam and Homebase also list a free plan.
Both Connecteam and Homebase state SOC 2 Type II. Only Connecteam states ISO 27001, HIPAA (BAA), and GDPR.
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