Deputy vs Homebase
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best Workforce Management Software Platforms (2026) and The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026). Last verified June 18, 2026.
The short answer
Homebase ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #4) for Operations and HR managers scheduling staff, tracking time, and managing labor costs / Managers scheduling shifts for hourly workers, restaurants, retail, and healthcare. Most functional free tier and all-in-one toolkit for single-location businesses.
At a glance
| Deputy | Homebase | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #4 / The 11 Best Workforce Management Software Platforms (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.6 | 9.2 |
| Best for | Best mobile experience for hourly staff. | All-in-one for SMBs |
| Pricing | $ ($4 to $6 PEPM) | $ ($0 to $10/user/mo) |
| HQ | Sydney, Australia | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2008 | 2014 |
Deputy
Top-rated mobile app makes scheduling easy for everyone.
www.deputy.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Workforce Management Software Platforms (2026)
Homebase
Most functional free tier and all-in-one toolkit for single-location businesses.
joinhomebase.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026)
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