Homebase vs Paylocity
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Homebase vs When I Work vs 7shifts: 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software 2026 and Rippling vs Gusto vs Zenefits: 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms 2026. Last verified June 16, 2026.
The short answer
Homebase ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #6) for Managers scheduling shifts for hourly workers, restaurants, retail, and healthcare / HR teams managing employee health insurance, 401k, and benefits enrollment. Most functional free tier and all-in-one toolkit for single-location businesses.
At a glance
| Homebase | Paylocity | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / Homebase vs When I Work vs 7shifts: 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software 2026 | #6 / Rippling vs Gusto vs Zenefits: 11 Best Benefits Administration Software Platforms 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.2 | 8.2 |
| Best for | All-in-one for SMBs | Best for Employee Engagement |
| Pricing | $ ($0 to $10/user/mo) | $$$ (Custom Quote) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Schaumburg, USA |
| Founded | 2014 | 1997 |
Homebase
Most functional free tier and all-in-one toolkit for single-location businesses.
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