Homebase vs Planday
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026). Last verified June 16, 2026.
The short answer
Homebase ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #8) for 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
| Homebase | Planday | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026) | #8 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.2 | 7.6 |
| Best for | All-in-one for SMBs | Best for European compliance |
| Pricing | $ ($0 to $10/user/mo) | $$$ (€2.99 to €6.99/user/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Founded | 2014 | 2004 |
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)
Planday
Strong compliance features for European labor laws and GDPR.
www.planday.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026)
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