Product A
Homebase
by Homebase
Free scheduling, time tracking, and payroll for hourly and shift workers.
Free tier
Visit Homebase →Product B
Paychex
by Paychex
Full-suite US payroll, HR, and benefits from a legacy payroll provider.
$39mo
Visit Paychex →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Homebase | Paychex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | FreeBetter | $39mo |
| Free Tier | Yes | No |
| Top Pros | Generous free tier for scheduling and time tracking | Dedicated payroll specialist on every plan |
| Purpose-built for hourly and shift-based teams | 401(k) and benefits administration built-in | |
| Payroll add-on integrates natively | Handles complex multi-state scenarios | |
| Top Cons | Not suited for salaried or remote knowledge workers | Pricing not listed publicly — requires quote |
| Payroll is a paid add-on, not included free | Interface less modern than Gusto or Rippling |
Choose Homebase if you…
- Want: generous free tier for scheduling and time tracking
- Want: purpose-built for hourly and shift-based teams
- Want: payroll add-on integrates natively
Choose Paychex if you…
- Want: dedicated payroll specialist on every plan
- Want: 401(k) and benefits administration built-in
- Want: handles complex multi-state scenarios