Product A
Homebase
by Homebase
Free scheduling, time tracking, and payroll for hourly and shift workers.
Free tier
Visit Homebase →Product B
Paylocity
by Paylocity
Modern US payroll and HCM platform with strong employee engagement tools.
$15employee/mo
Visit Paylocity →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Homebase | Paylocity |
|---|---|---|
| Price | FreeBetter | $15employee/mo |
| Free Tier | Yes | No |
| Top Pros | Generous free tier for scheduling and time tracking | Strong employee engagement and survey tools |
| Purpose-built for hourly and shift-based teams | Solid time-and-attendance module | |
| Payroll add-on integrates natively | Modern mobile app | |
| Top Cons | Not suited for salaried or remote knowledge workers | US-only — no international payroll |
| Payroll is a paid add-on, not included free | Pricing requires a sales call |
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 Paylocity if you…
- Want: strong employee engagement and survey tools
- Want: solid time-and-attendance module
- Want: modern mobile app