Product A
Homebase
by Homebase
Free scheduling, time tracking, and payroll for hourly and shift workers.
Free tier
Visit Homebase →Product B
Rippling
by Rippling
HR, IT, and payroll unified — onboard employees and provision apps at once.
$8user/mo
Visit Rippling →Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Homebase | Rippling |
|---|---|---|
| Price | FreeBetter | $8user/mo |
| Free Tier | Yes | No |
| Top Pros | Generous free tier for scheduling and time tracking | HR + IT app provisioning in one platform |
| Purpose-built for hourly and shift-based teams | Global payroll available | |
| Payroll add-on integrates natively | Powerful workflow automations | |
| Top Cons | Not suited for salaried or remote knowledge workers | Modular pricing gets complex quickly |
| Payroll is a paid add-on, not included free | Overkill for companies under 20 people |
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 Rippling if you…
- Want: hr + it app provisioning in one platform
- Want: global payroll available
- Want: powerful workflow automations