Homebase - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

Reviewers appreciate Homebase's Timesheet Management for its accuracy in tracking work hours and ease of clocking in and out. They find it straightforward for managers to review and approve timesheets, and users can easily make edits if employees forget to clock in. Users also value the ability to view and manage timesheets from any device. However, some users report issues with integration with QuickBooks and occasional problems with employees forgetting to clock in. Of the 24 Homebase users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Timesheet Management, 96% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Users report that Homebase simplifies Employee Scheduling with its drag-and-drop interface and ability to create templates for future schedules. They find it intuitive and easy to adjust schedules, allowing for shift trades and tracking PTO. Reviewers appreciate the instant notifications for schedule changes and the ability to view coworkers' schedules. However, some users mention that it can be challenging to make changes on mobile devices and that certain capabilities are not as intuitive. Of the 42 Homebase users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Employee Scheduling, 95% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Reviewers indicate that Homebase's Mobile Access is convenient for checking schedules, requesting time off, and communicating with the team on the go. They find it essential for employees who work remotely or travel frequently. Users appreciate the ability to clock in and out from their phones and manage their time efficiently. However, some users note that the mobile app lacks certain capabilities available on the desktop version and can be difficult to use on tablets and iPads. Of the 50 Homebase users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Mobile Access, 94% rated this feature as important or highly important.

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Melissa P.

Owner

“However, it should have been lower. Once I used my laptop site worked well!”

JD

Joseph D.

Worker

“I love the ease of use and user friendly mobile application.”

David H.

Manager of EMS - previous employer

“The mobile version is not as easy to use in terms of creating and modifying schedules, and the inability to have more than one email address/account designated as an administrator on the free version is a little inconvenient.”

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Elaine H.

Manager

Users report that Homebase makes Schedule Distribution easy by allowing schedules to be sent out with the push of a button. They appreciate the instant notifications for new schedules and changes, as well as the ability to alert only affected team members. Reviewers find it helpful that employees can always access their schedules and communicate with management about any changes. However, some users experienced initial difficulties with schedule formatting. Of the 20 Homebase users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Schedule Distribution, 90% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Reviewers find Homebase's Calendar Management helpful for organizing work schedules and tracking shifts. They appreciate the intuitive web calendar that allows for easy scheduling and copying of shifts. Users value the ability to view schedules daily, weekly, or monthly and to manage their schedules efficiently. They also mention that it helps keep everyone updated with changes. However, some users report difficulties with the calendar layout and viewing all details on smaller screens. Of the 17 Homebase users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Calendar Management, 88% rated this feature as important or highly important.

Users appreciate Homebase's Online Time Clock for its ease of use and accuracy in tracking hours worked. They find it convenient for employees to clock in and out from any device and appreciate the notifications for shift start times and breaks. Reviewers also highlight the ability to manage time entries remotely and the usefulness of GPS location tracking. However, some users report occasional glitches and issues with clocking in on certain devices. Of the 33 Homebase users who gave detailed accounts of their use of Online Time Clock, 82% rated this feature as important or highly important.