Connecteam vs Homebase (2026)
Two deskless suites with opposite pricing models: flat rate against per location.
Pricing and review data verified 2026-08-24 · Sourced from Capterra
The verdict
Homebase wins for a single US location that wants scheduling and hiring free. Connecteam wins for larger deskless teams that will use the communication and checklist modules.
No credit card required · ClockIt is one of the products compared here, and we say plainly below where Connecteam is the better choice.
At a glance
| Connecteam | Homebase | ClockItThird option | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Capterra rating | 4.6 (5,308) | 4.6 (1,152) | 4.6 (135) |
| Starting price | $29 Flat Rate, Per Month | $30 Usage Based, Per Month | $2.99 Per User, Per Month |
| Free plan | Free version available | No | Free version available |
| Best for | Deskless teams that want operations, communication and HR in a single mobile app. | Single-location US hourly businesses that want scheduling, a tablet time clock and hiring in one place. | Teams of 10–100 that want a physical clock on the wall as well as an app, without a per-site hardware contract. |
| Not for | Teams that only need time tracking and will not use the other modules. | Teams outside the US, where the payroll and compliance tie-ins do not apply. | Freelancers billing hours to clients — a solo timer does that job with less setup. |
Feature comparison
| Feature | Connecteam | Homebase | ClockIt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan | PartialSmall teams | PartialOne location | Yes |
| Time clock / punch in | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Shared kiosk mode | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biometric hardware | PartialFace recognition on kiosk, no hardware terminals | No | Yes |
| GPS tracking | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Geofencing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Shift scheduling | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Shift swaps | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PTO / leave management | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Overtime rules | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Payroll export | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Offline mode | Yes | — | — |
| API access | — | — | Yes |
“—” means we could not verify that feature for that product, not that it is missing.
What users actually say
The highest-rated and most critical review we found for each product, quoted verbatim.
Connecteam 4.6 / 5 from 5,308 Capterra reviews
“ConnectTeam is fantastic”
Connecteam has been an excellent tool for scheduling and managing my employees. The value for money is outstanding for everything it offers, especially compared to other platforms. The system is extremely easy to use, both for management and employees, which makes onboarding smooth and stress free. Time tracking and time and expense tracking are reliable and accurate, helping me stay organized and confident with payroll. User access controls are well designed, allowing the right level of access for each role without confusion. Customer support has been responsive and helpful whenever questions come up. Bugs and issues have been minimal, and when something does arise, it’s resolved quickly. Overall, Connecteam has streamlined scheduling, tracking, and communication in a way that genuinely improves daily operations.
Brandy B., Business Office Manager · Medical Practice · January 28, 2026 · Capterra
“Poor Support & Advertising Integrations That Don't Work”
Customer service has been extremely disappointing.
Kaitlyn M., Human Resources Director · Hospital & Health Care · April 20, 2026 · Capterra
Homebase 4.6 / 5 from 1,152 Capterra reviews
“Time tracker with GPS location”
Great app to keep track of time, it integrates GPS which allows for precise location. It includes some functions to allow to communicate with your team, this is great when you need to coordinate work. It is very easy to use and intuitive, it does take a little setup, but once you have it set, it is very easy to use. It predicts your pay, and offers some options to get an advance on your paycheck.
Jesus G., Case Worker · Mental Health Care · May 1, 2026 · Capterra
“Good and Easy, but...”
There are features that would be helpful but are not included lower tier plans, but don't warrant the change in pricing to go to a higher tier. For example, overtime calculation across sites. Or another example would be attaching documents to team members. These things would help, but the price jump to turn them on is too extreme.
Davinder T., Owner · Restaurants · January 23, 2026 · Capterra
A closer look
Connecteam
Connecteam is a broad operations suite for deskless workforces, with a GPS time clock and scheduling alongside chat, checklists, forms and training. Pricing is a flat monthly rate per hub for a bracket of users rather than strictly per seat, which makes it cheap at 30 users and less compelling at 5. The breadth is the pitch and also the caveat: teams that only want a time clock end up paying for modules they never open.
Strengths
- Flat-rate pricing that scales well up to the bracket ceiling
- GPS time clock, geofencing and scheduling included
- Genuinely useful communication and checklist modules
Limitations
- Overkill if you only need attendance
- Flat-rate brackets are poor value for very small teams
Available on: Web, Android, iPhone/iPad · Support: Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat
Homebase
Homebase bundles shift scheduling, a tablet-based time clock, team messaging and hiring for hourly businesses, with a free tier that covers a single location. Its centre of gravity is US small business — payroll integrations, labour-law alerts and break rules are built around US requirements. The time clock runs on a shared tablet with photo capture rather than dedicated biometric hardware, and the features that matter most to multi-site operators tend to sit on the paid tiers.
Strengths
- Free tier genuinely usable for one location
- Scheduling, time clock, messaging and hiring in one product
- Deep US payroll and compliance integrations
Limitations
- Value drops sharply outside the US
- Multi-location features require higher tiers
Available on: Web, Android, iPhone/iPad · Support: Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat
Where ClockIt fits
ClockIt is an employee time clock and attendance platform that pairs a web and mobile app with physical biometric terminals. It is one of the few products in this category that talks to fingerprint and face terminals directly over the ZKTeco ADMS push protocol, so punches from a wall-mounted device land in the same timesheet as mobile and kiosk punches. Scheduling, leave, overtime rules and payroll-ready exports are included rather than tiered, and there is a free plan you can start on without talking to sales.
Worth a look if neither Connecteam nor Homebase solves your actual problem — most often because you need a fingerprint or face terminal on the wall rather than a tablet, or because scheduling and leave are priced as extras elsewhere.
Common questions
Is Connecteam or Homebase cheaper?
Connecteam starts at $29 Flat Rate, Per Month. Homebase starts at $30 Usage Based, Per Month. Compare the total for the modules you actually need rather than the headline seat price — several products in this category price the time clock separately from scheduling.
Which has better reviews, Connecteam or Homebase?
On Capterra, Connecteam rates 4.6 from 5,308 reviews and Homebase rates 4.6 from 1,152 reviews, captured 2026-08-24. Ratings across this category cluster tightly, so review volume tells you more about maturity than quality.
Do Connecteam or Homebase support biometric time clocks?
Connecteam: Face recognition on kiosk, no hardware terminals. Homebase: no. ClockIt connects directly to ZKTeco and eSSL fingerprint and face terminals over the ADMS push protocol, so hardware punches land in the same timesheet as app and kiosk punches.
Try ClockIt alongside your shortlist
No credit card required · Free plan available