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Achievers vs Homebase

Achievers logo

Achievers

HR

Recognize and reward employee success

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Homebase logo

Homebase

HR

Scheduling, time tracking and HR for hourly teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Homebase has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Achievers pricing is not published and requires a demo; Homebase free Basic plan is capped at 10 employees and a single location
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Achievers and Homebase actually diverge.

Attributes where Achievers and Homebase differ
AttributeAchieversHomebase
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, Ios, Android, ApiWeb
Founded2002Unknown

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (HR).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Achievers

  • Peer-to-peer recognition
  • Manager recognition
  • Points-based rewards
  • Marketplace rewards
  • Pulse surveys
  • Employee connections
  • Analytics dashboard
  • Values alignment

Only in Homebase

Nothing recorded that Achievers does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Achievers

  • Employee recognitionnot Homebase
  • Rewards programnot Homebase
  • Engagement measurementnot Homebase
  • Culture buildingnot Homebase
  • Retention improvementnot Homebase

Homebase

  • Managing shift schedules across restaurant locationsnot Achievers
  • Automating tip pool calculations and distributionnot Achievers
  • Processing payroll directly from time trackingnot Achievers
  • Onboarding and verifying hourly employeesnot Achievers

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Achievers

  • Pricing is not published and requires a demo
  • Aimed at mid-market and enterprise organisations rather than small teams
  • Sold as separate named modules, Recognize, Reward and Celebrate, so a full programme means more than one line on the quote

Homebase

  • Free Basic plan is capped at 10 employees and a single location
  • Paid plans are billed per location per month ($30, $70 or $120), so a multi-location business pays the rate again for each site
  • Payroll is a separate add-on at $39 per month plus $6 per month per employee paid
  • Tip Manager and Task Manager are further add-ons billed per location per month on top of the base plan

Pricing, plan by plan

Achievers

On request
  • Recognize$undefined/month
    • Peer-to-peer recognition
    • Manager recognition
    • Points & rewards
  • Listen$undefined/month
    • Engagement surveys
    • Pulse surveys
    • Analytics
  • Connect$undefined/month
    • Employee connections
    • Interest groups
    • Events

Homebase

Free
  • BasicFree
    • Up to 10 employees per location
    • Basic scheduling
    • Time tracking
  • Essentials$24/month
    • Unlimited employees per location
    • Advanced scheduling
    • Time tracking
  • Plus$56/month
    • Unlimited employees per location
    • AI-powered scheduling
    • PTO controls
  • All-in-One$96/month
    • Unlimited employees per location
    • Employee onboarding
    • Labor cost management

Which should you pick?

Choose Achievers if

  • You need peer-to-peer recognition.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android, Api.
  • You also want manager recognition.
Achievers review

Choose Homebase if

  • You want to start without paying.
Homebase review

Questions people ask

Is Achievers or Homebase better?
Neither clearly leads. Achievers starts at On request and Homebase at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Achievers or Homebase?
Homebase has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Achievers and Free for Homebase.
Does Achievers or Homebase run on more platforms?
Achievers runs on Web, Ios, Android, Api. Homebase runs on Web.
Can I use Homebase for free?
Yes. Homebase has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Achievers starts at On request.
What is Achievers best used for?
Achievers is most often used for employee recognition, rewards program, engagement measurement, culture building. Of those, employee recognition and rewards program are not what Homebase is typically brought in for.
What can Achievers do that Homebase cannot?
Achievers covers Peer-to-peer recognition, Manager recognition, Points-based rewards, Marketplace rewards.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Achievers: How much does Achievers cost?

Achievers uses custom pricing tailored to team size, priorities, and goals. The company states it provides clear, upfront pricing with no hidden fees, no shipping charges, and no surprise markups, but specific rates are not published and require requesting a quote.

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Homebase: Does Homebase offer annual billing discounts?

Yes, Homebase annual billing offers savings: Essentials saves $72/year, Plus saves $168/year, All-in-One saves $288/year compared to monthly billing.

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Achievers: Does Achievers charge annual commitment or points?

Achievers explicitly states no annual points commitment is required. Fixed costs and financial reports show where budget goes, indicating predictable monthly or annual billing without variable point-based charges.

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Homebase: Is there a free trial for Homebase?

Homebase offers a free 14-day trial of the All-in-One plan with no credit card required.

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Achievers: What features are included in Achievers subscription?

Every Achievers subscription includes custom-branded platform, mobile access, AI-powered newsfeed, 24/7 multilingual support, campaign templates, analytics, enterprise integrations, and SSO compatibility. Separate products available for Recognition and Reward Platform and Years of Service tracking.

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Homebase: What does Homebase Payroll cost?

Homebase Payroll costs $39 per month base plus $6 per employee per month, with add-ons available for Tip Manager ($25/month) and Background Checks ($30 each).

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