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Homebase vs Multiplier

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Homebase

HR

Scheduling, time tracking and HR for hourly teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Multiplier logo

Multiplier

HR

Employ anyone, anywhere

From
$40/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Homebase has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Homebase and Multiplier actually diverge.

Attributes where Homebase and Multiplier differ
AttributeHomebaseMultiplier
Starting priceFree$40/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown2020

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 Homebase

Nothing recorded that Multiplier does not also cover.

Only in Multiplier

  • Global Employment
  • Payroll
  • Benefits
  • Compliance
  • Contractor Management
  • Multi-currency Payments
  • BambooHR
  • Workday

What people use each for

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

Homebase

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

Multiplier

No use cases recorded yet. See the Multiplier review.

Where each one falls short

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

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

Multiplier

Nothing recorded yet. See the Multiplier review.

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Multiplier

$40/month
  • Contractor$40/month
    • Contractor Management
    • Payments
    • Compliance
  • Employer of Record$400/month
    • Global Employment
    • Payroll
    • Benefits

Which should you pick?

Choose Homebase if

  • You want to start without paying.
Homebase review

Choose Multiplier if

  • You need global employment.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want payroll.
Multiplier review

Questions people ask

Is Homebase or Multiplier better?
Neither clearly leads. Homebase starts at Free and Multiplier at $40/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Homebase or Multiplier?
Homebase has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Homebase and $40/month for Multiplier.
Does Homebase or Multiplier run on more platforms?
Homebase runs on Web. Multiplier runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Homebase for free?
Yes. Homebase has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Multiplier starts at $40/month.
What is Homebase best used for?
Homebase is most often used for managing shift schedules across restaurant locations, automating tip pool calculations and distribution, processing payroll directly from time tracking, onboarding and verifying hourly employees. Of those, managing shift schedules across restaurant locations and automating tip pool calculations and distribution are not what Multiplier is typically brought in for.
What can Homebase do that Multiplier cannot?
Multiplier covers Global Employment, Payroll, Benefits, Compliance.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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.

Source
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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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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