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Homebase vs People HR

Homebase logo

Homebase

Software

Scheduling, time tracking and HR for hourly teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
People HR logo

People HR

Software

HR software that does the HR hard work

From
$1/employee per month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Homebase has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Homebase free Basic plan is capped at 10 employees and a single location; People HR limited integration capabilities with specialized third-party HR tools

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Homebase and People HR actually diverge.

Attributes where Homebase and People HR differ
AttributeHomebasePeople HR
Starting priceFree$1/employee per month
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android
FoundedUnknown2012

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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 People HR does not also cover.

Only in People HR

  • Employee Database
  • Absence Management
  • Document Management
  • Performance
  • Recruitment
  • Self-Service Portal
  • Slack
  • Microsoft 365

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

People HR

  • Limited integration capabilities with specialized third-party HR tools

Pricing, plan by plan

Homebase

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Homebase review.

People HR

$1/employee per month

No published plan breakdown. See the People HR review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Homebase if

  • You want to start without paying.
Homebase review

Choose People HR if

  • You need employee database.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want absence management.
People HR review

Questions people ask

Is Homebase or People HR better?
Neither clearly leads. Homebase starts at Free and People HR at $1/employee per month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Homebase or People HR?
Homebase has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Homebase and $1/employee per month for People HR.
Does Homebase or People HR run on more platforms?
Homebase runs on Web. People HR runs on Web, iOS, Android.
Can I use Homebase for free?
Yes. Homebase has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. People HR starts at $1/employee per month.
What can Homebase do that People HR cannot?
People HR covers Employee Database, Absence Management, Document Management, Performance.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

People HR: How much does People HR cost?

People HR pricing starts at $1 per employee per month with different plans available. Pricing scales with team size and features added.

Source
People HR: What core HR features does People HR include?

People HR includes employee database, leave management, performance management, recruitment management, onboarding, time and attendance tracking, and self-service HR where employees can manage their information and requests.

Source
People HR: Does People HR have a mobile app?

Yes, People HR offers a mobile app allowing employees to access their information, request time off, check paystubs, timecards, and view PTO balances on the go.

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