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Homebase vs Reclaim.ai

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Homebase

Software

Scheduling, time tracking and HR for hourly teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Reclaim.ai

Software

Smart scheduling for busy teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Homebase free Basic plan is capped at 10 employees and a single location; Reclaim.ai no offline access or push notifications for schedule changes

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Homebase and Reclaim.ai actually diverge.

Attributes where Homebase and Reclaim.ai differ
AttributeHomebaseReclaim.ai
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
PlatformsWebWeb, iOS, Android, Browser Extension
FoundedUnknown2019

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Reclaim.ai does not also cover.

Only in Reclaim.ai

  • Smart scheduling
  • Habit tracking
  • Task integration
  • Buffer time
  • Meeting optimization
  • Google Calendar
  • Outlook
  • Todoist

What people use each for

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

Homebase

No use cases recorded yet. See the Homebase review.

Reclaim.ai

  • Schedulingnot Homebase
  • Appointment bookingnot Homebase
  • Time trackingnot Homebase
  • Resource managementnot Homebase
  • Team coordinationnot Homebase

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

Reclaim.ai

  • No offline access or push notifications for schedule changes
  • Free tier is very limited (1 habit, 1 scheduling link, 1-week scheduling range)
  • Pricing is complex with hidden costs from AI Agent quotas and Attendee User (AU) charges
  • Weak mobile experience; primarily a web and browser extension tool
  • Requires 20-30 minutes setup and 2-week evaluation before effectiveness is clear
  • Outlook Calendar support is less mature with occasional sync delays

Pricing, plan by plan

Homebase

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Homebase review.

Reclaim.ai

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 user
    • 1 scheduling link
    • 1 smart meeting
  • Starter$10/month
    • Unlimited habits
    • Unlimited scheduling links
    • Task integrations
  • Business$15/month
    • Starter features
    • Smart meetings
    • Team collaboration
  • Enterprise$22/month
    • Business features
    • SSO
    • Custom integrations

Which should you pick?

Choose Homebase if

  • You want to start without paying.
Homebase review

Choose Reclaim.ai if

  • You need smart scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Browser Extension.
  • You also want habit tracking.
Reclaim.ai review

Questions people ask

Is Homebase or Reclaim.ai better?
Neither clearly leads. Homebase starts at Free and Reclaim.ai at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Homebase or Reclaim.ai?
Homebase starts at Free and Reclaim.ai at Free.
Does Homebase or Reclaim.ai run on more platforms?
Homebase runs on Web. Reclaim.ai runs on Web, iOS, Android, Browser Extension.
Can I use Homebase for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Homebase do that Reclaim.ai cannot?
Reclaim.ai covers Smart scheduling, Habit tracking, Task integration, Buffer time.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Reclaim.ai: What does Reclaim.ai's free plan include?

The free plan includes limited features: 1 user, 1 scheduling link, 1 smart meeting, 3 habits maximum, 1 calendar sync, and a 13-week scheduling range.

Source
Reclaim.ai: How much does Reclaim.ai cost?

Starter costs $10/seat/month, Business $15/seat/month, and Enterprise $22/seat/month on yearly billing. Pricing excludes additional costs for AI Agent quotas and Attendee Users (AU).

Source
Reclaim.ai: Can I use Reclaim.ai on my phone?

Reclaim.ai is primarily a web and browser extension tool. Mobile apps exist but function better as viewers than editors. Real work requires desktop access.

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Reclaim.ai: Does Reclaim.ai work with Outlook Calendar?

Reclaim was built for Google Calendar first. Outlook support exists but is less mature, with occasional sync delays and fewer features compared to Google Calendar integration.

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Reclaim.ai: What tasks and projects can Reclaim.ai integrate with?

Reclaim integrates with Todoist, Asana, ClickUp, Jira, and Linear for task scheduling and automation.

Source
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