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Homebase vs Subframe

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Homebase

Software

Scheduling, time tracking and HR for hourly teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Subframe

Software

The AI-native design tool built for code

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; Subframe the free plan is capped at 1 project, 10 pages, and 2 prototypes with limited AI usage and only 24 hour version history, versus unlimited AI on the $29 per editor per month Pro plan, as of August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Homebase and Subframe actually diverge.

Attributes where Homebase and Subframe differ
AttributeHomebaseSubframe

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

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

Subframe

  • The free plan is capped at 1 project, 10 pages, and 2 prototypes with limited AI usage and only 24 hour version history, versus unlimited AI on the $29 per editor per month Pro plan, as of August 2026.

Pricing, plan by plan

Homebase

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Homebase review.

Subframe

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Subframe review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Homebase if

  • You want to start without paying.
Homebase review

Choose Subframe if

  • You want to start without paying.
Subframe review

Questions people ask

Is Homebase or Subframe better?
Neither clearly leads. Homebase starts at Free and Subframe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Homebase or Subframe?
Homebase starts at Free and Subframe at Free.
Does Homebase or Subframe run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Homebase for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
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