Employment Hero alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Employment Hero: features vary by country, and many products and tiers to compare. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Employment Hero, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. BambooHR currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	Homebase	Free plan + paid	No	Web, iOS, Android	5 of 5	57.2

1. HomebaseTop pick
Best for: Small businesses with hourly staff that need scheduling and a time clock
Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android
57.2
score / 100
Why switch from Employment Hero
Free scheduling and time clock for hourly teams.
Pros
Free plan for one location and up to 10 staff
Scheduling, time clock and messaging in one app
Payroll runs straight from timesheets
Cons
Per-location pricing adds up for multi-site businesses
Basic HR features
Mainly for the US and Canada
Visit Homebase Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.369
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Homebase a good Employment Hero alternative?
Verified facts
5 of 5 verified
Free plan
1 location, up to 10 employees
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Essentials plan
$30/location/month
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All-in-One plan
$120/location/month
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Free trial
14 days (All-in-One)
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Workers supported
3.5 million in 2025
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The best Employment Hero alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Best Employment Hero alternative for most people

BambooHR

Popular HRIS with US payroll and many integrations.

Best Employment Hero alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Homebase

Free scheduling and time clock for hourly teams.

Best Employment Hero alternative for iPhone and Android

Breathe

Simpler UK HR for small businesses.

Best Employment Hero alternative for working in the browser

Deel

Global EOR and payroll for hiring across many countries.

Employment Hero alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Employment Hero?

BambooHR ranks first right now. Popular HRIS with US payroll and many integrations. Breathe and Deel follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Employment Hero?

Yes. Homebase (free plan + paid) has a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Employment Hero?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Employment Hero?

The complaints we hear most: features vary by country; many products and tiers to compare; pricing comes with conditions.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Employment Hero, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.