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Homebase alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Homebase: per-location pricing adds up for multi-site businesses, and basic HR features. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Homebase, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Gusto currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Gusto logoGustoPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 366.5
2OnPay logoOnPayPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 362.6
3Sesame HR logoSesame HRPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 359.6
4Employment Hero logoEmployment HeroPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 357.2
  1. Gusto logo

    1. GustoTop pick

    Best for: Small US businesses that want easy payroll, benefits and basic HR in one place

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Homebase

    Stronger payroll and benefits for small US businesses.

    Pros

    • Easy payroll with automatic tax filings in all states
    • Benefits, 401(k) and workers' comp in the same account
    • Accountant-friendly with QuickBooks and Xero integrations

    Cons

    • Employees must be in the US
    • HR and reporting depth is limited for larger companies
    • Per-person fees add up as you grow
    Visit Gusto Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 Gusto a good Homebase alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Embedded payroll API
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.gusto.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Accounting integrations
    Xero and QuickBooks Online
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.gusto.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Contractor-only companies
    Supported
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.gusto.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. OnPay logo

    2. OnPay

    Best for: Small US businesses that want inexpensive, full-service payroll with simple pricing

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Homebase

    Low-cost payroll that integrates with time tracking.

    Pros

    • Simple base-plus-per-worker pricing
    • Handles farms, tips and nonprofits well
    • Integrates with QuickBooks and Xero

    Cons

    • No international payroll
    • Basic HR and reporting for larger companies
    • Smaller ecosystem than Gusto
    Visit OnPay Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 OnPay a good Homebase alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Starting price
    $49/month base + $6 per worker
    Checked Oct 25, 2026onpay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Promotion
    One month free
    Checked Oct 25, 2026onpay.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Benefits
    Licensed in-house agents
    Checked Oct 25, 2026onpay.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Sesame HR logo

    3. Sesame HR

    Best for: SMBs in Spain and Latin America that need compliant time tracking and simple HR

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Homebase

    Low-cost time and absence tracking for European SMBs.

    Pros

    • Very low per-employee pricing
    • Strong clock-in, absence and shift tools
    • Easy rollout for hourly staff

    Cons

    • Minimum spend applies on each plan
    • Lighter reporting and integrations
    • Best fit in Spanish-speaking markets
    Visit Sesame HR Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Sesame HR a good Homebase alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Starting price
    $3.75 per employee/month (Essential)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sesamehr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Growth plan
    $6.25 per employee/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sesamehr.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Annual discount
    20%
    Checked Oct 25, 2026sesamehr.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Employment Hero logo

    4. Employment Hero

    Best for: SMBs in Australia, New Zealand and the UK that want HR, payroll and hiring together

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Homebase

    Rostering plus HR and payroll in Australia and the UK.

    Pros

    • HR, payroll, rostering and hiring in one platform
    • AI screening for recruiting
    • Local payroll in several countries

    Cons

    • Features vary by country
    • Many products and tiers to compare
    • Pricing comes with conditions
    Visit Employment Hero 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 Employment Hero a good Homebase alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    HR Essentials price
    From $10 (AU site, conditions apply)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026employmenthero.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Recruitment without HR plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026employmenthero.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Markets
    AU, NZ, UK, Canada, Singapore, Malaysia
    Checked Oct 25, 2026employmenthero.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Homebase alternative for…

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

Gusto logo

Best Homebase alternative for most people

Gusto

Stronger payroll and benefits for small US businesses.

OnPay logo

Best Homebase alternative for iPhone and Android

OnPay

Low-cost payroll that integrates with time tracking.

Sesame HR logo

Best Homebase alternative for working in the browser

Sesame HR

Low-cost time and absence tracking for European SMBs.

Homebase alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Homebase?

Gusto ranks first right now. Stronger payroll and benefits for small US businesses. OnPay and Sesame HR follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Homebase?

None of the 4 alternatives we track has a free plan; all are paid, though some offer trials.

Is there an open-source alternative to Homebase?

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

Why do people switch from Homebase?

The complaints we hear most: per-location pricing adds up for multi-site businesses; basic HR features; mainly for the US and Canada.

How is this list ranked?

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