Scheduling & labor
Homebase
All-in-one scheduling, time clock, and payroll built for hourly teams, with a free tier for single-location restaurants.
What it does
Homebase is a workforce management app for hourly, shift-based businesses that combines employee scheduling, a mobile and kiosk time clock, payroll, hiring, and team messaging. It serves independent restaurants, cafes, and other small food-service and retail operators.
Best for
Single or small multi-location independents that want scheduling, time clock, and payroll in one low-cost app.
AI features
AI-assisted scheduling that auto-builds shifts from staff availability and labor budgets, plus AI-assisted hiring tools. Much of the platform (GPS and photo time clock, PIN codes to prevent buddy punching, overtime alerts, shift reminders) is straightforward automation rather than AI.
Pricing
Free Basic tier; paid plans (Essentials, Plus, All-in-One) from roughly $24 to $96 per month per location billed annually, with payroll a separate add-on. Confirm current pricing with vendor.
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How TableMagic fits
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Other scheduling software worth weighing against Homebase. See the full scheduling guide.
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