A Homebase alternative for businesses with 2–5 locations
Homebase is a popular scheduling and time-clock app with a free plan for one location and paid plans priced per location. Assistlify is built for owners running 2–5 locations who want one flat price, cash-drawer counts next to the schedule, and setup done for them.
Choose Homebase if you run one location (its free plan covers it) or need POS integrations today.
Choose Assistlify if you run several locations, want one bill that does not grow per store, and want drawer counts and stock in the same place as the schedule.
Side by side
| Homebase | Assistlify | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Per location. Essentials is $30 per location per month (3 locations = $90). Free plan: 1 location. | One flat monthly price per business. Final price not yet published. |
| Scheduling | Yes | Yes, weekly, can be generated from availability |
| Time clock | Yes | Yes, with breaks and CSV export |
| Cash-drawer counts | Not found on the pricing page | Yes, per location |
| Stock counts | Not found on the pricing page | Yes |
| POS integrations | Yes | Not yet |
| Payroll | See vendor site | No, CSV export of hours |
| Setup | See vendor site | Done for you, included |
Homebase details from joinhomebase.com/pricing, checked 2026-11-12 (research notes). Prices change; check the vendor's page before deciding.
Questions
Is Assistlify cheaper than Homebase?
It depends on your size. Homebase's free plan covers one location, and its paid plans are priced per location, so the cost grows with each store. Assistlify is one flat price per business. For a single location, Homebase's free plan will usually cost less.
Can I move my Homebase schedule to Assistlify?
Yes. Send us your current schedule and staff list and we set up your locations and staff for you.
Assistlify is in early access. Every feature above can be tried in the preview workspace.