Homebase
8.2#2 in nonprofit payroll softwareFrom $30 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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HotSchedules
6.3#14 in restaurant labor management softwareAndroidiOSWeb
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| Fact | Homebase | HotSchedules |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance | The Trust Center lists SOC 2 Type 2, SOC 3, PCI DSS v4.0.0, CCPA, PIPEDA, and NIST CSF. | HotSchedules provides predictive scheduling, labor-law alerts and built-in reporting for compliance management. |
| Founded | 2014 | 1999 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Austin, Texas, United States |
| Scheduling | Managers can create and publish schedules, use templates, track availability, send reminders and manage shift swaps. | Managers can build schedules using real sales and labor data, while employees receive mobile access and real-time updates. |
| Security | Homebase says it uses encryption at rest and in transit, two-factor authentication, SSO, password-less login, and role-based access control. | Fourth says it uses secured communication channels, password protection, limited-access systems and per-user least-privilege access controls. |
Homebase plans
- BasicFree
- Task Manager add-on$13 a month
- Tip Manager add-on$25 a month
- Background checks add-on$30, paid once
- Essentials$30 a month
- Payroll add-on$49 a month
HotSchedules plans
- HotSchedules Scheduling & Team ManagementPriced on request
Pick Homebase if…
Homebase may suit businesses that need to coordinate shifts, gather availability, and manage time-off requests. Its web and iOS access may fit teams whose staff use mobile devices as well as browsers.
Pick HotSchedules if…
HotSchedules suits restaurant and hospitality operators that need scheduling, labor coordination, and compliance tools, along with employees who want mobile access to schedules and updates.