Homebase
8.2#2 in nonprofit payroll softwareFrom $30 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitHomebase vs Jax
What both publish
| Fact | Homebase | Jax |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Canvey Island, United Kingdom |
| Scheduling | Managers can create and publish schedules, use templates, track availability, send reminders and manage shift swaps. | Staff scheduling includes drag-and-drop rota building, recurring shift patterns, multi-site scheduling, shift swaps, and push notifications. |
| Security | Homebase says it uses encryption at rest and in transit, two-factor authentication, SSO, password-less login, and role-based access control. | The privacy policy describes safeguards including encryption where appropriate, secure infrastructure, access controls, and monitoring, while stating that absolute security cannot be guaranteed. |
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
Jax plans
- Core£50 a month
- Scale£100 a month
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 Jax if…
Jax suits UK businesses managing rotating shifts, variable hours, and mobile workforces. Gym operators should choose it for staff operations, not member or class booking.