Homebase
8.2#2 in nonprofit payroll softwareFrom $30 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Knit Payroll
6.9#13 in nonprofit payroll softwareFrom $6 a monthWebAPI
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| Fact | Homebase | Knit Payroll |
|---|---|---|
| Developer documentation | The public API documentation shows curl authentication examples, JSON responses, ISO 8601 dates and versioned media types. | The documentation covers integration setup, data models, webhooks, API calls, sandbox testing and embedded UI components. |
| Founded | 2014 | 2015 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Toronto, Canada |
| Integrations | The integrations directory lists 17 connections including Square, Toast, Clover, Shopify, ADP, Gusto, QuickBooks, Paychex, Lightspeed and payroll providers. | Knit lists QuickBooks Online and Xero integrations for exporting payroll run or journal-entry data, and CSV template downloads for data transfer. |
| Intended users | Homebase describes its app as built for small, hourly, shift-based businesses such as restaurants, retail, beauty and wellness, medical, and home services. | Knit describes its payroll software as made for Canadian small businesses and also offers a client portal and partner benefits for accountants. |
| Payroll | Homebase payroll calculates wages, overtime, tips and taxes and supports direct deposit plus tax filings. | The payroll service offers direct deposit, automatic payroll calculations, tax filings, and unlimited payroll processing. |
| Praise: usability | Independent reviewers repeatedly praise the straightforward interface, quick setup and ease of scheduling and time tracking. | GetApp reviewers give ease of use 4.7/5 and frequently describe the interface as easy to navigate. |
| Product | Homebase combines scheduling, time tracking, and payroll with hiring, onboarding, HR, compliance, and team communication for hourly teams. | Knit combines payroll, payments, and HR in one platform for Canadian small businesses. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.6 out of 5 from 619 reviews. | 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.6 out of 5 from 1,157 reviews. | 4.7 out of 5 from 141 reviews |
| Security | Homebase says it uses encryption at rest and in transit, two-factor authentication, SSO, password-less login, and role-based access control. | Knit says client-server communications use SSL encryption and passwords are asymmetrically encrypted. |
| Security controls | Homebase states that it uses encryption in transit and at rest, two-factor authentication, SSO, passwordless login and role-based access control. | Knit states that it encrypts client-server communication with SSL, asymmetrically encrypts passwords, reviews subprocessors and performs annual third-party penetration tests. |
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
Knit Payroll plans
- Time & Attendance add-on$4 a month
- Lite$6 a month
- Complete$8 a month
- Employer of Record add-on$8 a month
- ConciergePriced 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 Knit Payroll if…
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