Homebase
8.2#2 in nonprofit payroll softwareFrom $30 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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Sage Payroll
7.7#7 in nonprofit payroll softwareFrom £12 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Homebase | Sage Payroll |
|---|---|---|
| Company legal name | Crunchbase identifies the legal entity as Pioneer Works, Inc. | Crunchbase identifies the maker as Sage Group plc, a public company listed under LSE:SGE. |
| Founded | 2014 | 1981 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, United States | Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom |
| Public API | Homebase exposes a public JSON API at api.joinhomebase.com using bearer authentication and an Accept header for API versioning. | Sage HR, which integrates with Sage Payroll, is presented as a cloud payroll solution with a public REST API and endpoint documentation. |
| Rating on Apple App Store | 4.8 out of 5 from 95K ratings. | 4.6 out of 5 from 4,600 ratings |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.6 out of 5 from 1,157 reviews. | 4.6 out of 5 from 36 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 4.6 out of 5 from 619 reviews. | 3.8 out of 5 from 2 reviews |
| Rating on Google Play | 4.2 out of 5 from 24.8K reviews. | 4.5 out of 5 from 38,700 reviews |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 3.8 out of 5 from 363 reviews. | 4.0 out of 5 from 20,199 reviews |
| Security controls | Homebase states that it uses encryption in transit and at rest, two-factor authentication, SSO, passwordless login and role-based access control. | Sage describes restricted data-centre access, encryption guidance, employee access logging, multiple data centres and regular backups. |
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
Sage Payroll plans
- Payroll Essentials£12 a month
- Payroll Standard£23 a month
- Payroll Premium£34 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 Sage Payroll if…
Sage Payroll suits organizations with between five and 150 employees seeking payroll access across mobile, desktop, and web platforms. It may fit teams needing tax filing and time tracking.