Homebase
8.2#2 in nonprofit payroll softwareFrom $30 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitHomebase vs TabPref
What both publish
| Fact | Homebase | TabPref |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll | Homebase payroll calculates wages, overtime, tips and taxes and supports direct deposit plus tax filings. | Timecards can be exported in CSV and Excel formats compatible with ADP, Gusto, Paychex, Toast Payroll, and other major payroll providers; direct integrations are available on paid plans. |
| Product | Homebase combines scheduling, time tracking, and payroll with hiring, onboarding, HR, compliance, and team communication for hourly teams. | TabPref combines hospitality workforce management with professional networking for establishments, service professionals, vendors, and consumers. |
| Scheduling | Managers can create and publish schedules, use templates, track availability, send reminders and manage shift swaps. | Scheduling includes AI assistance, drag-and-drop tools, shift swaps, and an open-shift marketplace. |
| Security | Homebase says it uses encryption at rest and in transit, two-factor authentication, SSO, password-less login, and role-based access control. | TabPref says it stores data in U.S.-based PostgreSQL databases, uses TLS in transit and AES-256 at rest, and applies role-based access control. |
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
TabPref plans
- Free starter planFree
- Paid plans—
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 TabPref if…
TabPref suits independent restaurants and bars with 5–50 employees, multi-unit operators with 2–50 locations, hotel and casino teams, and catering companies. It also serves hospitality professionals, vendors, and consumers who want networking, event discovery, or messaging.