7shifts vs Homebase
Short answer: 7shifts costs less for most teams. Its free Comp plan covers one location of up to 15 employees, against 10 on Homebase Basic, and for the time clock, labor reports and paid time off, 7shifts Pro is $89.99 a month per location against $120 for Homebase All-in-One. Homebase’s free plan includes a time clock, which 7shifts Comp doesn’t, and Homebase costs less past 60 people at a location.
Shift Amp schedules your whole team for free, at any size and at every location. Pro adds the time clock, labor reports and paid time off for $2 a member a month, with no location fees.
Head to head
| 7shifts | Homebase | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | 1 location, up to 15 employees (stronger) | 1 location, up to 10 employees |
| Time clock on the free plan | No; it starts on Essentials | Yes, on phones and tablets (stronger) |
| Shift trades and availability on the free plan | Yes, on Comp (stronger) | Essentials and up, $30 a location |
| Labor reports and paid time off | Pro, $89.99 a location (stronger) | All-in-One, $120 a location |
| Employees per location | Up to 60 on Pro | Unlimited on paid plans (stronger) |
| 25 people at 1 location, with reports | $89.99 a month on Pro (stronger) | $120 a month on All-in-One |
Which to choose
7shifts, Homebase or Shift Amp?
Here’s who each one suits.
Choose 7shifts if…
- You run one location with up to 15 people and want shift trades, availability and time off for free. 7shifts Comp includes them; Homebase starts them on Essentials.
- You need the time clock, labor reports and paid time off for up to 60 people a location. 7shifts Pro is $89.99 a month per location, against $120 on Homebase All-in-One.
Choose Homebase if…
- You run one location with 10 or fewer people and want a free time clock. Homebase Basic includes one; 7shifts Comp doesn’t.
- You have more than 60 people at a location. Homebase’s paid plans have no employee cap, and All-in-One is $120 a month per location.
Choose Shift Amp if…
- You want your whole team on the schedule for free, whether that’s 8 people or 80, at one location or ten. Shift Amp’s Free plan has no cap.
- You want shift swaps, availability, open shifts and messaging included. They’re all on the Free plan.
- You want the time clock, a kiosk, labor reports and paid time off without a location fee. Pro is $2 a member a month, so 25 people come to $50, against $89.99 on 7shifts Pro or $120 on Homebase All-in-One for one location.
- You want to try everything first. Every new team gets 14 days of everything, Pro included.
No credit card required.
Pricing
Is 7shifts cheaper than Homebase?
It depends on your team size, your locations and what you need. Try your numbers, with Shift Amp alongside.
What you need
Monthly cost for 20 people
$79.99 a month billed annually
$96 a month billed annually
$2 per member a month, with no location fees
7shifts costs less than Homebase here: $89.99 a month against $120. Shift Amp Pro comes to $40, $49.99 a month less than 7shifts.
| Team size | 7shifts | Homebase | Shift Amp | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comp | Pro | Basic | All-in-One | Free | Pro | |
| 5 people | $0 | $89.99 | $0 | $120 | $0 | $10 |
| 10 people | $0 | $89.99 | $0 | $120 | $0 | $20 |
| 15 people | $0 | $89.99 | Over the 10-user cap | $120 | $0 | $30 |
| 25 people | Over the 15-user cap | $89.99 | Over the 10-user cap | $120 | $0 | $50 |
| 50 people | Over the 15-user cap | $89.99 | Over the 10-user cap | $120 | $0 | $100 |
| What’s included | 1 location, up to 15 employees. Scheduling, shift trades, availability and time off. | Up to 60 employees a location. Time clock, PTO balances, geofencing and attendance. | 1 location, up to 10 employees. Basic scheduling, time clock and messaging. | Unlimited employees. Labor cost reports, paid time off, onboarding and HR. | The schedule, swaps, messaging and shift tasks, at any team size. | Adds the time clock, timesheets, labor reports and paid time off. $2 a member. |
7shifts prices each location. Comp covers one location of up to 15 employees, and Pro allows up to 60 employees per location. Billed annually, Pro is $79.99 a month per location. Homebase prices each location, with unlimited employees on paid plans; availability, time-off requests and shift trades start on Essentials, $30 a month per location. Billed annually, All-in-One is $96 a month per location.
Feature by feature
How do the features compare?
We show 7shifts on its free Comp plan and on Pro, and Homebase on its free Basic plan and on All-in-One, the plan with its labor cost reports. Where a feature needs a paid plan, we name the plan.
| Feature | 7shiftsComp and Pro | HomebaseBasic and All-in-One | Shift AmpFree and Pro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scheduling | |||
| Schedule builderBuild the week, then publish it. | Free Comp plan | Free Basic plan | Free plan |
| AvailabilitySee who can work while you place shifts. | Free Comp plan | Essentials and up | Free plan |
| Shift swapsYour team trades shifts in the app. | Free Comp plan | Essentials and up | Free plan |
| Open shiftsPost shifts your team can claim. | Free Comp plan | Essentials and up | Free plan |
| Time tracking | |||
| Mobile time clockClock in from a phone. | Essentials and up | Free Basic plan | Pro |
| Kiosk time clockA shared device by the door. | Essentials and up | Free Basic plan | Pro |
| GeofencingCheck where people clock in. | Pro | Essentials and up | Pro |
| Attendance trackingNo-shows, sick days and late arrivals. | Pro | Plus and up | No-shows and sick days on Free, full tracking on Pro |
| Labor costs | |||
| Labor reportsHours and wages over any period. | Essentials and up | All-in-One | Pro |
| Paid time off balancesApprove time off against what is left. | Pro | Plus and up | Pro |
| Team | |||
| Group messagingThreads for a team or location. | Essentials and up | Free Basic plan | Free plan |
| Shift tasksAttach the work to the shift. | $12.99 add-on, or Premium | Add-on, $13 a location | Free plan |
| iOS and Android appsFor managers and their teams. | Every plan | Every plan | Free plan |
Why Shift Amp
Where Shift Amp comes out ahead
Whether you run one small location or several, here’s where you get more for less.
Free for your whole team
- Shift Amp
- Free for the schedule at any team size, at every location.
- 7shifts
- Free for one location of up to 15 employees.
- Homebase
- Free for one location of up to 10 employees.
Messaging and tasks included
- Shift Amp
- Both on the Free plan, with swaps and availability.
- 7shifts
- Messaging starts on Essentials, $44.99 a location, and shift tasks are a $12.99 add-on.
- Homebase
- Messaging on Basic; shift tasks are a $13 add-on per location.
No location fees
- Shift Amp
- $2 a member for the time clock, labor reports and paid time off, at any number of locations.
- 7shifts
- Pro is $89.99 a month for each location.
- Homebase
- All-in-One is $120 a month for each location.
No credit card required.
Switching
From 7shifts or Homebase to Shift Amp
Three steps, and you can run both for a week before you move everyone over.
- 1
Start your free account
Add your locations and positions. No credit card needed.
- 2
Bring your team over
Export your team list, save it as a CSV and import it, up to 200 people per file.
- 3
Build and publish the week
Rebuild your current week once, save it as a template, then publish.
FAQ
7shifts vs Homebase, answered.
Is 7shifts cheaper than Homebase?
Yes, for most teams. 7shifts Comp is free for one location of up to 15 employees, against 10 on Homebase Basic, and with labor reports and paid time off, 7shifts Pro is $89.99 a month per location against $120 for Homebase All-in-One. Past 60 people at a location, 7shifts needs Premium, at $149.99 a month per location, and Homebase costs less.
How does Shift Amp compare to 7shifts and Homebase?
Shift Amp is free for the schedule at any team size, with shift swaps, availability, open shifts, messaging and shift tasks included. Pro adds the time clock, labor reports and paid time off balances for $2 a member a month, with no location fees.
Is 7shifts free?
Yes, for one location of up to 15 employees, on its Comp plan, which covers scheduling, shift trades, availability and time off. The time clock and team messaging start on Essentials, $44.99 a month per location.
Is Homebase free?
Yes, for one location of up to 10 employees, on its Basic plan, which includes basic scheduling and a time clock. Its paid plans cost $30, $70 or $120 a month per location, with unlimited employees.
Try Shift Amp on your week.
Scheduling is free for your whole team at any size, and every new team gets 14 days of everything, Pro included.
No credit card required.
How we compared
Facts verified . We checked each product’s public plans and features using the vendors’ own pricing pages and help centers. 7shifts and Homebase are trademarks of their owners. Shift Amp is not affiliated with or endorsed by either.
Sources
- 7shifts, Plans & Pricing. Accessed Oct 23, 2026.
- 7shifts, How is the employee limit calculated in my account?. Accessed Oct 23, 2026.
- Homebase, Pricing. Accessed Oct 23, 2026.
- Homebase, Free Employee Time Clock. Accessed Oct 23, 2026.
- Shift Amp, Pricing. Accessed Oct 23, 2026.