Homebase vs 7shifts
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software. Last verified June 16, 2026.
The short answer
Homebase ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #3) for Managers scheduling shifts for hourly workers, restaurants, retail, and healthcare. Most functional free tier and all-in-one toolkit for single-location businesses.
At a glance
| Homebase | 7shifts | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software | #3 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Best for | All-in-one for SMBs | The standard for restaurants |
| Pricing | $ ($0 to $10/user/mo) | $$$ ($0 to $12.50/user/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | Saskatoon, Canada |
| Founded | 2014 | 2014 |
Homebase
Most functional free tier and all-in-one toolkit for single-location businesses.
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