Rippling vs Homebase
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best HR Software for Small Business (2026) and The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026). Last verified June 7, 2026.
The short answer
Homebase ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #1) for Small business owners choosing HR software (Rippling vs Gusto vs BambooHR vs Zenefits) / 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
| Rippling | Homebase | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #1 / The 11 Best HR Software for Small Business (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 9.2 | 9.2 |
| Best for | Unified HR, IT & Finance | All-in-one for SMBs |
| Pricing | $$ ($8 to $20 PEPM) | $ ($0 to $10/user/mo) |
| HQ | San Francisco, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2016 | 2014 |
Rippling
The best all-in-one platform for HR, IT, and finance, offering unmatched integration and automation.
www.rippling.comSee full entry in The 11 Best HR Software for Small Business (2026)
Homebase
Most functional free tier and all-in-one toolkit for single-location businesses.
joinhomebase.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Employee Scheduling Software (2026)
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