Coast vs Homebase
Coast
Fuel and expense cards built for field service fleets
Homebase
Team scheduling, time tracking, and payroll for hourly teams
From$30/mo
EssentialsVerified Sep 26, 2026
How they differ
| Feature | Coast | Homebase |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Check price on vendor site | $30/moEssentials |
| Free plan | Not stated | Yes |
| Free trial | Not stated | Yes |
| Payroll | — | |
| Field team management | ||
| Staff scheduling | — | |
| Suits | plumbers, HVAC companies, electricians, roofers, landscapers | plumbers, HVAC companies, electricians, roofers, landscapers |
We don't have a verified price for both Coast and Homebase yet, so we can't chart the cost by team size. Check each vendor's pricing page.
Coast
Strengths
- Fuel and expense controls built specifically for field fleets
- Per-driver and per-vehicle reporting for fuel spend
- Annual billing meaningfully lowers the per-user price
Drawbacks
- Adds a second monthly subscription on top of job-management software
- Premium tier pricing is steep for very small crews
Homebase
Strengths
- Free plan covers a single location with up to 10 employees
- Scheduling, time tracking, and payroll add-on live in one app
- 14-day free trial of the top All-in-One plan
Drawbacks
- Paid plans are priced per location per month, which adds up for multi-location owners
- Payroll is a separate add-on with its own per-employee fee, not bundled into the base plans
Frequently asked questions
What do Coast and Homebase have in common?
Both cover field team management.
Which is cheaper, Coast or Homebase?
We can only answer that with prices verified on both vendors' pricing pages, and we don't have that for Coast right now. Check the vendor sites for current prices.