Connecteam vs Homebase
Connecteam
Time tracking, scheduling, and team chat for crews without desks
Homebase
Team scheduling, time tracking, and payroll for hourly teams
From$30/mo
EssentialsVerified Sep 26, 2026
How they differ
| Feature | Connecteam | Homebase |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | Check price on vendor site | $30/moEssentials |
| Free plan | Yes | 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 Connecteam and Homebase yet, so we can't chart the cost by team size. Check each vendor's pricing page.
Connecteam
Strengths
- Free for small teams up to 30 users
- GPS time clock and scheduling in the same app as team chat
- Works alongside almost any job-management or accounting software
Drawbacks
- Not a scheduling or invoicing tool for customer-facing jobs
- Best features (forms, workflows) are gated to higher tiers
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 Connecteam and Homebase have in common?
Both cover field team management.
Which is cheaper, Connecteam or Homebase?
We can only answer that with prices verified on both vendors' pricing pages, and we don't have that for Connecteam right now. Check the vendor sites for current prices.