Link copied to clipboard # Deputy vs Homebase Comparison - What are their main differences? Share [ Export ](/compare/deputy/homebase/export.csv) DeputyHomebase[+ Add Product](#) Reviews **Deputy** [ 4.6/5(666) ](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/reviews#reviews) **Homebase** [ 4.6/5(612) ](https://www.g2.com/products/homebase/reviews#reviews) Pricing **Deputy** Free Trial **$5.00** 1 User Per Month · Lite **Homebase** Free Trial **Free** 1 Location · Basic **Pricing Insights** from reviews Time to Implement **Deputy** 1 month Based on 13 responses **Homebase** 1 month Based on 151 responses Return on Investment **Deputy** 10 months Based on 11 responses **Homebase** 7 months3 months sooner Based on 142 responses Perceived Cost **Deputy** $$$$$ **Homebase** $$$$$ Average Discount **Deputy** 7% **Homebase** 7% ![Deputy](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/584e774b1014d147cde2d0f2407bfe1e/deputy.svg "Deputy") ![Homebase](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a1f9076d24414b94510c082c4147fa2f/homebase.svg "Homebase") G2 offers free advice on this comparison. 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](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1650225&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) **Homebase** [ Ease of Use (88) ](https://www.g2.com/products/homebase/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1254955&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Scheduling (76) ](https://www.g2.com/products/homebase/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1255138&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Limited Customization (19) ](https://www.g2.com/products/homebase/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1255221&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[ Scheduling Issues (19) ](https://www.g2.com/products/homebase/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1255040&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews) Integrations **Deputy** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_6c0b69a4cbd4386c9d156a20bbfa5843/gusto.png "Product Avatar Image") Gusto ](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_58f21922e25f1cf41919772fd94e79a9/rippling.png "Product Avatar Image") Rippling ](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_f6ee5c9dddbf5c28b136829c8782ed1b/slack.png "Product Avatar Image") Slack ](https://www.g2.com/products/slack/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_ec33e9d05030dd9c604a8848ebe0a8bb/xero.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Xero ](https://www.g2.com/products/xero/reviews)[ View all ](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/integrations) **Homebase** [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_de7b0518c01aad23330b32c4acb323dd/adp-workforce-now.jpg "Product Avatar Image") Workforce Now ](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews)[ ![Product Avatar 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screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1283928/Product-Image-Scheduling-1.png) Ratings Meets Requirements **Deputy** 9.1 9.1550 **Homebase** 9.0 9.0430 Ease of Use **Deputy** 9.2 9.2560 **Homebase** 9.2 9.2437 Ease of Setup **Deputy** 9.2 9.2466 **Homebase** 9.2 9.2372 Ease of Admin **Deputy** 9.1 9.1231 **Homebase** 9.0 9.0194 Quality of Support **Deputy** 9.0 9.0485 **Homebase** 8.8 8.8365 Has the product been a good partner in doing business? **Deputy** 9.2 9.2229 **Homebase** 8.9 8.9192 Product Direction (% positive) **Deputy** 9.3 9.3553 **Homebase** 8.8 8.8398 Features Time & Attendance[Hide 69 FeaturesShow 69 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.8 231 8.1 171 Automation Process Automation 8.7(won by 0.9) 193 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.8 64 Logistics Dashboards & Reporting 8.6(won by 0.7) 198 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.9 86 Data Collection 8.6(won by 0.6) 195 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.0 98 Lanuguage Options 8.5(won by 1.1) 188 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.4 50 Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Management Schedule Creation Tools 8.8 201 8.9(won by 0.1) 126 Schedule Management 9.0(won by 0.3) 208 8.7 87 Employee Leave Management 8.8(won by 1.0) 205 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.8 61 User Access 9.1(won by 0.9) 209 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.2 72 User Role Access 9.0(won by 0.4) 204 8.6 84 Employee Information 9.0(won by 0.2) 203 8.8 78 Employee Information Automation 8.7(won by 0.9) 196 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.8 58 Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Timesheet Management Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Time Off Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Monitoring Regulations Enforcement 8.5(won by 0.6) 187 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.9 53 Compliance Monitoring 8.6(won by 0.8) 187 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.8 51 Integration 8.6(won by 0.9) 193 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.7 79 Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Mobile App Not enough data Not enough data Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Sick Leave Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Overtime Calculation Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Time Tracking Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Employee Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data FMLA Administration Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Search/Filter Not enough data Not enough data Attendance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Vacation/Leave Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Biometric Recognition Not enough data Not enough data Clock In/Out Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Project Time Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Audit Trail Not enough data Not enough data Leave Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Location Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Time & Expense Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Lockout Periods Not enough data Not enough data Electronic Signature Not enough data Not enough data Automated Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Geofencing Not enough data Not enough data Labor Forecasting Not enough data Not enough data Employee Portal Not enough data Not enough data Employee Time Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Punch card Not enough data Not enough data Automatic Time Capture Not enough data Not enough data Employee Scheduling[Hide 54 FeaturesShow 54 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.6 186 8.1 131 Platform Basics Reporting 8.5(won by 0.6) 167 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.9 91 Dashboard 9.0(won by 0.5) 172 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.5 104 Performance 8.9(won by 0.6) 172 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.3 102 Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Labor Cost Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Platform Content Automation 8.7(won by 0.8) 166 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.9 88 File Sharing 8.2(won by 0.6) 151 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.6 72 Content Library Feature Not Available 7.3(won by default) 67 Platform Additional Functionality Integrations 8.4(won by 0.9) 161 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.5 78 Mobility 9.0(won by 0.3) 167 8.7 94 Forecasting 8.4(won by 0.9) 155 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.5 75 Task Management 8.5(won by 0.8) 162 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.7 78 Portal Feature Not Available 7.7(won by default) 68 Shift Management Not enough data 9.2(won by default) 6 Payroll Management Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 5 Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Labor Management Not enough data Not enough data Attendance Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Availability Management Not enough data Not enough data Timesheet Management Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Sick Leave Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Online Time Clock Not enough data Not enough data Automated Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Overtime Calculation Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Schedule Distribution Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Location Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Shift Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Labor Cost Calculator Not enough data Not enough data Shift Swapping Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Vacation/Leave Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Biometric Recognition Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Resource Allocation Not enough data Not enough data Workforce Management[Hide 117 FeaturesShow 117 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.6 246 8.5 114 Platform Customization 8.1(won by 0.1) 138 8.0 46 Integration APIs 8.2(won by 1.3) 122 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 6.9 26 Internationalization 8.7(won by 1.3) 57 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.4 25 User, Role, and Access Management 8.8 156 9.3(won by 0.5) 54 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Activity Dashboard 8.7 148 9.2(won by 0.5) 48 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) Mobile Access Not enough data 10.0(won by default) 6 Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Goal Management Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Action Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Benefits Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Feedback Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Recruitment Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Training Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Orientation Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Help Desk Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Description Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Assessment Management Not enough data Not enough data Social Media Integration Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integration Not enough data Not enough data Initiative Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Community Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Referral Management Not enough data Not enough data Candidate Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Advertising Management Not enough data Not enough data Application Management Not enough data Not enough data Email Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Management Not enough data Not enough data Discount Management Not enough data Not enough data Pipeline Management Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Management Not enough data Not enough data Data Storage Management Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Application Management Not enough data Not enough data HR Management Not enough data Not enough data Competency Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Job Description Management Not enough data Not enough data Evaluation Management Not enough data Not enough data User Management Not enough data Not enough data Role-Based Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Workforce Management Platform Features Labor Forecasting 8.4 189 8.5(won by 0.1) 33 Shift Scheduling 9.3 219 9.6(won by 0.3) 76 Time & Attendance Tracking 9.3(won by 0.5) 212 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 8.8 60 Absence & Leave Management 8.8(won by 0.1) 204 8.7 47 Skills Management 8.3(won by 0.3) 177 8.0 24 Succession Planning 7.9(won by 0.5) 167 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.4 24 Workforce Analytics 8.4(won by 0.9) 173 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors) 7.5 24 Self-Service Capabilities 8.8 185 9.1(won by 0.3) 46 Mobile Shift Scheduling 8.9(won by 0.2) 200 8.7 43 Team Communication 8.8 198 9.1(won by 0.3) 54 Budgeting/Forecasting Not enough data Not enough data Automated Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Employee Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Time Off Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Timesheet Management Not enough data Not enough data Recruitment Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Management Not enough data Not enough data Attendance Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Sick Leave Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Vacation/Leave Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Skills Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Variable Workforce Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Shift Swapping Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data Time Off Requests Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Performance Metrics Not enough data Not enough data Employee Onboarding Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Time & Attendance Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Clock In/Out Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Time Tracking[Hide 85 FeaturesShow 85 Features](javascript:void(0);) 8.6 247 Not enough data Additional Functionality Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Estimating Not enough data Not enough data Timer Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Currency Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Updates Not enough data Not enough data Projections Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Fields Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Mobile App Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Billing & Invoicing Not enough data Not enough data Budgeting/Forecasting Not enough data Not enough data Resource Allocation & Planning Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Summary Reports Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Data Not enough data Not enough data Automatic Time Capture Not enough data Not enough data Overtime Calculation Not enough data Not enough data Clock In/Out Not enough data Not enough data Productivity Analysis Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Language Not enough data Not enough data Employee Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data Billable & Non-Billable Hours Not enough data Not enough data Usage Tracking/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data Time Tracking Ease of Completing Timesheets 9.4(won by default) 228 Not enough data Tracking Time to Project/Task 9.0(won by default) 196 Not enough data Billable Time Rate Management 8.8(won by default) 182 Not enough data Reimbursement Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Client Invoicing Electronic Payments 7.9(won by default) 142 Not enough data Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition 7.9(won by default) 136 Not enough data Invoice Creation and Delivery Feature Not Available Not enough data Biometric Recognition Not enough data Not enough data Optical Character Recognition Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Time Tracking Project Time Tracking 9.3(won by default) 191 Not enough data Expense Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Time Tracking by Client Not enough data Not enough data Project Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Billable Items Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Attendance Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Vacation/Leave Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Project Time Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Leave Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Budget Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Online Time Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Offline Time Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Location Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Administration Business Tool Integration 8.5(won by default) 172 Not enough data Workflow 8.8(won by default) 174 Not enough data Automated Reminders 8.8(won by default) 175 Not enough data User, Role, and Access Management 8.9(won by default) 189 Not enough data Policy Compliance Management Feature Not Available Not enough data Timesheet Management Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Management Not enough data Not enough data Employee Management Not enough data Not enough data Invoice Management Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Platform Reporting 8.7(won by default) 183 Not enough data APIs / Integration 8.3(won by default) 150 Not enough data Internationalization 8.6(won by default) 77 Not enough data Performance and Reliability 9.0(won by default) 187 Not enough data Mobile User Support 8.9(won by default) 178 Not enough data Offline 7.8(won by default) 133 Not enough data Accounting Integration Not enough data Not enough data QuickBooks Integration Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Integration Not enough data Not enough data Accounting Integration Not enough data Not enough data Payroll[Hide 90 FeaturesShow 90 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 7.6 75 Employee Self Service Web Portal Not enough data 8.4(won by default) 39 Benefits Manager Not enough data 7.1(won by default) 26 Mobile Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 37 Self Service Portal Not enough data Not enough data Administration Payroll Entry Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 46 Time Off Accrual Not enough data 7.1(won by default) 37 Direct Deposit Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 38 Expense Reimbursement Not enough data 7.3(won by default) 26 Pre-tax Deductions Not enough data 6.6(won by default) 27 Wage Garnishment Not enough data 5.8(won by default) 22 Approvals Not enough data 7.4(won by default) 30 Check/W-2 Printing Not enough data 6.7(won by default) 26 Check/W-2 Delivery Not enough data 6.7(won by default) 25 Split Deposits Not enough data Not enough data Taxes Tax Calculation Not enough data 6.8(won by default) 28 Tax Filing Not enough data 7.4(won by default) 32 Automatic Tax Payment Not enough data 6.9(won by default) 31 Integration API / Integration Not enough data 5.8(won by default) 22 Time Tracking Integration Not enough data 7.6(won by default) 31 Accounting Integration Not enough data 6.2(won by default) 20 Core HR Integration Not enough data 5.9(won by default) 20 API Not enough data Not enough data 401(k) Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Expense Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Vacation/Leave Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data Third-Party Integration Not enough data Not enough data Platform Payroll Reporting Not enough data 7.8(won by default) 29 User, Role, and Access Management Not enough data 8.2(won by default) 30 Performance and Reliability Not enough data 8.1(won by default) 38 Scalability Not enough data 8.0(won by default) 28 Calendar Management Not enough data 10.0(won by default) 8 Employee Management Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 5 Payroll Reporting Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Compensation Management Not enough data Not enough data Timesheet Management Not enough data Not enough data Performance Management Not enough data Not enough data Benefits Management Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Management Not enough data Not enough data Compliance Management Not enough data Not enough data Cash Flow Management Not enough data Not enough data Team Management Not enough data Not enough data Policy Management Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data Attendance Management Not enough data Not enough data Deduction Management Not enough data Not enough data Reimbursement Management Not enough data Not enough data Audit Management Not enough data Not enough data Receipt Management Not enough data Not enough data Time Off Management Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Expense Management Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Time Tracking Not enough data 10.0(won by default) 9 Time & Attendance Not enough data 10.0(won by default) 6 Reminders Not enough data Not enough data Employee Profiles Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data W-2 Preparation Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Country Not enough data Not enough data Employee Database Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Employee Self Service Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data Data Import/Export Not enough data Not enough data Multi-State Not enough data Not enough data Approval Process Control Not enough data Not enough data Tax Compliance Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Reports Not enough data Not enough data Web-based Deployment Not enough data Not enough data Payroll Outsourcing Not enough data Not enough data Expense Claims Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Currency Not enough data Not enough data Corporate/Business Not enough data Not enough data Chatbot Not enough data Not enough data 1099 Preparation Not enough data Not enough data Auto Update Not enough data Not enough data AI/Machine Learning Not enough data Not enough data Employee Onboarding Not enough data Not enough data Batch Processing Not enough data Not enough data Accounting Not enough data Not enough data For Accountants Not enough data Not enough data For CPA Firms Not enough data Not enough data Multi-Location Not enough data Not enough data Reporting/Analytics Not enough data Not enough data For Small Businesses Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Automation Not enough data Not enough data Restaurant Scheduling[Hide 14 FeaturesShow 14 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data 8.5 30 Platform Basics Interoperability Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 23 Performance Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 26 Reporting Not enough data 8.3(won by default) 26 Platform Data Activity Dashboard Not enough data 8.8(won by default) 27 Alerts and Notifications Not enough data 8.6(won by default) 25 Platform Additional Functionality Cloud Not enough data 7.5(won by default) 23 Mobility Not enough data 9.3(won by default) 26 Messaging Not enough data 9.0(won by default) 27 Agentic AI - Restaurant Scheduling Autonomous Task Execution Not enough data Not enough data Multi-step Planning Not enough data Not enough data Cross-system Integration Not enough data Not enough data Adaptive Learning Not enough data Not enough data Proactive Assistance Not enough data Not enough data Decision Making Not enough data Not enough data Show 3 feature categories with incomplete data Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Additional Functionality Third-Party Integrations Not enough data Not enough data To-Do List Not enough data Not enough data @mentions Not enough data Not enough data Single Sign On Not enough data Not enough data File Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Dashboard Not enough data Not enough data Drag & Drop Not enough data Not enough data Alerts/Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Prioritization Not enough data Not enough data Access Controls/Permissions Not enough data Not enough data Screen Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Content Management Not enough data Not enough data Brainstorming Not enough data Not enough data AI Copilot Not enough data Not enough data File Transfer Not enough data Not enough data Calendar Management Not enough data Not enough data Status Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Real-Time Notifications Not enough data Not enough data Version Control Not enough data Not enough data Task Management Not enough data Not enough data Activity Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Real Time Editing Not enough data Not enough data Communication Management Not enough data Not enough data Chat/Messaging Not enough data Not enough data Tagging Not enough data Not enough data Generative AI Not enough data Not enough data Assignment Management Not enough data Not enough data Task Scheduling Not enough data Not enough data Project Management Not enough data Not enough data Collaboration Tools Not enough data Not enough data Workflow Management Not enough data Not enough data Secure Data Storage Not enough data Not enough data File Sharing Not enough data Not enough data Document Storage Not enough data Not enough data Task Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Discussions/Forums Not enough data Not enough data Commenting/Notes Not enough data Not enough data Reporting & Statistics Not enough data Not enough data Contact Management Not enough data Not enough data Video Conferencing Not enough data Not enough data Progress Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Access Not enough data Not enough data API Not enough data Not enough data Document Management Not enough data Not enough data Customizable Branding Not enough data Not enough data Core HR[Hide 120 FeaturesShow 120 Features](javascript:void(0);) Not enough data Not enough data Core HR Organization Management Not enough data Not enough data Time, Attendance, and PTO Not enough data Not enough data Expense Management Not enough data Not enough data Salary Structures Not enough 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enough data Not enough data Employee Photos Not enough data Not enough data Mobile Alerts Not enough data Not enough data Engagement Tracking Not enough data Not enough data Blogs Not enough data Not enough data User Insights Reviewers' Company Size [![Deputy](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/584e774b1014d147cde2d0f2407bfe1e/deputy.svg "Deputy")](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/reviews) Deputy Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 57.1% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 35.3% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 7.6% [![Homebase](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a1f9076d24414b94510c082c4147fa2f/homebase.svg "Homebase")](https://www.g2.com/products/homebase/reviews) Homebase Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.) 84.2% Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.) 14.8% Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.) 1.0% Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 57.1% 84.2% Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) 35.3% 14.8% Enterprise (\> 1000 emp.) 7.6% 1.0% Reviewers' Industry [![Deputy](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/584e774b1014d147cde2d0f2407bfe1e/deputy.svg "Deputy")](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/reviews) Deputy Hospitality 15.0% Retail 11.8% Hospital & Health Care 8.4% Food & Beverages 7.2% Health, Wellness and Fitness 4.5% Other 53.0% [![Homebase](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a1f9076d24414b94510c082c4147fa2f/homebase.svg "Homebase")](https://www.g2.com/products/homebase/reviews) Homebase Restaurants 12.3% Food & Beverages 11.7% Retail 11.2% Hospitality 7.8% Entertainment 4.3% Other 52.7% FAQs ## Deputy vs Homebase FAQs Generated using AI Last updated: August 14, 2026 ### What is the difference between Deputy vs Homebase? Deputy and Homebase are both highly rated Workforce Management platforms for small businesses, but Deputy's top strength is its ease of use, while Homebase is praised for its simple scheduling and team management. | [Deputy](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/reviews) | [Homebase](https://www.g2.com/products/homebase/reviews) | | --- | --- | | 4.6/5 (666 reviews) | 4.6/5 (565 reviews) | | Small-Business | Small-Business | | 9.2 | 9.2 | | 9.0 | 8.9 | | Ease of Use (241 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (88 all-time mentions) | ### How do the pricing models of Deputy and Homebase compare? Deputy and Homebase are rated at parity for value, with both scoring 9.2 on Ease of Use and 9.2 on Ease of Setup, and Homebase receiving positive sentiment for competitive pricing. - **Deputy:** Reviewers note that Deputy's pricing can feel high as team size grows, but the functionality is seen as justifying the cost. - **Homebase:** Many reviewers highlight Homebase as very cost-effective and one of the most competitively priced options for small businesses. - **Switching reasons:** Several reviewers mention switching to Homebase for its fair pricing and comprehensive feature set for small teams. ### What are the best alternatives to Deputy and Homebase? The top three alternatives to Deputy and Homebase are Connecteam, When I Work, and —. | Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Deputy](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/reviews) | 4.6/5 (666) | Small-Business | Pricing can feel high as team size grows | Ease of Use (241 all-time mentions) | | [Homebase](https://www.g2.com/products/homebase/reviews) | 4.6/5 (565) | Small-Business | Very cost-effective, competitive pricing | Ease of Use (88 all-time mentions) | | [Connecteam](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews) | 4.6/5 (3505) | Small-Business | — | — | | [When I Work](https://www.g2.com/products/when-i-work/reviews) | 4.4/5 (400) | Small-Business | — | — | ### Which Workforce Management features should I prioritize when comparing Deputy and Homebase? Scheduling, time tracking, integrations, and team communication are the top Workforce Management features to prioritize when comparing Deputy and Homebase. - **Scheduling:** Deputy (148 all-time mentions), Homebase (76 all-time mentions) - **Time Tracking:** Deputy (86 all-time mentions), Homebase (28 all-time mentions) - **Integrations:** Deputy integrates with Gusto (6 all-time mentions); Homebase integrates with Clover (6 all-time mentions) and Toast (5 all-time mentions) - **Team Communication:** Homebase reviewers frequently highlight built-in messaging and team chat as a key benefit ### What are the pros and cons of Deputy vs Homebase? Deputy's headline strength is its ease of use, while Homebase stands out for simple scheduling and team communication. - **Deputy strengths:** Ease of Use (241 all-time mentions), Scheduling (148), Intuitive interface (129), Time-saving (100), Mobile App (61) - **Deputy trade-offs:** Pricing can feel high as team size grows; some reviewers mention occasional app slowness and complexity for new users - **Homebase strengths:** Ease of Use (88 all-time mentions), Scheduling (76), Simple setup (38), Team communication features, Cost-effectiveness - **Homebase trade-offs:** Shift management and payroll issues (12 and 11 all-time mentions), occasional slow loading and update issues, some advanced features require paid plans ### Is Deputy or Homebase better for small businesses? Homebase is the better fit for small businesses, with strong reviewer sentiment for ease of use, competitive pricing, and features tailored to small teams. - **Deputy:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers praise its intuitive interface and robust scheduling, but note higher pricing as team size increases. - **Homebase:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently highlight ease of use, simple setup, and cost-effectiveness for small teams. ### Which Workforce Management platform has better integrations? Homebase is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing multiple third-party connections and positive experiences. - **Deputy:** Integrates with Gusto (6 all-time mentions), with reviewers noting payroll integration as a benefit. - **Homebase:** Integrates with Clover (6 all-time mentions) and Toast (5 all-time mentions), with reviewers highlighting these integrations for payroll and POS connectivity. ### How do Deputy and Homebase compare on customer support? Deputy and Homebase are rated at near-parity for Quality of Support, with Deputy at 9.0 and Homebase at 8.9, a difference below the materiality threshold. - **Deputy:** Reviewers frequently describe support as helpful and responsive, with several citing positive experiences resolving issues quickly. - **Homebase:** Many reviewers praise Homebase's support staff for being helpful and resolving issues efficiently, though a few mention delayed support or difficulty reaching support for billing questions. ### Which is easier to implement, Deputy or Homebase? Deputy and Homebase are rated equally for Ease of Setup, both scoring 9.2, indicating no material difference in implementation difficulty. - **Deputy:** Reviewers consistently describe Deputy as easy to set up, with many noting a straightforward onboarding process and minimal training required. - **Homebase:** Reviewers highlight Homebase's simple and intuitive setup, often rating it as very easy and quick to implement for teams of all sizes. ### Which product has better Workflow? Deputy is favored for Workflow, with more reviewers citing workflow-related strengths and higher all-time mention counts. - **Deputy:** Workflow strengths are reflected in 73 all-time mentions for features, 100 for time-saving, and 51 for efficiency, with reviewers highlighting automation and streamlined scheduling. - **Homebase:** Workflow is supported by 30 all-time mentions for shift management and 28 for tracking ease, with reviewers noting the benefit of having scheduling, time tracking, and communication in one platform. 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