# Deputy, TriNet vs Homebase Comparison

| | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 665 | 1,552 | 512 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (57.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (51.2% of reviews) | Small-Business (83.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $5.00 1 User Per Month | No pricing available | Free 1 Location | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Deputy

Pros:
- Ease of Use (241 reviews)
- Scheduling (148 reviews)

Cons:
- Scheduling Issues (48 reviews)
- Shift Management (41 reviews)

### TriNet

Pros:
- Customer Support (118 reviews)
- Helpful (117 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Customer Support (61 reviews)
- High Fees (31 reviews)

### Homebase

Pros:
- Ease of Use (88 reviews)
- Scheduling (76 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Customization (19 reviews)
- Scheduling Issues (19 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (550 reviews) | 8.6 (1099 reviews) | 9.0 (360 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.2 (560 reviews) | 8.5 (1119 reviews) | 9.1 (364 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.2 (466 reviews) | 8.4 (807 reviews) | 9.2 (300 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (231 reviews) | 8.2 (466 reviews) | 8.9 (149 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (485 reviews) | 8.3 (986 reviews) | 8.8 (298 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (229 reviews) | 8.2 (465 reviews) | 8.7 (146 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.3 (553 reviews) | 7.5 (1016 reviews) | 8.8 (338 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Deputy

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Lite

Price: $5.00 1 User Per Month

Description: Everything you need to get started with scheduling and time tracking

Key Features:
- Basic Scheduling
- Basic Timesheets
- Basic Time Clocking

[Browse all 6 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### TriNet

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Homebase

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Basic

Price: Free 1 Location

Description: Get started with Homebase and set up a new team.

Key Features:
- Up to 20 employees
- Basic scheduling
- Basic time tracking

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/homebase/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Core HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **TriNet** | 7.7/10 | 796 |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core HR

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | Not enough data | 8.0 (276 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | Not enough data | 8.2 (462 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Management** | Not enough data | 6.6 (185 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Salary Structures** | Not enough data | 7.7 (235 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.5 (309 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Administration** | Not enough data | 8.8 (544 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.3 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.1 (138 reviews) | 6.7 (247 reviews) | 8.0 (37 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.2 (122 reviews) | 6.7 (191 reviews) | 6.4 (23 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.7 (57 reviews) | 6.6 (159 reviews) | 7.2 (23 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.8 (156 reviews) | 8.0 (320 reviews) | 9.0 (41 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.1 (158 reviews) | 8.2 (396 reviews) | 8.9 (42 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (147 reviews) | 7.9 (269 reviews) | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (146 reviews) | 7.7 (317 reviews) | 8.1 (34 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.7 (148 reviews) | 8.2 (330 reviews) | 9.0 (39 reviews) | 

### Expense Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **TriNet** | 7.8/10 | 267 |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |

#### Expense Reports

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Creating Expense Reports** | Not enough data | 8.2 (133 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Bank / Credit Card Integration** | Not enough data | 7.4 (91 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Smart Categorization** | Not enough data | 7.3 (90 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Digital Receipt Management** | Not enough data | 8.1 (113 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Reimbursement** | Not enough data | 8.6 (117 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Currency Conversions** | Not enough data | 8.1 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Credit Card Integration** | Not enough data | 6.6 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Expense Management

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Travel Management

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Booking** | Not enough data | 7.9 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Itinerary Management** | Not enough data | 7.7 (38 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Trip Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.0 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Integrations** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Client Invoicing

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Creation and Delivery** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | 7.9 (142 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition** | 7.9 (136 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI - Expense Management

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Mobile

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Receipt Capture** | Not enough data | 8.4 (100 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mileage Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.1 (80 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Travel Itinerary and Flight Status Updates** | Not enough data | 7.7 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Embedded AI / Machine Learning** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Complex Approval Workflow** | Not enough data | 6.9 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **PCI Regulation Compliant** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Business Tool Integration** | 8.5 (172 reviews) | 7.4 (113 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow** | 8.8 (174 reviews) | 7.5 (116 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Reminders** | 8.8 (175 reviews) | 7.8 (111 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Compliance Management** | Feature Not Available | 7.8 (116 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.9 (189 reviews) | 8.1 (132 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (183 reviews) | 7.5 (140 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **APIs / Integration** | 8.3 (150 reviews) | 6.5 (95 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.6 (77 reviews) | 7.1 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.0 (187 reviews) | 8.0 (140 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile User Support** | 8.9 (178 reviews) | 8.0 (121 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Offline** | 7.8 (133 reviews) | 6.5 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **TriNet** | 8.2/10 | 494 |
| **Homebase** | 7.0/10 | 53 |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | Not enough data | 8.7 (440 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.2 (35 reviews) | 
| **Benefits Manager** | Not enough data | 8.3 (415 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.9 (24 reviews) | 
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | 8.3 (327 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (33 reviews) | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | Not enough data | 8.7 (398 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (39 reviews) | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | Not enough data | 8.0 (352 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.0 (34 reviews) | 
| **Direct Deposit** | Not enough data | 9.3 (431 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (34 reviews) | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | Not enough data | 7.6 (242 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.2 (25 reviews) | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | Not enough data | 8.8 (375 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.2 (24 reviews) | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | Not enough data | 8.1 (225 reviews) ✓ Verified | 5.8 (22 reviews) | 
| **Approvals** | Not enough data | 8.5 (305 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.0 (26 reviews) | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (320 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.5 (25 reviews) | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | Not enough data | 8.7 (334 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.5 (24 reviews) | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | Not enough data | 8.7 (364 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.6 (24 reviews) | 
| **Tax Filing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (333 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.2 (29 reviews) | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | Not enough data | 8.7 (322 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.7 (28 reviews) | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | Not enough data | 7.1 (194 reviews) ✓ Verified | 5.7 (20 reviews) | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | Not enough data | 7.3 (195 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.5 (29 reviews) | 
| **Accounting Integration** | Not enough data | 7.3 (186 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.0 (19 reviews) | 
| **Core HR Integration** | Not enough data | 7.7 (221 reviews) ✓ Verified | 5.9 (20 reviews) | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | Not enough data | 7.9 (388 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.4 (24 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (384 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (26 reviews) | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | 8.5 (384 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (29 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.4 (364 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (25 reviews) | 

### Benefits Administration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **TriNet** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.1 (138 reviews) | 6.7 (247 reviews) | 8.0 (37 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.2 (122 reviews) | 6.7 (191 reviews) | 6.4 (23 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.7 (57 reviews) | 6.6 (159 reviews) | 7.2 (23 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.8 (156 reviews) | 8.0 (320 reviews) | 9.0 (41 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.1 (158 reviews) | 8.2 (396 reviews) | 8.9 (42 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (147 reviews) | 7.9 (269 reviews) | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (146 reviews) | 7.7 (317 reviews) | 8.1 (34 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.7 (148 reviews) | 8.2 (330 reviews) | 9.0 (39 reviews) | 

### PEO Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **TriNet** | 7.8/10 | 198 |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Support** | Not enough data | 8.2 (164 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Safety Program** | Not enough data | 7.4 (106 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Certified Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.8 (122 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tools** | Not enough data | 8.0 (169 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Management** | Not enough data | 7.7 (152 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access** | Not enough data | 8.3 (174 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Support

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scale** | Not enough data | 7.8 (156 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Specialist Guidance** | Not enough data | 7.7 (161 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Consulting** | Not enough data | 7.5 (147 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Invoicing** | Not enough data | 7.9 (149 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Implementation** | Not enough data | 7.7 (148 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Support** | Not enough data | 7.8 (188 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Assistance** | Not enough data | 7.9 (177 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Time & Attendance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | 8.8/10 | 231 |
| **TriNet** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | 8.0/10 | 151 |

#### Automation

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | 8.7 (193 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (58 reviews) | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | 8.6 (198 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (80 reviews) | 
| **Data Collection** | 8.6 (195 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (88 reviews) | 
| **Lanuguage Options** | 8.5 (188 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (50 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Schedule Creation Tools** | 8.8 (201 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (112 reviews) | 
| **Schedule Management** | 9.0 (208 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (80 reviews) | 
| **Employee Leave Management** | 8.8 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (59 reviews) | 
| **User Access** | 9.1 (209 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (65 reviews) | 
| **User Role Access** | 9.0 (204 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (73 reviews) | 
| **Employee Information** | 9.0 (203 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (73 reviews) | 
| **Employee Information Automation** | 8.7 (196 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (58 reviews) | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulations Enforcement** | 8.5 (187 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (52 reviews) | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 8.6 (187 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (50 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | 8.6 (193 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (75 reviews) | 

### Business Instant Messaging

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **TriNet** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |

#### Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Business Instant Messaging 

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Audio Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Web Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Powered Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Smart Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Powered Language Translation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Content Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Business Instant Messaging

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Restaurant Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **TriNet** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | 8.4/10 | 25 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (21 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (22 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (22 reviews) | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (22 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.4 (22 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 
| **Messaging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Restaurant Scheduling

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Employee Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | 8.6/10 | 186 |
| **TriNet** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | 7.8/10 | 113 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.5 (167 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (88 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | 9.0 (172 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (96 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 8.9 (172 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (96 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | 8.7 (166 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.8 (83 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | 8.2 (151 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (69 reviews) | 
| **Content Library** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 7.3 (66 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 8.4 (161 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.4 (72 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (167 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (88 reviews) | 
| **Forecasting** | 8.4 (155 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (75 reviews) | 
| **Task Management** | 8.5 (162 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (75 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 7.7 (68 reviews) | 

### Performance Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **TriNet** | 7.6/10 | 40 |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance reviews

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **360 Reviews** | Not enough data | 8.0 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | 8.0 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Review Status Tracking** | Not enough data | 7.6 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Goals

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Goal-Setting** | Not enough data | 7.6 (30 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Company Goals And OKRs** | Not enough data | 7.0 (28 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Feedback

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Feedback** | Not enough data | 7.8 (31 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Requesting Feedback** | Not enough data | 7.4 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **1-On-1 Meetings** | Not enough data | 7.4 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Public Praise** | Not enough data | 7.1 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Data

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards And Reports** | Not enough data | 7.8 (34 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Historical Data** | Not enough data | 7.6 (33 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Performance Management

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **TriNet** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Accounting & Finance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **TriNet** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Global Employment Platforms (GEP)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | N/A | N/A |
| **TriNet** | 6.4/10 | 6 |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |

#### Intermediate GEP features

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **International Hiring Support** | Not enough data | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Pre-built Integrations** | Not enough data | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Other GEP Features

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Compliance Managenent** | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics ** | Not enough data | 6.4 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Hiring Support** | Not enough data | 5.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Time Tracking

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | 8.6/10 | 247 |
| **TriNet** | 7.7/10 | 206 |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |

#### Time Tracking

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Ease of Completing Timesheets** | 9.4 (228 reviews) | 8.0 (132 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tracking Time to Project/Task** | 9.0 (196 reviews) | 7.5 (101 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Billable Time Rate Management** | 8.8 (182 reviews) | 7.3 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Client Invoicing

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Invoice Creation and Delivery** | Feature Not Available | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Electronic Payments** | 7.9 (142 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Project Accounting / Revenue Recognition** | 7.9 (136 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

#### Mobile Time Tracking

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time Tracking** | 9.3 (191 reviews) | 7.9 (120 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Business Tool Integration** | 8.5 (172 reviews) | 7.4 (113 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow** | 8.8 (174 reviews) | 7.5 (116 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Reminders** | 8.8 (175 reviews) | 7.8 (111 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Policy Compliance Management** | Feature Not Available | 7.8 (116 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.9 (189 reviews) | 8.1 (132 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (183 reviews) | 7.5 (140 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **APIs / Integration** | 8.3 (150 reviews) | 6.5 (95 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.6 (77 reviews) | 7.1 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.0 (187 reviews) | 8.0 (140 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile User Support** | 8.9 (178 reviews) | 8.0 (121 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Offline** | 7.8 (133 reviews) | 6.5 (83 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Workforce Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Deputy** | 8.7/10 | 246 |
| **TriNet** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | 8.3/10 | 99 |

#### Platform

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.1 (138 reviews) | 6.7 (247 reviews) | 8.0 (37 reviews) | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.2 (122 reviews) | 6.7 (191 reviews) | 6.4 (23 reviews) | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.7 (57 reviews) | 6.6 (159 reviews) | 7.2 (23 reviews) | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.8 (156 reviews) | 8.0 (320 reviews) | 9.0 (41 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | 9.1 (158 reviews) | 8.2 (396 reviews) | 8.9 (42 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 9.0 (147 reviews) | 7.9 (269 reviews) | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (146 reviews) | 7.7 (317 reviews) | 8.1 (34 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | 8.7 (148 reviews) | 8.2 (330 reviews) | 9.0 (39 reviews) | 

#### Workforce Management Platform Features

| Feature | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Labor Forecasting** | 8.4 (189 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (30 reviews) | 
| **Shift Scheduling** | 9.3 (219 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.6 (66 reviews) | 
| **Time & Attendance Tracking** | 9.3 (212 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (53 reviews) | 
| **Absence & Leave Management** | 8.8 (204 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (43 reviews) | 
| **Skills Management** | 8.3 (177 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (23 reviews) | 
| **Succession Planning** | 7.9 (167 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.2 (23 reviews) | 
| **Workforce Analytics** | 8.4 (173 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.5 (24 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service Capabilities** | 8.8 (185 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (42 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Shift Scheduling** | 8.9 (200 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (37 reviews) | 
| **Team Communication** | 8.8 (198 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (47 reviews) | 

---
## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Payroll Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/payroll)

**Unique to Deputy (6):** [Business Instant Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/business-instant-messaging), [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-scheduling-software), [Workforce Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance), [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software)

**Unique to TriNet (7):** [PEO Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/peo-providers), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software), [Global Employment Platforms (GEP)](https://www.g2.com/categories/global-employment-platforms-gep), [Performance Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management), [Expense Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/expense-management), [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration)

**Unique to Homebase (4):** [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-scheduling-software), [Workforce Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/workforce-management), [Restaurant Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/restaurant-scheduling), [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Deputy | TriNet | Homebase | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 57.1% | 51.2% | 83.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 35.4% | 47.5% | 15.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 7.6% | 1.4% | 1.3% | 

### By Industry

#### Deputy

- **Hospitality:** 15.0%
- **Retail:** 11.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 8.4%
- **Food & Beverages:** 7.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.5%
- **Medical Practice:** 3.0%
- **Restaurants:** 2.7%
- **Veterinary:** 2.5%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.5%
- **Construction:** 1.9%
- **Other:** 40.4%

#### TriNet

- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.3%
- **Computer Software:** 9.2%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 7.0%
- **Financial Services:** 5.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.5%
- **Biotechnology:** 2.8%
- **Internet:** 2.5%
- **Real Estate:** 2.4%
- **Accounting:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 51.1%

#### Homebase

- **Restaurants:** 13.3%
- **Food & Beverages:** 11.5%
- **Retail:** 10.9%
- **Hospitality:** 8.8%
- **Entertainment:** 4.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.5%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.9%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 2.9%
- **Education Management:** 2.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.7%
- **Other:** 36.5%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Deputy

- [Connecteam](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3505 reviews)
- [When I Work](https://www.g2.com/products/when-i-work/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (381 reviews)
- [Dayforce](https://www.g2.com/products/dayforce/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (957 reviews)
- [Humanity Schedule by TCP](https://www.g2.com/products/humanity-schedule-by-tcp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1073 reviews)
- [Tanda](https://www.g2.com/products/tanda/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (58 reviews)
- [UKG Ready](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-ready/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2612 reviews)
- [Planday](https://www.g2.com/products/planday/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (88 reviews)
- [Quinyx](https://www.g2.com/products/quinyx/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (521 reviews)
- [QuickBooks Time](https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-time/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1448 reviews)
- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12823 reviews)

### Alternatives to TriNet

- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1699 reviews)
- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12823 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5354 reviews)
- [Justworks](https://www.g2.com/products/justworks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1126 reviews)
- [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6442 reviews)
- [UKG Pro](https://www.g2.com/products/ukg-pro/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (2194 reviews)
- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1637 reviews)
- [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (10682 reviews)
- [BambooHR](https://www.g2.com/products/bamboohr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5415 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4224 reviews)

### Alternatives to Homebase

- [Connecteam](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3505 reviews)
- [When I Work](https://www.g2.com/products/when-i-work/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (381 reviews)
- [7shifts](https://www.g2.com/products/7shifts/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (125 reviews)
- [Gusto](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (10682 reviews)
- [Sling](https://www.g2.com/products/sling/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (88 reviews)
- [HotSchedules](https://www.g2.com/products/hotschedules/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (105 reviews)
- [Humanity Schedule by TCP](https://www.g2.com/products/humanity-schedule-by-tcp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1073 reviews)
- [RUN Powered by ADP](https://www.g2.com/products/run-powered-by-adp/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (5655 reviews)
- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12823 reviews)
- [BambooHR](https://www.g2.com/products/bamboohr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5415 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Deputy

- Title: [Can Deputy track your location?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-deputy-track-your-location) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes"
- Title: [What is Deputy used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-deputy-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Deputy’s workforce management platform includes best-in-class employee scheduling, streamlined hiring and onboarding, time and attendance tracking, team..."

### TriNet

- Title: [Process of finalizing a payroll.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/process-of-finalizing-a-payroll) — 4 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Once you have completed the payroll entry sheet you can view the final payroll before it is processed.  Your rep can also help with this.  Easy process."
- Title: [What customer support does TriNet have to offer?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-customer-support-does-trinet-have-to-offer) — 3 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "TriNet's network of human capital experts and specials guide and protect it's customers by matching the needs of a company's workforce to specific TriNet..."
- Title: [Why is working with a Professional Employer Organization beneficial?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-is-working-with-a-professional-employer-organization-beneficial) — 3 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Professional Employer Organizations allow their customers to outsource HR, employee benefits, payroll and other HR services to industry recognized experts...."
- Title: [What is TriNet used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-trinet-used-for) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "TriNet is a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) that provides small and medium-sized businesses with outsourced HR services like payroll, benefits,..."
- Title: [What is TriNet passport?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-trinet-passport) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It is actually called, TriNet HR Passport.  It is TriNte's HR Management Portal and it allows employer's to do things such as: hire and terminate employees..."

### Homebase

- Title: [Is Homebase really free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-homebase-really-free) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."
- Title: [Is Homebase legit?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-homebase-legit) — 2 comments *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. Homebase makes managing hourly work easier for over 100,000 local businesses. With free employee scheduling, time tracking, team communication, and..."
- Title: [How does Homebase app work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-homebase-app-work) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Homebase makes managing hourly work easier for over 100,000 local businesses. With free employee scheduling, time tracking, team communication, and hiring,..."
- Title: [What is homebase software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-homebase-software) — 1 comment *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Homebase makes managing hourly work easier for over 100,000 local businesses. With free employee scheduling, time tracking, team communication, and hiring,..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/deputy-vs-trinet-vs-homebase)