# Gusto, Homebase vs 7shifts Comparison

| | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 10,340 | 480 | 125 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (84.0% of reviews) | Small-Business (83.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (56.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $49.00 Per Month | Free 1 Location | Free Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Gusto

Pros:
- Ease of Use (5184 reviews)
- Payroll Ease (2721 reviews)

Cons:
- Missing Features (619 reviews)
- Poor Customer Support (548 reviews)

### Homebase

Pros:
- Ease of Use (85 reviews)
- Scheduling (77 reviews)

Cons:
- Scheduling Issues (19 reviews)
- Limited Customization (16 reviews)

### 7shifts

Pros:
- Scheduling Ease (11 reviews)
- Ease of Use (10 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Features (5 reviews)
- Expensive (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.4 (7397 reviews) | 9.0 (338 reviews) | 9.1 (101 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.5 (7629 reviews) | 9.1 (342 reviews) | 9.2 (103 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.3 (6207 reviews) | 9.2 (280 reviews) | 9.1 (72 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (2376 reviews) | 8.9 (149 reviews) | 9.2 (69 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (6148 reviews) | 8.9 (280 reviews) | 9.2 (90 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.1 (2373 reviews) | 8.7 (145 reviews) | 9.3 (66 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (7388 reviews) | 8.8 (319 reviews) | 8.6 (95 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Gusto

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Simple Plan

Price: Starting at $49.00 Per Month

Description: For small businesses or s-corps needing basic payroll.

Key Features:
- Full-service single-state payroll including W-2s and 1099s
- Basic support
-  Employee profiles and self-service

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/gusto/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### 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

### 7shifts

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Comp

Price: Free Per Month

Description: Get started with basic scheduling for single locations with up to 15 employees. 

Key Features:
- Basic scheduling
- One-way announcements
- Availability and time off requests

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/7shifts/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Core HR

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 2791 |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |
| **7shifts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Core HR

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Organization Management** | 8.8 (913 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Time, Attendance, and PTO** | 9.0 (957 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Management** | 8.1 (802 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Salary Structures** | 8.6 (851 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 8.8 (880 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Administration** | 8.8 (888 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.2 (473 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.2 (2269 reviews) | 7.9 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.0 (2063 reviews) | 6.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | 7.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.9 (2312 reviews) | 9.0 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.2 (2349 reviews) | 8.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 8.9 (2243 reviews) | 9.1 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (2296 reviews) | 7.9 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.1 (2289 reviews) | 8.9 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Payroll

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 9.1/10 | 6660 |
| **Homebase** | 7.0/10 | 43 |
| **7shifts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Employee Self Service

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Web Portal** | 9.5 (5453 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.1 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Manager** | 8.9 (4813 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.9 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile** | 9.0 (4861 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Payroll Entry** | 9.4 (5281 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.4 (34 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Time Off Accrual** | 9.1 (4783 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.0 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Direct Deposit** | 9.6 (5215 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.0 (32 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Expense Reimbursement** | 8.9 (4491 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Pre-tax Deductions** | 9.2 (4708 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.0 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Wage Garnishment** | 8.8 (4172 reviews) ✓ Verified | 5.8 (22 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Approvals** | 9.1 (4388 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.0 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Check/W-2 Printing** | 9.2 (4569 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Check/W-2 Delivery** | 9.2 (4558 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.5 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Taxes

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tax Calculation** | 9.3 (5042 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.6 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Tax Filing** | 9.2 (4863 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.1 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automatic Tax Payment** | Feature Not Available | 6.6 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API / Integration** | 8.6 (4198 reviews) ✓ Verified | 5.7 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Time Tracking Integration** | 8.8 (4145 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.5 (29 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Accounting Integration** | 8.8 (4200 reviews) ✓ Verified | 6.0 (19 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Core HR Integration** | 8.6 (3906 reviews) ✓ Verified | 5.9 (20 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting and Dashboards** | 9.0 (4681 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.4 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 9.2 (4615 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.9 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | 9.3 (5143 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.7 (27 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | 9.2 (4523 reviews) ✓ Verified | 7.6 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Benefits Administration

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 8.7/10 | 2793 |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |
| **7shifts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | 9.0 (1364 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | 8.9 (1316 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 8.4 (1222 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | 9.0 (1341 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | 9.1 (1310 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.3 (1356 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 9.0 (1278 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | 8.8 (1255 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Benefits Administration Platform Features

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Benefits Record Management** | 9.0 (1364 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Enrollment Planning** | 8.9 (1316 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Third-Party Carrier Integration** | 8.4 (1222 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | 9.0 (1341 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Total Compensation Statements** | 9.1 (1310 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.3 (1356 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Regulatory Compliance** | 9.0 (1278 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Benefits Dashboards** | 9.1 (932 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Benefits Access** | 8.8 (1255 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integrations / APIs** | 8.5 (1061 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | 8.3 (977 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 8.9 (1043 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 7.2 (840 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.2 (837 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Image-to-Text** | 7.1 (832 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.2 (2269 reviews) | 7.9 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.0 (2063 reviews) | 6.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | 7.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.9 (2312 reviews) | 9.0 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.2 (2349 reviews) | 8.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 8.9 (2243 reviews) | 9.1 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (2296 reviews) | 7.9 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.1 (2289 reviews) | 8.9 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Time & Attendance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 9.3/10 | 93 |
| **Homebase** | 8.0/10 | 144 |
| **7shifts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Automation

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Process Automation** | 9.1 (28 reviews) | 7.5 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Logistics

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards & Reporting** | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 7.8 (79 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Collection** | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 7.8 (85 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Lanuguage Options** | Not enough data | 7.4 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Schedule Creation Tools** | 7.4 (13 reviews) | 8.8 (110 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Schedule Management** | 9.1 (27 reviews) | 8.5 (78 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Leave Management** | 10.0 (9 reviews) | 7.8 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Access** | 9.3 (10 reviews) | 8.0 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Role Access** | 9.3 (12 reviews) | 8.3 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Information** | 10.0 (22 reviews) | 8.7 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Information Automation** | Not enough data | 7.8 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Monitoring

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Regulations Enforcement** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 7.9 (52 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Monitoring** | 10.0 (7 reviews) | 7.7 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | 10.0 (9 reviews) | 7.6 (74 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Restaurant Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | 8.4/10 | 25 |
| **7shifts** | 8.9/10 | 39 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | 8.5 (21 reviews) | 8.5 (35 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.0 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (37 reviews) | 
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.0 (22 reviews) | 8.5 (34 reviews) | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.6 (23 reviews) | 9.0 (37 reviews) | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.4 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (39 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud** | Not enough data | 7.4 (22 reviews) | 9.1 (27 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 9.2 (22 reviews) | 9.2 (37 reviews) | 
| **Messaging** | Not enough data | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 9.5 (37 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Restaurant Scheduling

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Restaurant Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |
| **7shifts** | 6.1/10 | 7 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (7 reviews) | 

#### Back Office

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Employee Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 
| **Inventory Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 3.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Front of Office

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **POS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 4.5 (7 reviews) | 
| **Table Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 3.9 (6 reviews) | 
| **Kitchen Ticketing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 3.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Reservations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 3.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (7 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Restaurant Management

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **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 | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 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 | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 5.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Speech** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 203 |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |
| **7shifts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | 8.5 (186 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.2 (195 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | 8.9 (186 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Performance

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.8 (193 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Application Monitoring** | 8.5 (179 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Functionality

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | 9.1 (189 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Requalification** | 8.5 (182 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 8.8 (180 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Onboarding** | 8.9 (184 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pre-qualifiation** | 8.4 (176 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onsite Monitoring** | 8.1 (173 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | 7.3 (159 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Employee Scheduling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | 7.8/10 | 107 |
| **7shifts** | 8.0/10 | 46 |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | 7.8 (86 reviews) | 7.9 (43 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | Not enough data | 8.4 (93 reviews) | 8.5 (45 reviews) | 
| **Performance** | Not enough data | 8.4 (94 reviews) | 8.6 (42 reviews) | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automation** | Not enough data | 7.8 (83 reviews) | 8.2 (43 reviews) | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | 7.5 (69 reviews) | 7.2 (35 reviews) | 
| **Content Library** | Not enough data | 7.3 (66 reviews) | 7.2 (35 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 7.5 (71 reviews) | 7.7 (39 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 8.7 (86 reviews) | 8.7 (42 reviews) | 
| **Forecasting** | Not enough data | 7.5 (73 reviews) | 8.0 (38 reviews) | 
| **Task Management** | Not enough data | 7.6 (74 reviews) | 8.1 (34 reviews) | 
| **Portal** | Not enough data | 7.7 (68 reviews) | 7.9 (39 reviews) | 

### Performance Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 10.0/10 | 6 |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |
| **7shifts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Performance reviews

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **360 Reviews** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customizable Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Review Status Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Goals

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Goal-Setting** | 10.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Company Goals And OKRs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Feedback

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Requesting Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **1-On-1 Meetings** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Public Praise** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Dashboards And Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Historical Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Performance Management

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Tip Distribution

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |
| **7shifts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Employee Management

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Shift Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Profiles** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Employee Segmenting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Tip Management

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Tipout Rules** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Payment Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **PCI Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Payout** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **POS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Contractor Payments

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 8.9/10 | 835 |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |
| **7shifts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform Basics

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Performance** | 9.2 (772 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Portal** | 9.2 (777 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Administration

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | 8.6 (710 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance** | 9.1 (757 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.9 (762 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Payment Content

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Document management** | 9.0 (759 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Invoicing Tool** | 8.4 (651 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Wage access** | 9.1 (736 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### HCM Software

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |
| **7shifts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |
| **7shifts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Recruiting

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |
| **7shifts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Talent Acquisition Suites

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |
| **7shifts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Onboarding

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | 8.6/10 | 2753 |
| **Homebase** | N/A | N/A |
| **7shifts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Onboarding

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | 7.7 (245 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | 7.9 (245 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | 7.8 (249 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | 7.9 (250 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | 8.0 (249 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Content

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Forms Library** | 8.7 (1159 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-Forms** | 9.1 (1188 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **E-Signature** | 9.3 (1193 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Background Checks** | 8.4 (1097 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offer Letter Approvals** | 8.8 (1107 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Offer Letter Templates** | 8.6 (1099 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self-Service Portal** | 9.2 (1167 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Team Introductions** | 8.8 (1094 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Compliance Training** | 8.5 (1071 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Onboarding Workflows** | 8.9 (1121 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onboarding Notifications** | 9.1 (1146 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Time-to-Productivity Reporting** | 8.4 (1020 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onboarding Process Reporting** | 8.7 (1062 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visualization** | 8.8 (1042 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.2 (2269 reviews) | 7.9 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.0 (2063 reviews) | 6.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | 7.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.9 (2312 reviews) | 9.0 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.2 (2349 reviews) | 8.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 8.9 (2243 reviews) | 9.1 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (2296 reviews) | 7.9 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.1 (2289 reviews) | 8.9 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Recruiting and Onboarding

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interview Scheduling** | 8.0 (994 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Onboarding** | 9.0 (1163 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Workforce Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Gusto** | N/A | N/A |
| **Homebase** | 8.3/10 | 94 |
| **7shifts** | N/A | N/A |

#### Platform

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Customization ** | 8.2 (2269 reviews) | 7.9 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | 8.0 (2063 reviews) | 6.4 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Feature Not Available | 7.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | 8.9 (2312 reviews) | 9.0 (39 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance** | 9.2 (2349 reviews) | 8.8 (40 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobility** | 8.9 (2243 reviews) | 9.1 (44 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Reporting** | 8.7 (2296 reviews) | 7.9 (31 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Dashboards** | 9.1 (2289 reviews) | 8.9 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Workforce Management Platform Features

| Feature | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Labor Forecasting** | Not enough data | 8.2 (28 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | 9.6 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Time & Attendance Tracking** | Not enough data | 8.7 (51 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Absence & Leave Management** | Not enough data | 8.6 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Skills Management** | Not enough data | 7.9 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Succession Planning** | Not enough data | 7.2 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workforce Analytics** | Not enough data | 7.5 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Self-Service Capabilities** | Not enough data | 8.9 (41 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile Shift Scheduling** | Not enough data | 8.7 (35 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Team Communication** | Not enough data | 9.0 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 

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

**Unique to Gusto (8):** [ Contractor Payment Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-payments), [Contractor Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contractor-management), [Time & Attendance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-attendance), [Onboarding Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/onboarding-software), [Benefits Administration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/benefits-administration), [Core HR Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/core-hr), [HCM Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hcm-software), [Performance Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/performance-management)

**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)

**Unique to 7shifts (4):** [Tip Distribution Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/tip-distribution), [Restaurant Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/restaurant-scheduling), [Employee Scheduling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/employee-scheduling-software), [Restaurant Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/restaurant-management)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Gusto | Homebase | 7shifts | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 84.0% | 83.1% | 56.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 15.6% | 15.6% | 43.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 0.5% | 1.3% | 0.8% | 

### By Industry

#### Gusto

- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 5.8%
- **Computer Software:** 4.9%
- **Accounting:** 4.9%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.9%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 4.8%
- **Mental Health Care:** 4.6%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 3.7%
- **Medical Practice:** 3.6%
- **Construction:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 55.7%

#### Homebase

- **Restaurants:** 13.3%
- **Food & Beverages:** 11.0%
- **Retail:** 11.0%
- **Hospitality:** 9.0%
- **Entertainment:** 4.0%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 3.7%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 3.1%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.8%
- **Education Management:** 2.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 36.7%

#### 7shifts

- **Restaurants:** 50.0%
- **Food & Beverages:** 18.3%
- **Hospitality:** 15.0%
- **Entertainment:** 3.3%
- **Retail:** 1.7%
- **Food Production:** 1.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 1.7%
- **Accounting:** 0.8%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 0.8%
- **Consumer Services:** 0.8%
- **Other:** 5.8%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Gusto

- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12654 reviews)
- [Paycor](https://www.g2.com/products/paycor/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (1333 reviews)
- [Paycom](https://www.g2.com/products/paycom/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (6369 reviews)
- [Paylocity](https://www.g2.com/products/paylocity/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5311 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1691 reviews)
- [Namely](https://www.g2.com/products/namely/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (331 reviews)
- [Dayforce](https://www.g2.com/products/dayforce/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (956 reviews)
- [ADP Workforce Now](https://www.g2.com/products/adp-workforce-now/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (4210 reviews)
- [Workday HCM](https://www.g2.com/products/workday-hcm/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1613 reviews)
- [APS](https://www.g2.com/products/aps-aps/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (826 reviews)

### Alternatives to Homebase

- [Connecteam](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3503 reviews)
- [Deputy](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (665 reviews)
- [When I Work](https://www.g2.com/products/when-i-work/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (381 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 (5551 reviews)
- [Rippling](https://www.g2.com/products/rippling/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (12654 reviews)
- [BambooHR](https://www.g2.com/products/bamboohr/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (5050 reviews)
- [Paychex](https://www.g2.com/products/paychex/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (1691 reviews)

### Alternatives to 7shifts

- [Push Operations](https://www.g2.com/products/push-operations/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (158 reviews)
- [HotSchedules](https://www.g2.com/products/hotschedules/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (105 reviews)
- [Sling](https://www.g2.com/products/sling/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (88 reviews)
- [Deputy](https://www.g2.com/products/deputy/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (665 reviews)
- [Connecteam](https://www.g2.com/products/connecteam/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (3503 reviews)
- [Restaurant365](https://www.g2.com/products/restaurant365/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (318 reviews)
- [Toast](https://www.g2.com/products/toast/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (368 reviews)
- [When I Work](https://www.g2.com/products/when-i-work/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (381 reviews)
- [Humanity Schedule by TCP](https://www.g2.com/products/humanity-schedule-by-tcp/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1073 reviews)
- [isolved](https://www.g2.com/products/isolved/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1301 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### Gusto

- Title: [Is there an app for Gusto payroll?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-an-app-for-gusto-payroll) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "No, only for employees. You can only run payroll using a browser."
- Title: [Is gusto payroll safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-gusto-payroll-safe) — 3 comments, 6 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, it is secure"
- Title: [What is Gusto used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-gusto-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "payroll"
- Title: [What is gusto payroll?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-gusto-payroll) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Gusto payroll is a web client platform where you can perform payment for an employees or contractor for your owned business. Simply it is your accounting..."
- Title: [Why doesn't Gusto take responsibility and rectify the pay problems that they have caused?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25111-why-doesn-t-gusto-take-responsibility-and-rectify-the-pay-problems-that-they-have-caused) — 2 comments, 3 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hi there, we see you've been in touch with several customer support advocates and managers to help go through the situation as well as provide options for..."

### 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,..."

### 7shifts

- Title: [Do you offer discounts to restaurant franchises or groups?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-you-offer-discounts-to-restaurant-franchises-or-groups) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, we do. We are always open to talking with restaurant franchises and organizations that have multiple locations. Contact us and we can work out a plan..."
- Title: [How will you bill me?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-will-you-bill-me) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We offer both monthly and annual billing. You can pay by credit card online."
- Title: [What happens at the end of the trial?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-happens-at-the-end-of-the-trial) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "To continue to have access to your 7shifts account, you will be asked to enter your credit card information and select your subscription plan. Once that is..."
- Title: [What form of payment do you accept?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-form-of-payment-do-you-accept) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We currently accept payment via credit card as well as ACH (automatic bank withdrawals), by request. You can select whether to be charged monthly or..."
- Title: [Do I have to sign a contract?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-i-have-to-sign-a-contract-9c2d31e7-cfed-4248-9e89-aff43c27c793) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "We offer term agreements for those clients looking to take advantage of an Enterprise discount model. Clients have the option to pay monthly or annually..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/gusto-vs-homebase-vs-7shifts)