Compare Homebase and Paylocity 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.6% of reviews)
Mid-Market (73.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Location
No pricing available
Homebase
Star Rating
(396)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Location
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansPaylocity
Star Rating
(5,206)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (73.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PaylocitySummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Paylocity excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its intuitive navigation and ease of use. One user mentioned, "I find Paylocity very user-friendly and easy to understand," which contributes to its higher overall satisfaction ratings compared to Homebase.
- Users say that Homebase shines in its scheduling capabilities, particularly for small businesses. Reviewers appreciate the app's communication features, stating, "The communication feature is very useful, allowing me to reach out to coworkers and talk to management easily," making it a strong choice for teams needing effective collaboration.
- According to verified reviews, Paylocity's implementation process is praised for its efficiency, with users noting that inquiries are answered promptly and enhancements are regularly made. This responsiveness is a key factor in its higher G2 Score, reflecting a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Reviewers mention that while Homebase is easy to train new staff on, it may lack some advanced features that larger organizations might require. One user noted, "It works for scheduling, employee tracking and creating a payroll report," but larger companies may find Paylocity's robust reporting features more beneficial.
- G2 reviewers highlight that Paylocity offers superior payroll functionalities, with features like direct deposit and tax calculations receiving high praise. Users appreciate the ability to create custom batches for data entry, which enhances efficiency in payroll processing.
- Users report that Homebase's ease of setup is a significant advantage, with many finding the onboarding process straightforward. One reviewer stated, "Adding staff members is very simple," which is particularly appealing for small businesses looking for quick implementation without extensive training.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Homebase
Basic
Free
1 Location
Get started with Homebase and set up a new team.
- Up to 20 employees
- Basic scheduling
- Basic time tracking
Paylocity
No pricing availableFree Trial
Homebase
Free Trial is available
Paylocity
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
276
9.0
4,114
Ease of Use
9.0
279
8.9
4,153
Ease of Setup
9.0
220
8.1
2,588
Ease of Admin
8.9
146
8.6
2,504
Quality of Support
8.7
224
8.7
3,643
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
142
8.8
2,508
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
267
8.7
3,877
Features by Category
Core HR
Not enough data
8.3
951
Not enough data
8.3
1115
Not enough data
7.1
528
Not enough data
7.9
689
Not enough data
8.3
920
Not enough data
7.9
863
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.1
223
Platform
8.1
34
7.8
1350
6.7
22
7.7
958
7.4
22
7.3
750
8.9
33
8.3
1425
8.7
36
8.5
1335
8.9
37
8.5
1293
8.0
28
8.3
1429
8.7
30
8.6
1402
Expense Reports
Not enough data
9.0
951
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
893
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
913
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
1032
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
1052
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
821
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
7.1
11
Not enough data
7.5
12
Travel Management
Not enough data
7.8
370
Not enough data
7.6
344
Not enough data
7.5
342
Not enough data
8.3
549
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.2
1039
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
798
Generative AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Mobile
Not enough data
9.1
941
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
581
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
Not enough data
8.0
374
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
706
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
512
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
1375
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1498
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1482
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1298
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1727
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
1735
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1213
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
992
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1780
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1556
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
379
Employee Self Service
7.8
26
9.0
1779
|
Verified
6.7
23
8.2
1177
|
Verified
7.4
27
8.6
1559
|
Verified
Administration
8.3
32
9.1
1829
|
Verified
6.8
30
8.2
1674
|
Verified
7.9
30
9.4
1831
|
Verified
7.1
23
8.0
865
|
Verified
5.8
22
9.1
1700
|
Verified
5.8
22
8.8
1512
|
Verified
6.9
25
8.9
1476
|
Verified
6.5
25
9.2
1603
|
Verified
6.5
24
9.2
1615
|
Verified
Taxes
6.4
23
9.1
1705
|
Verified
7.0
27
9.0
1657
|
Verified
6.5
26
9.1
1592
|
Verified
Integration
5.7
20
8.1
998
|
Verified
7.3
27
8.6
1204
|
Verified
6.0
19
8.0
956
|
Verified
5.9
20
8.2
972
|
Verified
Platform
7.3
23
8.6
1700
|
Verified
7.7
24
8.7
1681
|
Verified
7.5
25
8.9
1692
|
Verified
7.6
24
8.9
1557
|
Verified
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.5
686
Not enough data
7.9
380
Not enough data
8.0
585
Not enough data
8.5
659
Not enough data
8.3
528
Not enough data
9.0
748
Not enough data
8.6
641
Not enough data
8.2
564
Benefits Administration Platform Features
Not enough data
8.5
686
Not enough data
7.9
380
Not enough data
8.0
585
Not enough data
8.5
659
Not enough data
8.3
528
Not enough data
9.0
748
Not enough data
8.6
641
Not enough data
8.6
613
Not enough data
8.2
564
Not enough data
8.1
476
Not enough data
6.9
169
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform
8.1
34
7.8
1350
6.7
22
7.7
958
7.4
22
7.3
750
8.9
33
8.3
1425
8.7
36
8.5
1335
8.9
37
8.5
1293
8.0
28
8.3
1429
8.7
30
8.6
1402
Payment Methods
Not enough data
9.0
86
Not enough data
9.2
97
Not enough data
8.9
81
Payment Processing
Not enough data
8.9
80
Not enough data
9.1
89
Not enough data
8.9
90
Not enough data
9.1
97
Not enough data
8.4
87
Not enough data
8.6
79
Not enough data
9.2
98
Security and Compliance
Not enough data
9.0
64
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
9.0
69
Not enough data
9.1
70
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
8.8
66
Integration
Not enough data
8.9
66
Not enough data
8.8
68
Not enough data
8.7
70
Payment Types
Not enough data
9.0
84
Not enough data
8.8
66
Not enough data
8.7
14
Agentic AI - Enterprise Payment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
7.3
52
Not enough data
Logistics
7.5
64
Not enough data
7.8
69
Not enough data
7.4
48
Not enough data
Management
8.4
75
Not enough data
8.3
63
Not enough data
7.7
56
Not enough data
8.0
62
Not enough data
8.0
61
Not enough data
8.5
63
Not enough data
7.8
56
Not enough data
Monitoring
7.9
50
Not enough data
7.7
47
Not enough data
7.3
57
Not enough data
Setup
Not enough data
9.0
266
Not enough data
9.3
391
Not enough data
9.1
278
Performance
Not enough data
8.8
224
Not enough data
8.6
47
Not enough data
8.7
230
Not enough data
8.8
231
Payment Cards
Not enough data
9.3
371
Not enough data
9.3
346
Not enough data
9.1
304
Reporting
Not enough data
9.1
298
Not enough data
8.9
268
Not enough data
8.9
268
Not enough data
8.7
247
Payments
Not enough data
9.2
306
Not enough data
9.1
294
Not enough data
9.4
370
Not enough data
9.1
279
Fraud & Risk Management
Not enough data
9.2
298
Not enough data
9.2
286
Not enough data
9.1
265
Agentic AI - Spend Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.5
21
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
Platform Data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.4
22
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.4
22
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
8.8
23
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Restaurant Scheduling
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
7.7
31
Not enough data
7.7
32
Not enough data
8.1
32
Execution
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
8.2
37
Not enough data
8.0
37
Analytics
Not enough data
8.0
35
Not enough data
8.4
34
Not enough data
8.8
34
Agentic AI - Procure to Pay
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Management
Not enough data
9.0
233
Not enough data
8.6
177
Not enough data
8.9
184
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
9.0
200
Not enough data
9.2
266
Not enough data
9.1
231
Not enough data
8.6
157
Analytics
Not enough data
9.1
220
Not enough data
7.8
48
Not enough data
8.7
160
Integration
Not enough data
9.1
214
Not enough data
9.1
217
Not enough data
9.0
171
Risk
Not enough data
7.9
51
Not enough data
8.9
180
Not enough data
7.7
45
Recovery
Not enough data
8.5
153
Not enough data
8.7
184
Audit
Not enough data
8.6
175
Not enough data
8.6
147
Not enough data
8.7
161
Not enough data
8.8
182
Fraud
Not enough data
8.9
174
Not enough data
8.8
159
Not enough data
9.0
169
Agentic AI - AP Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
8.4
62
Not enough data
9.0
315
Not enough data
9.0
67
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
9.3
392
Not enough data
8.9
257
Not enough data
8.8
244
Not enough data
9.1
279
Analytics
Not enough data
9.0
326
Not enough data
8.9
60
Not enough data
8.7
221
Not enough data
9.2
354
Integration
Not enough data
8.9
293
Not enough data
9.2
360
Not enough data
8.7
233
Not enough data
8.8
275
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Operations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Type
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Authentication & Authorization - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration & Governance - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI - Identity and Access Management (IAM)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
8.3
53
Not enough data
8.1
53
Planning
Not enough data
8.3
53
Not enough data
7.6
51
Not enough data
7.9
50
Not enough data
7.9
49
Invoice Management
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
7.9
49
Not enough data
7.7
49
Supplier Management
Not enough data
7.1
8
Not enough data
6.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Execution
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
8.0
52
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.4
49
Not enough data
8.6
48
Not enough data
8.3
47
Not enough data
8.5
48
Supplier Information
Not enough data
8.3
49
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.4
50
Analytics
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.5
49
Not enough data
8.6
49
Not enough data
8.1
48
Integration
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
8.0
50
Not enough data
7.1
8
Agentic AI - Purchasing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
7.8
83
Not enough data
8.3
88
Not enough data
8.3
91
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.8
80
Not enough data
7.5
67
Not enough data
7.2
65
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.4
67
Not enough data
8.6
83
Not enough data
7.5
71
Not enough data
7.6
71
Not enough data
7.8
67
Not enough data
Performance reviews
Not enough data
7.4
275
Not enough data
7.5
333
Not enough data
7.9
341
Goals
Not enough data
7.7
317
Not enough data
7.4
271
Feedback
Not enough data
7.6
304
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
300
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.3
262
Not enough data
8.1
300
Data
Not enough data
8.2
361
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
347
|
Verified
Agentic AI - Performance Management
Not enough data
6.1
32
Not enough data
5.7
31
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Core Features - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
8.1
109
Not enough data
7.8
108
People Analytics - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
7.6
97
Not enough data
7.7
96
Advanced Features - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
7.4
94
Not enough data
7.3
96
Not enough data
7.3
95
Employee Improvement - Employee Experience Software
Not enough data
7.9
105
Not enough data
7.7
102
Not enough data
7.4
98
Agentic AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
5.8
27
Not enough data
5.8
28
Not enough data
6.3
28
Sourcing
Not enough data
8.0
422
Not enough data
8.1
444
Not enough data
7.1
42
Not enough data
8.4
52
Not enough data
7.3
41
Candidate Management - Applicant Tracking System
Not enough data
8.1
280
Not enough data
8.5
48
Not enough data
8.4
51
Not enough data
6.9
42
Not enough data
7.6
40
Not enough data
7.0
40
Not enough data
7.5
46
Platform
8.1
34
7.8
1350
6.7
22
7.7
958
7.4
22
7.3
750
8.9
33
8.3
1425
8.7
36
8.5
1335
8.9
37
8.5
1293
8.0
28
8.3
1429
8.7
30
8.6
1402
AI - Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS)
Not enough data
5.4
28
Not enough data
6.4
31
Not enough data
5.2
28
Agentic AI - Onboarding
Not enough data
6.1
58
Not enough data
5.8
57
Not enough data
6.0
57
Not enough data
6.0
56
Not enough data
6.2
57
Platform Content
Not enough data
7.9
583
Not enough data
8.4
820
Not enough data
8.6
850
Not enough data
7.5
495
Not enough data
7.7
463
Not enough data
7.7
471
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.9
1027
Not enough data
7.1
310
Not enough data
8.1
685
Not enough data
8.6
886
Not enough data
8.6
917
Platform Data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
799
Not enough data
8.3
594
Platform
8.1
34
7.8
1350
6.7
22
7.7
958
7.4
22
7.3
750
8.9
33
8.3
1425
8.7
36
8.5
1335
8.9
37
8.5
1293
8.0
28
8.3
1429
8.7
30
8.6
1402
Recruiting and Onboarding
Not enough data
7.6
577
Not enough data
8.8
995
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Vendor Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Revenue Recognition
Not enough data
7.8
36
Not enough data
7.0
29
Not enough data
7.2
29
Course Authoring
Not enough data
8.1
151
Not enough data
7.8
139
Not enough data
8.0
146
Not enough data
7.9
133
Course Delivery
Not enough data
7.8
144
Not enough data
8.3
175
Not enough data
8.1
163
Course Management
Not enough data
7.1
113
Not enough data
7.8
141
Not enough data
7.7
125
Not enough data
7.8
133
LMS Marketplace
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
119
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Interface
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
6.9
103
Training & eLearning
Not enough data
7.9
139
Not enough data
8.1
150
Not enough data
8.0
146
Not enough data
7.8
126
Not enough data
8.0
147
Not enough data
8.0
153
Not enough data
7.9
158
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.2
54
Not enough data
6.1
51
Not enough data
6.4
52
Agentic AI - Corporate Learning Management Systems
Not enough data
6.6
15
Not enough data
6.6
15
Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.9
1220
Not enough data
8.3
746
Not enough data
7.9
575
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
8.2
1039
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
798
Mobile Time Tracking
Not enough data
8.7
868
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
1375
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1498
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1482
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
1298
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
1727
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.5
1735
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1213
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
992
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
1780
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
1556
|
Verified
Not enough data
6.8
379
Platform
8.1
34
7.8
1350
6.7
22
7.7
958
7.4
22
7.3
750
8.9
33
8.3
1425
8.7
36
8.5
1335
8.9
37
8.5
1293
8.0
28
8.3
1429
8.7
30
8.6
1402
Platform
8.1
34
7.8
1350
6.7
22
7.7
958
7.4
22
7.3
750
8.9
33
8.3
1425
8.7
36
8.5
1335
8.9
37
8.5
1293
8.0
28
8.3
1429
8.7
30
8.6
1402
Workforce Management Platform Features
8.0
23
7.3
177
9.5
53
7.3
181
8.6
43
8.4
244
8.6
36
8.1
246
7.9
21
7.7
185
7.3
22
7.4
164
7.5
22
8.1
221
8.8
36
8.6
243
8.6
29
6.9
167
8.8
39
7.8
206
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Homebase and Paylocity are categorized as Payroll, Workforce Management, and Time & Attendance
Unique Categories
Homebase is categorized as Employee Scheduling and Restaurant Scheduling
Paylocity is categorized as Vendor Management, Time Tracking, Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS), Procure to Pay, HCM Software, Spend Management, Corporate Learning Management Systems, Invoice Management, AP Automation, Expense Management, Enterprise Payment, Onboarding, Performance Management, Core HR, Purchasing, Benefits Administration, Healthcare HR, Identity and Access Management (IAM), and Employee Experience
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Homebase
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Paylocity
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Restaurants
14.4%
Food & Beverages
12.7%
Retail
10.0%
Hospitality
8.9%
Entertainment
4.1%
Other
49.8%
Computer Software
11.8%
Information Technology and Services
7.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.3%
Financial Services
4.2%
Other
65.6%
Discussions
Is Homebase really free?
2 Comments
KP
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Is Homebase legit?
2 Comments
Official Response from Homebase
Yes. Homebase makes managing hourly work easier for over 100,000 local businesses. With free employee scheduling, time tracking, team communication, and...Read more
How does Homebase app work?
1 Comment
Official Response from Homebase
Homebase makes managing hourly work easier for over 100,000 local businesses. With free employee scheduling, time tracking, team communication, and hiring,...Read more
Can I use paylocity at home?
27 Comments
JJ
Yes! With their online portal, users can access anywhere that they have online access. Read more
Is paylocity a HRIS system?
6 Comments
AF
Yes, it's a full HRIS system with payroll, onboarding, recruiting, time management, expense reimbursement, performance management, etc.Read more
What is Airbase used for?
3 Comments
JR
Airbase lets you submit receipts for reimbursement! So if you go on a business trip and buy a coffee, you can take a picture, upload it to Airbase, and the...Read more
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