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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Location
Starting at $0.00 Per Month
Homebase
Star Rating
(205)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Location
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansToast
Star Rating
(329)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $0.00 Per Month
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Toast excels in its POS system, with a star rating of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for restaurants looking for robust table management and kitchen ticketing features. In contrast, Homebase's POS capabilities are less emphasized, leading to a lower overall satisfaction in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Toast's time and attendance tracking is rated at 9.0, which is highly praised for its accuracy and ease of use. Homebase matches this score but users note that Toast's integration with its POS system provides a more seamless experience for managing employee hours.
- G2 users highlight that Homebase offers superior mobile shift scheduling, achieving a perfect score of 10.0. Users appreciate the flexibility it provides for employees to manage their schedules on-the-go, while Toast's mobile capabilities, rated at 8.6, are seen as less comprehensive.
- Reviewers say that Toast's compliance features, rated at 9.1, are particularly strong, helping businesses navigate complex regulations effectively. In comparison, Homebase's compliance monitoring is rated lower, with users expressing concerns about its effectiveness in this area.
- Users on G2 report that Toast's reporting and analytics capabilities are robust, with a score of 8.5, allowing for detailed insights into business performance. Homebase, while offering decent reporting features, falls short with a score of 6.8, leading users to seek additional tools for comprehensive analytics.
- Reviewers mention that Toast's user role and access management is rated at 8.5, providing a good balance of security and flexibility. Homebase, however, shines with a perfect score of 10.0 in this area, indicating that users find it easier to manage permissions and access levels for their teams.
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
Toast
Starter Kit
Starting at $0.00
Per Month
Ideal for small restaurants who need one or two terminals to get up and running.
- Cloud-based point of sale
- Hardware configuration including one terminal
- Real-Time Sales & Menu Reporting
Free Trial
Homebase
Free Trial is available
Toast
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
182
8.5
252
Ease of Use
8.9
184
8.9
252
Ease of Setup
9.0
126
8.2
167
Ease of Admin
9.0
109
8.5
159
Quality of Support
8.5
149
7.7
246
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
106
8.3
160
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
180
8.3
242
Features by Category
Core HR
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.5
11
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
7.5
25
7.5
36
6.6
21
7.3
28
7.3
21
8.1
25
8.7
26
8.4
40
8.8
26
7.9
38
8.5
25
8.2
34
7.8
23
8.1
40
8.5
26
8.1
37
Employee Self Service
7.5
23
8.4
38
6.6
22
7.6
22
7.1
24
7.7
32
Administration
7.7
24
8.4
41
6.1
25
8.1
32
7.2
23
8.6
39
6.7
20
Feature Not Available
5.6
21
8.1
31
5.6
21
7.7
30
6.6
23
7.8
29
6.1
22
8.4
37
5.8
20
8.5
36
Taxes
6.1
21
8.4
38
6.1
21
8.2
32
5.6
21
8.4
30
Integration
5.7
20
7.6
28
7.1
25
8.3
33
6.0
19
8.1
26
5.9
20
7.5
25
Platform
7.3
22
7.8
45
7.5
23
8.3
45
7.3
23
8.6
45
7.5
23
8.2
37
POS
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
Marketing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
147
Not enough data
7.9
86
Not enough data
7.6
70
Not enough data
8.2
112
Not enough data
8.7
149
Not enough data
8.1
90
Meal Service
Not enough data
8.8
142
Not enough data
8.9
113
Not enough data
8.7
146
Not enough data
8.8
140
Not enough data
8.6
124
Automation
7.3
50
Not enough data
Logistics
7.3
54
Not enough data
7.3
53
Not enough data
7.4
48
Not enough data
Management
7.9
54
Not enough data
8.1
54
Not enough data
7.7
53
Not enough data
8.0
56
Not enough data
7.8
56
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
7.8
54
Not enough data
Monitoring
7.8
49
Not enough data
7.7
47
Not enough data
6.9
45
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
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.4
22
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.4
22
Not enough data
9.2
22
Not enough data
8.7
22
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
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.5
73
Not enough data
8.3
58
Back Office
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
8.1
69
Not enough data
8.6
71
Not enough data
7.8
45
Front of Office
Not enough data
9.2
81
Not enough data
8.7
62
Not enough data
8.8
76
Not enough data
7.3
40
Platform Data
Not enough data
9.0
72
Agentic AI - Restaurant Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Platform Basics
7.7
80
Not enough data
8.2
83
Not enough data
8.3
84
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.8
80
Not enough data
7.4
66
Not enough data
7.2
65
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
7.4
67
Not enough data
8.6
79
Not enough data
7.4
70
Not enough data
7.5
69
Not enough data
7.8
66
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Payments
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Employee Management
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Inventory Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integrations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
7.5
25
7.5
36
6.6
21
7.3
28
7.3
21
8.1
25
8.7
26
8.4
40
8.8
26
7.9
38
8.5
25
8.2
34
7.8
23
8.1
40
8.5
26
8.1
37
Workforce Management Platform Features
8.0
22
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
8.8
24
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
7.8
20
Not enough data
7.2
21
Not enough data
7.5
21
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.7
23
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Homebase and Toast are categorized as Payroll
Unique Categories
Homebase is categorized as Restaurant Scheduling, Workforce Management, Time & Attendance, and Employee Scheduling
Toast is categorized as Retail POS, Restaurant POS, Restaurant Management, Core HR, and HCM Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Homebase
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Toast
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
17.8%
Food & Beverages
13.7%
Retail
9.6%
Hospitality
6.6%
Entertainment
4.1%
Other
48.2%
Restaurants
53.2%
Food & Beverages
26.1%
Hospitality
6.8%
Accounting
1.6%
Real Estate
1.0%
Other
11.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is Homebase legit?
2 Comments
AF
Yes! Homebase is an excellent management tool for employees and employers. Highly recommended by both sides!Read more
What is homebase software?
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
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
Is there any way to make toast work in a retail non restaurant
2 Comments
EM
I would advise against it. They are made for restaurants, and even that isn’t handled very well. Read more
What are the most important features to consider when buying a restaurant point of sale system?
1 Comment
GH
able to handle offline mode.
This is very important that not many systems can do this.
(toast is great offline)Read more
Is Toast just a point of sale system?
1 Comment
GH
yes, and much more.
they can do inventory, payroll, & martketing
Read more
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