Compare Homebase and Toast 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (66.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Location
Starting at $0.00 Per Month
Homebase
Star Rating
(340)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Location
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansToast
Star Rating
(363)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.7% 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.
- G2 reviewers report that Homebase excels in user-friendliness, making it easy for new staff to get up to speed quickly. Users appreciate the straightforward onboarding process, with one reviewer noting, "Adding staff members is very simple, and training them season after season is not time-consuming."
- Users say that Toast shines with its robust reporting features, which provide detailed sales data by the hour. This capability is particularly beneficial for businesses looking to track performance closely, as highlighted by a user who mentioned, "The reporting features are great, providing us with sales data by the hour."
- Reviewers mention that Homebase's communication features are a standout, allowing employees to easily reach out to coworkers and management. One user expressed their appreciation for this functionality, stating, "The communication feature is very useful, allowing me to reach out to coworkers and talk to management easily."
- According to verified reviews, Toast offers a smooth setup experience, which users find beneficial for getting their operations up and running quickly. A recent user noted, "The setup with Toast was smooth," indicating a positive implementation experience.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Toast has strong payroll features, Homebase provides a more comprehensive solution for scheduling and employee tracking. Users have mentioned that Homebase "works for scheduling, employee tracking and creating a payroll report," showcasing its versatility in managing workforce needs.
- Users report that Toast's integration capabilities, particularly with online ordering, enhance operational efficiency. One user remarked, "I love the online ordering integration with Toast, which means fewer calls for us," demonstrating how this feature can streamline business processes.
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
8.8
247
8.5
265
Ease of Use
8.9
249
8.9
265
Ease of Setup
8.9
190
8.2
179
Ease of Admin
8.9
143
8.5
161
Quality of Support
8.6
198
7.7
256
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
139
8.3
162
Product Direction (% positive)
8.7
241
8.4
255
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
7.9
30
7.5
36
6.7
22
7.3
28
7.4
22
8.1
25
8.9
32
8.4
40
8.6
33
7.9
38
8.7
33
8.2
34
7.9
27
8.1
40
8.6
27
8.1
37
Employee Self Service
7.7
25
8.4
38
6.7
23
7.6
22
7.3
26
7.7
32
Administration
8.1
31
8.4
41
6.5
30
8.1
32
7.8
29
8.6
39
7.0
22
Feature Not Available
5.6
21
8.1
31
5.6
21
7.7
30
7.0
26
7.8
29
6.5
25
8.4
37
6.4
23
8.5
36
Taxes
6.3
22
8.4
38
6.9
26
8.2
32
6.3
25
8.4
30
Integration
5.7
20
7.6
28
7.3
27
8.3
33
6.0
19
8.1
26
5.9
20
7.5
25
Platform
7.3
23
7.8
45
7.6
24
8.3
45
7.5
25
8.6
45
7.6
24
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
148
Not enough data
8.0
87
Not enough data
7.6
70
Not enough data
8.2
114
Not enough data
8.6
154
Not enough data
8.1
93
Meal Service
Not enough data
8.8
146
Not enough data
8.9
114
Not enough data
8.7
146
Not enough data
8.9
141
Not enough data
8.7
128
Automation
7.3
50
Not enough data
Logistics
7.4
59
Not enough data
7.4
56
Not enough data
7.5
49
Not enough data
Management
8.0
62
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
7.8
54
Not enough data
8.1
60
Not enough data
7.9
57
Not enough data
8.6
60
Not enough data
7.8
55
Not enough data
Monitoring
7.9
51
Not enough data
7.7
47
Not enough data
6.7
48
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
8.8
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
Platform Basics
Not enough data
8.6
74
Not enough data
8.3
58
Back Office
Not enough data
8.7
65
Not enough data
8.0
70
Not enough data
8.6
72
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
7.8
83
Not enough data
8.2
88
Not enough data
8.3
90
Not enough data
Platform Content
7.8
80
Not enough data
7.4
68
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
7.5
70
Not enough data
7.8
67
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Data and Insights
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Campaign Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Engagement and Retention
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration and Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
7.9
30
7.5
36
6.7
22
7.3
28
7.4
22
8.1
25
8.9
32
8.4
40
8.6
33
7.9
38
8.7
33
8.2
34
7.9
27
8.1
40
8.6
27
8.1
37
Workforce Management Platform Features
8.0
23
Not enough data
9.5
49
Not enough data
8.5
40
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
7.9
21
Not enough data
7.2
21
Not enough data
7.5
22
Not enough data
8.7
34
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Homebase and Toast are categorized as Payroll
Unique Categories
Homebase is categorized as Employee Scheduling, Workforce Management, Restaurant Scheduling, and Time & Attendance
Toast is categorized as Restaurant Marketing Tools, 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
15.4%
Food & Beverages
13.1%
Retail
9.6%
Hospitality
8.1%
Entertainment
4.6%
Other
49.2%
Restaurants
51.7%
Food & Beverages
26.6%
Hospitality
6.5%
Accounting
1.9%
Entertainment
0.9%
Other
12.4%
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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