# How does When I Work compare to Homebase and Connecteam?

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- Posted at: about 2 months ago
- Author title: Account Manager
- Net upvotes: 1


## Comments
### Comment 1

All three are built for shift-based teams but have different strengths:

When I Work is designed for businesses that want one easy-to-use platform with powerful scheduling, time tracking, and team communication. Managers can create schedules in minutes, manage multiple locations, track attendance, send hours directly to payroll, and automate routine scheduling tasks. Both plans include time and attendance, auto-scheduling, payroll integrations, and other core features, with pricing starting at $2.50 per user per month.

Homebase is a popular option for very small businesses because of its free plan. As businesses grow or need more scheduling flexibility, costs can add up quickly. Homebase charges by location, so teams with multiple locations, departments, or scheduling groups often look for a more predictable pricing model.

Connecteam offers a broader workforce management platform that combines scheduling, communications, operations, and employee management tools. Businesses may appreciate its breadth, though some teams find its separate product hubs and pricing structure more difficult to evaluate and manage.

For most retail, food service, healthcare, hospitality, and other shift-based businesses, When I Work delivers the best balance of ease of use, scheduling capabilities, and predictable pricing.



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- Posted at: about 2 months ago




## Related Product
[When I Work](https://www.g2.com/products/when-i-work/reviews)

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