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Category: Team Project & Time Tracking
Tags: cloud-based, gps, attendance, scheduling

Description

Homebase is an all-in-one workforce management platform aimed at simplifying team management, time tracking, scheduling, and communication for businesses of all sizes. It supports both on-site and remote teams, offering tools for time tracking, scheduling, payroll, hiring, and compliance.

Features

• Time Tracking

  • Manual and automatic time tracking
  • Clock-in/out via mobile, desktop, or physical terminals
  • GPS clock-in (location tracked at clock-in/out)
  • Offline tracking (works without internet)
  • PIN/password-based entry for shared devices
  • Idle detection
  • Break and overtime tracking
  • Compliance with labor laws (FLSA, GDPR)
  • Alerts for missed clock-outs or unexpected overtime
  • Automatic syncing of hours to timesheets
  • Time rounding and manual adjustments
  • Labor cost estimation and budgeting tools
  • Data encryption and security (including 2FA)

• Employee Management

  • User and team management with permission controls
  • Timesheets and recurring/manual time entries
  • Work scheduling and shift planning
  • Time off management and PTO policy creation
  • Automated accrual tracking
  • Team communication tools (announcements, shift notes, custom channels)
  • Employee attendance and milestone tracking
  • Certification management
  • Performance and retention tools

• Payroll & Compliance

  • Payroll add-on (automated calculations for breaks, overtime, wages)
  • Payroll integrations (e.g., Gusto, QuickBooks)
  • Automatic record storage for compliance

• Hiring & Onboarding

  • Customizable job posts
  • Applicant tracking
  • Online onboarding paperwork
  • Integration with job boards (e.g., Indeed, Craigslist)

• Reporting & Analytics

  • Workforce reports (scheduled vs actual hours, labor costs, clock-ins, etc.)
  • Customizable and exportable reports (CSV)
  • Recurring reporting
  • Department and certification-level analytics

• Integrations

  • 20+ integrations (project management, accounting, CRM, Zapier, POS, calendar, job boards)
  • Examples: QuickBooks, Gusto, Square, Google Calendar

• Add-ons (at extra cost)

  • Payroll software
  • Tip manager
  • Background checks
  • Task manager
  • Job post boosts

Pricing

• Free Plan: Basic time tracking and scheduling
• Essentials Plan: Starts at $20/month/location (adds more advanced features)
• Plus Plan: $48/month/location (adds further tools)
• All-in-One Plan: Starts at $80/month/location (full suite, including HR and compliance)
• Payroll Add-on: $39/month base fee + $6 per employee/month
• Other Add-ons: Priced separately
• Discount: Up to 20% off with annual plans
• Free Trial: 14 days

Ideal For

• Retail, hospitality, health services, and other businesses seeking streamlined team management, time tracking, and scheduling tools.

Note: Homebase does not provide advanced field service management features like job site overviews or route planning, but its GPS clock-in can be useful for basic location accountability.