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PeopleBridge vs Homebase · 2026

An honest comparison — including where they win.

No "we're better at everything" pitch. Here's the feature-by-feature breakdown, the price difference, and the two things Homebase actually does better.

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Real operator who switched from Homebase
Paciugo Gelato — 3 locations, 32 employees
Six weeks in: 7,574 hours clocked · 75k Toast orders reconciled · 1 shift trade (schedules land right) · $87k tips automated
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FeaturePeopleBridgeHomebaseNotes
Free tier (1 location)✅ First month free, up to 10 employees✅ Up to 20 employeesHomebase free is ongoing; ours is a 1-month free period
Multi-location scheduling✅ $1/employee + $10/location, all features⚠️ Essentials+ $20/mo/locHomebase charges per location; ours is one simple plan
GPS-verified time clock✅ Included for everyone⚠️ Plus plan onlyHomebase Plus is ~$80/mo/loc when bundled with GPS
Drag-and-drop scheduling✅✅Both ship this
Onboarding (W-4, I-9, DD)✅ Included⚠️ Add-on / HR ProHomebase HR Pro is a separate paid bundle
Toast POS integration depth✅ Sales + tips + tax + tip pool + applied discounts⚠️ Sales sync onlyTip pool calc is the differentiator
Weekly tip pool calculator✅ Pro-rata by hours, Lock & Pay snapshot❌ Not built-inHomebase requires manual workbook or 3rd-party
Shift trades + open shifts✅ Included for everyone✅ All paid plans
Push notifications (PWA)✅ iOS Safari 18+ supported✅ Native appsThey have native, we have PWA — install is one tap on iOS
Native iOS / Android app❌ PWA only (no App Store)✅ NativeHonest call-out — no App Store presence yet
Team messaging + announcements✅✅
Operational AI features✅ All AI included⚠️ LimitedConflict detection, OT predictor, demand forecasting, auto-translate, etc.
CPA-ready monthly tax export✅ With Toast integration❌ Not nativeCritical for restaurants — we built it because Paciugo needed it
Bulk CSV employee import✅ Included✅
Kiosk mode (shared tablet)✅ Included for everyone⚠️ Plus planHomebase locks photo capture behind Plus
Nonprofit discount✅ 10% off⚠️ LimitedWe document the discount; theirs requires contact sales
Pricing for 3 locations$1/employee/mo + $30 (3 locations)~$300/mo (Plus × 3)e.g. 30 employees on 3 locations = $60/mo

The honest takeaway

Pick PeopleBridge if…

  • You run a restaurant on Toast and need real tip pool math
  • You're running 2+ locations and Homebase Plus pricing hurts
  • You want every feature and all AI included — no upsells
  • You're comfortable with a PWA (no App Store needed)
  • You need a CPA-ready monthly sales tax export

Pick Homebase if…

  • Native iOS / Android app presence is non-negotiable
  • You need an ongoing free tier for 11–20 employees
  • You don't need POS integration depth
  • Your team already uses Homebase and switching cost > price savings

Common questions

Is PeopleBridge really cheaper than Homebase for a 3-location restaurant?
Yes. PeopleBridge is one simple plan: $1 per active employee/mo + $10 per location/mo, with every feature and all AI included. For 3 locations with 30 employees that's $30 + $30 = $60/mo. Homebase Plus is roughly $100/mo per location for similar features (GPS, kiosk photo capture, multi-location reporting), so 3 locations land around $300/mo. The gap widens at 5+ locations.
What does Homebase do better than PeopleBridge today?
Two real things: (1) native iOS and Android apps in the App Store, which we don't have — we're a PWA that installs to home screen instead. (2) Their free tier supports up to 20 employees vs. our first-month-free period for up to 10. If those matter more than the price/integration depth, Homebase is the right call.
How hard is it to migrate from Homebase?
Export your employee roster from Homebase as CSV. Upload it via Settings → People → Import. Names, emails, phones, hourly rates, and location assignments all come over in one shot. Schedules themselves are typically rebuilt — you'll be doing that anyway when you switch.
Do I lose anything by going PWA-only instead of a native app?
On modern iOS (16.4+) and Android: practically nothing. You install once from Safari/Chrome and it lives on the home screen with push notifications, offline cache, and full-screen UI. The only thing you can't do is publish to the App Store under your own brand.
Can I trial both side-by-side?
Yes. Both have free tiers. Run a week of schedules in each, hand the time clock to your team, and decide. We're happy to walk you through anything specific — book a demo.

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