ShiftReply vs Homebase: Which Handles Availability Better?

Homebase is popular because it has a "Free" plan. And free is good, right?

Well, sometimes.

The Homebase "Free" Trap

Homebase gives you scheduling for free because they want to upsell you on Payroll and Time Tracking. Those are their money makers.

Because of this, their "Availability" feature is tied into their whole ecosystem. Your employees need the Homebase app. They need to log in. They need to navigate through the "Time Clock" and "Earnings" tabs just to tell you they can't work Friday.

It's a lot of friction for a simple task.

## The ShiftReply Approach: Frictionless Availability

ShiftReply isn't trying to be your payroll provider. We don't want to manage your taxes.

We just want to help you get availability with zero friction.

* No upsells.
* No "features" you don't need.
* No app navigation.
* No employee logins.

## Who Wins?

* Homebase wins if you want an all-in-one free tool and don't mind the complexity/upsells.
* ShiftReply wins if you are happy with your current payroll/scheduling system (even if it's pen and paper) and just want to automate the "collecting availability" part.

Sometimes paying a small amount ($10/month) is better than a "free" tool that costs you time and frustration.