Planday vs Homebase

Side-by-side comparison for construction teams

Planday

Employee scheduling, time tracking and workforce management software for shift-based businesses

All-in-one employee scheduling, time clocks, payroll, and team management for small businesses with hourly workers.

FEATURE	Planday	Homebase
Category	Workforce Management	Workforce Management
Pricing	Freemium	Freemium
Pricing model	freemium	freemium
Free trial	No	No
Platforms	web, ios, android	web, ios, android
Company size	small, mid, enterprise	small
Key features	Smart scheduling and rota creation, Mobile time tracking and punch clock, Team communication hub, Leave and absence management, Payroll reporting and integration, Compliance and working time rules, Multi-location management, Staff availability tracking	AI-powered employee scheduling, Time clock and timesheet tracking, Payroll processing with tax calculations, Hiring and onboarding tools, Team communication and messaging, HR compliance management, Mobile app for employees, Automated overtime tracking, Labor cost optimization, Digital forms and checklists
Integrations	Xero	—
Best for	Shift-based businesses in hospitality, retail, healthcare and hotels that need to optimize scheduling and reduce administrative overhead	Small businesses with hourly employees who need to streamline scheduling, time tracking, and payroll in one integrated platform
Founded	2004	—
Headquarters	—	—

Both tools are in Workforce Management.