When I Work vs Homebase

Side-by-side comparison for construction teams

When I Work

All-in-one workforce management software for hourly workers with scheduling, time tracking, and team messaging.

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

FEATURE	When I Work	Homebase
Category	Workforce Management	Workforce Management
Pricing	$2.50/user/month	Freemium
Pricing model	paid	freemium
Free trial	No	No
Platforms	web, ios, android	web, ios, android
Company size	small, mid	small
Key features	Employee scheduling with auto-scheduler, Time and attendance tracking with GPS, Built-in team messaging, Labor forecasting and budget planning, Multi-location management	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	Rippling, ADP, QuickBooks, Gusto	—
Best for	Shift-based businesses with hourly workers who need to streamline scheduling, time tracking, and team communication across single or multiple locations.	Small businesses with hourly employees who need to streamline scheduling, time tracking, and payroll in one integrated platform
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Both tools are in Workforce Management.