Price that scales with you
A team of 20 on Weqly costs $15/month (first 5 seats are always free). Homebase charges per location, not per user - and the features you need may require a higher plan.
Free up to 5 users - no credit card required
The Homebase Alternative Built for
The Homebase Alternative Built for
Small Business Owners
Weqly gives you everything you need to schedule your team - shift scheduling, time-off management, and clock-in - at $1 per user per month. No bloat, no surprise fees.
Free for up to 5 users. Paid plans from $1/user/month.
Weqly vs Homebase - Side by Side
See why thousands of small business owners are making the switch.
| Weqly | Homebase | |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $1 / user / month | $30+ / location / month (Essentials and up) |
| Free Plan | ✓ Up to 5 users, forever | Limited (removed for many features) |
| Shift Scheduling | ✓ Full | ✓ Full |
| Shift Trading | ✓ Included | Paid plans only |
| Time-Off Management | ✓ Included | Paid plans only |
| Clock In / Out | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Setup Complexity | Simple - live in minutes | Moderate - many modules |
| Payroll / HR Add-ons | Not included (by design) | Yes - if you need them |
Why Small Businesses Switch to Weqly
Homebase is a good product - but it grew into an HR platform. If all you need is scheduling, you're paying for tools you'll never touch.
Scheduling-first design
Weqly is purpose-built for scheduling. No HR modules, no payroll tabs, no dashboard you have to navigate around. Just your team's shifts.
Shift trading built in
Employees can request trades directly. Managers approve or deny in one click. No side channels, no confusion.
Time-off management included
Custom leave types, approval workflows, and accrual tracking - included in every plan, not locked behind a higher tier.
Clock in / out
Employees clock in and out from any device. Managers see who's on shift in real time without needing a separate tool.
Your team will actually use it
A clean, intuitive interface means zero training time. If your team can use a smartphone, they can use Weqly.
Pricing
$1 per user per month.
$1 per user per month.
Free up to 5 users.
No per-location fees. No feature tiers. One flat price that makes sense for any team size.
FAQ
Common Questions
Is Weqly really free?
Yes. Weqly is free for up to 5 users with no time limit and no credit card required. Paid plans start at $1 per user per month - a fraction of what Homebase charges.
Can I migrate my schedule from Homebase to Weqly?
Yes. You can recreate your schedules in Weqly quickly. Our onboarding is straightforward and our support team can help with the transition.
Does Weqly support shift trading and time-off requests?
Yes. Employees can request shift trades, drop shifts, and submit time-off requests - all from the same platform. Managers approve everything in one place.
How is Weqly different from Homebase?
Weqly is built around scheduling first. No payroll, no HR modules, no features you will never use. Just clean, powerful scheduling at a price that makes sense for small businesses.
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