Homebase
$288/yr
51% less than Gusto
Gusto vs Homebase
Price, free plan and alternatives, side by side
The comparison in short
- Gustono free plan
- Homebasehas a free plan
Gusto, Homebase
Worth subscribing
On price, Homebase wins. To start without paying, Homebase has a free plan.
Side-by-side comparison
| APPLICATION | GustoHuman resources | HomebaseHuman resources |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly billing | $49/mo$49Simple | $30/mo$30Essentials |
| Per year | $588/yr | $288/yrannual plan · −20% |
| Billing model | Flat subscription | Flat subscription |
| Free tier | no free tier | 1 location; 10 employees; 90 days of timesheet history |
| Additional costs | Every payroll plan adds a per-person charge. Add-ons include next-day pay $15+$3/person on Simple, instant pay $100/payroll, same-day pay $90/payroll, Time & Attendance Plus $6/person on Simple, priority support $30+$3/person, HR resources $50+$5/person, performance $3/person, Money Plus $19/month, FSA/commuter $4/person with $20 minimum plus a $200 annual service charge, and R&D credit service at 15% of the credit. | Pricing is per location, not per company. Add-ons include Payroll $39/month+$6 per paid employee, Tip Manager $25/location/month, background checks $30, Task Manager $13/location/month, job boosts $79/post, and Hiring Assistant $30/post. |
| Can you rebuild it? | Worth subscribingclosest consolation build: one sitting | Worth subscribingclosest consolation build: one sitting |
| Free alternatives | +1 | +2 |
| Checked on | 10/20/2026 | 10/20/2026 |
| Buy on the official site | Buy View app page | Buy View app page |
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