Homebase
Cheaper for 10 people
From$30/mo
10 people: $30 a month · $360 a year
- Free plan (Basic)
- Up to 20% off yearly
- No startup credits listed
- 4 plans · priced per plan
Homebase vs Remote: pricing compared
Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of HR tools. Updated for 2026.
At a glance
Side by side
Homebase starts at $30/mo (Essentials) and Remote at $29/user/mo (Contractor Management). For 10 people that's $30 vs $290 a month: Homebase is $260 a month (90%) cheaper than Remote on list price.
Remote
HR
From$29/user/mo
10 people: $290 a month · $3,480 a year
- No free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 5 plans · priced per user
Plans
Homebase and Remote plans
Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.
Homebase
Basic
1 location, up to 10 employees · Basic scheduling and time tracking · POS integration
Free
Essentials
Unlimited employees · Advanced scheduling · Team communication
$30/mo
Plus
AI scheduling assistant · PTO controls · Departments and permissions
$70/mo
All-in-One
Employee onboarding · Labor cost management · HR and compliance
$120/mo
Per location per month; annual billing advertised as 'Save 20%'. Payroll is an add-on.
Prices from Homebase's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Remote
Contractor Management
Per contractor (starting at)
$29/user/mo
Global Payroll
Per employee (starting at)
$29/user/mo
Contractor Management Plus
Per contractor (starting at)
$99/user/mo
US PEO
Per employee (starting at)
$99/user/mo
Employer of Record
Per employee (starting at)
$599/user/mo
'Starting at' per person per month. Monthly vs annual EOR pricing not broken out on page. HRIS price not listed.
Prices from Remote's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Team cost
What each costs your team
Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.
| Team | Homebase (Essentials) | Remote (Contractor Management) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $30/mo$360/yr a year | $145/mo$1,740/yr a year | Homebase $115 less a month |
| 10 people | $30/mo$360/yr a year | $290/mo$3,480/yr a year | Homebase $260 less a month |
| 25 people | $30/mo$360/yr a year | $725/mo$8,700/yr a year | Homebase $695 less a month |
Homebase is priced per plan. Remote is priced per user. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.
FAQ
Homebase vs Remote: questions
Which is cheaper, Homebase or Remote?
Homebase starts at $30/mo (Essentials) and Remote at $29/user/mo (Contractor Management). For 10 people that's $30 vs $290 a month: Homebase is $260 a month (90%) cheaper than Remote on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Homebase and Remote have free plans?
Homebase has a free plan (Basic). Remote has no free plan in Surba's catalog.
Are Homebase and Remote cheaper if you pay yearly?
Homebase lists up to 20% off yearly billing. Surba's catalog lists no yearly discount for Remote.
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