Homebase
HR
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 Sling: 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 Sling at $2/user/mo (Premium). For 10 people that's $30 vs $20 a month: Sling is $10 a month (33%) cheaper than Homebase on list price.
Sling
Cheaper for 10 people
From$2/user/mo
10 people: $20 a month · $240 a year
- Free plan
- Up to 15% off yearly
- No startup credits listed
- 3 plans · priced per user
Plans
Homebase and Sling 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.
Sling
Free
Up to 30 users · Shift scheduling · Time-off requests
Free
Premium
Mobile clock-in/out · Labor cost management · Overtime tracking
$2/user/mo
Business
Shared-device kiosk · Hours and wage reports · No-show tracking
$4/user/mo
Per user per month billed monthly; annual billing $1.70 / $3.40 per user per month.
Prices from Sling'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) | Sling (Premium) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $30/mo$360/yr a year | $10/mo$120/yr a year | Sling $20 less a month |
| 10 people | $30/mo$360/yr a year | $20/mo$240/yr a year | Sling $10 less a month |
| 25 people | $30/mo$360/yr a year | $50/mo$600/yr a year | Homebase $20 less a month |
Homebase is priced per plan. Sling 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 Sling: questions
Which is cheaper, Homebase or Sling?
Homebase starts at $30/mo (Essentials) and Sling at $2/user/mo (Premium). For 10 people that's $30 vs $20 a month: Sling is $10 a month (33%) cheaper than Homebase on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Homebase and Sling have free plans?
Homebase has a free plan (Basic). Sling has a free plan (Free).
Are Homebase and Sling cheaper if you pay yearly?
Homebase lists up to 20% off yearly billing. Sling lists up to 15% off yearly billing.
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