Homebase Reviews

“reminders keep me on track

Pros

I find it really convenient that I can request time off inside the app and the reminders before each shift help keep me on track. The layout feels organized so I never get lost in it.

Cons

Haven't run into any problems and the setup feels organized and easy for me to manage.

“access to my weekly schedule

Pros

Appreciate being able to pull up my weekly schedule quickly and check what I'm supposed to earn for the period.

Cons

I'd love if it allowed us to handle other parts of work life like organizing meetings.

“Keeps staff connected through their phones

Pros

Our staff can hop onto their phones to get updates, message each other and see their schedules, which keeps everyone connected without extra steps.

Cons

I get a ton of alerts though they're simple enough to switch off when I don't want them.

“user-friendly platform

Pros

One thing that stands out for me is how simple it feels to run everything and I never get lost using it because all the controls make sense right away.

Cons

I keep wishing it offered more details like giving me quick access to everyone's contact info right inside the system.

“allows for shift swaps

Pros

Being able to pull up the full team schedule, including who's off, helps me figure out shift swaps or coverage without stressing about missing details.

Cons

I find it frustrating that scheduling is based on blocking out the hours you can't work instead of just choosing the hours you're free. If I'm only available in the middle of the day, I end up entering multiple chunks instead of simply selecting the time I'm willing to work.

“Can see who you'll be working with

Pros

I really like seeing which coworkers are sharing the same shift with me before I even arrive.

Cons

Sometimes the read alerts stay stuck and don't clear even after I open them.

“scheduling is not hard

Pros

Scheduling my team doesn't feel like a chore because copying or shifting an entire week's setup is quick and doesn't require rebuilding everything from scratch.

Cons

Only general managers can view all department schedules especially when staff float between areas

“Saves us a lot of headache

Pros

For me the biggest perk is how freely people can clock in or out and how the system reminds them when a shift starts or a break ends. Staff can sign in from their phone or from the iPad in our office, which snaps a picture so we know it's actually them. Fixing missed punches only takes a moment and the app also lets the crew request time off or swap shifts. For a small business without a fancy time clock, this setup has saved us a lot of trouble.

Cons

Like a lot of platforms, you get more features the more you pay each month and that's really the only thing that bothers me.

“should show my pay after tax deductions too

Pros

I like having one place where I can reach my coworkers and check both my schedule and the hours I've already worked. It even totals up what I earned for the week without me having to calculate anything.

Cons

I'd love a section where I could see what I'm actually taking home after taxes and deductions instead of only seeing the gross amount.

“easy to write schedules

Pros

Writing out a schedule feels easy and I don't waste time hunting through menus.

Cons

Adding new workers isn't always smooth and the system occasionally fights me when I try to input someone new.

“Excellent built-in messaging feature

Pros

I enjoy having scheduling, time sheets and the time clock all bundled together. Staff can handle their requests, shift swaps and availability straight from the browser or app and the built?in messaging keeps everyone connected.

Cons

I've run into odd moments where time-off requests or schedule conflicts didn't publish correctly even though the person was marked unavailable that day.

“nothing negative about it

Pros

Appreciate how everything is in one place so I don't have to move around trying to find information.

Cons

Can't think of anything negative because it runs well and stays simple for me.

“appealing interface makes it easy to use

Pros

Found it user friendly and the layout makes it easy to figure things out.

Cons

There are times when schedules or time sheets don't save and I have to redo what I entered.

“awesome at keeping track of time and pay

Pros

It does a better job than people at keeping track of hours and pay and swapping shifts becomes so much easier since we don't have to chase each other down.

Cons

Entering times when someone can't work can get confusing and the layout doesn't always feel clear.

“integrates with other softwares

Pros

I like that it connects with different tools we use such as POS systems and I appreciate how many features it packs in while still being affordable.

Cons

I haven't had anything to complain about so far.

“Takes burden off my shoulders

Pros

Staff can handle shift coverage themselves which saves me time because I'm not managing everyone's swaps. When we use the tablet for clock?ins, the photo capture helps keep everything honest.

Cons

I run into issues where clocking in or out doesn't register or the system claims someone isn't scheduled even when they are. A few bugs still pop up and I always keep a paper backup just in case the device fails.

“schedules stay tidy

Pros

I find it helpful that schedules stay tidy and easy to read and since we plan weeks ahead, no one has to guess when they work. Chatting with coworkers is quick and the system keeps track of our hours and earnings without any extra effort.

Cons

It usually holds up well for what we need and most of the time it works without major issues.

“layout could be improved

Pros

I really like having one spot where I can pull up everyone's schedule and send in my time?off requests or ask for shift coverage without having to track people down.

Cons

I keep thinking the layout could look cleaner because some parts feel a bit crowded when I'm trying to get around.

“Shows attendance history

Pros

Appreciate how it shows each person's attendance history and lets us handle our own shift swaps plus I can see an estimate of what I'll make every time I work.

Cons

I get annoyed with how the app behaves because it throws too many alerts at me and runs sluggishly when I'm at work.

“keeps upgrading

Pros

What stands out for me is how simple it feels to work with and they keep rolling out fresh updates that make things smoother.

Cons

Every now and then it slows down on me and the chat section acts odd with tiny hiccups.