Updated October 18, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team
Deel vs Homebase
Deel
Homebase
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | DeelReviewVisitVisit | HomebaseReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $14Lower | $30 |
| Free plan | No | YesHas it |
| Payroll | Included | Add on |
| Platforms | iOS | iOS, AndroidCovers more |
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 14 days |
| Users included | Not confirmed | 10 |
| Integrations | Not confirmed | 17 |
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Key differences
- Homebase scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.9.
- Price from is lower at Deel: $14 vs $30.
- Free plan: only Homebase.
- Platforms: only Homebase offers Android.
- Support channels: only Deel offers Email.
- Support channels: only Homebase offers Phone.
- Audience: only Deel offers Enterprise.
Our verdict on each
Deel
Deel pairs a low entry point of $14 with payroll inside the plan, so small businesses paying staff and contractors in other countries see the cost early. There is no free plan, and €13.15 is the typical starting figure across the brands compared here.
Homebase
Homebase suits teams in small business that need scheduling plus HR and payments in a unified option with support across chat, phone and help centre. Paid access starts at $30 with Up to 10 employees at 1 location, so growing shops can use the entry option and trial paid tools for 14 days before committing.
Score breakdown
| Area | Deel | Homebase |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.9Entry price $14 sits below the payroll median of €21.40, and payroll is included. | 9.1HigherPaid entry at $30 with entry option without payment keeps starting costs low. |
| Offer | 9.2Higher | 9.1Cover of scheduling, HR and payments with Up to 10 employees at 1 location shapes daily shift value. |
| Trust | 8.2 | Not confirmed |
How they place
| Ranking | Deel | Homebase |
|---|---|---|
| Payroll software | 9 of 173 | 7 of 173 |
Pick Deel if, pick Homebase if
Pick Deel if price from matter most.
Pick Homebase if free plan and platforms matter most.
A third option
ERAG has price from at $1.99, against $14 for Deel and $30 for Homebase.
ERAG reviewWhat we checked
Deel
- deel.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- siliconvalleyinvestclub.com: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- apps.apple.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- en.wikipedia.org: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
- peoplemanagingpeople.com: 1 fact, checked September 26, 2026
Homebase
- joinhomebase.com: 12 facts, checked September 30, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Deel | Homebase |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Small business, EnterpriseCovers more | Small business |
| Pricing model | Not confirmed | Free plan, Free trial |
| Legal entity | Deel, Inc. | Pioneer Works, Inc. |
| Headquarters | United States | United States |
| Founded | 2019 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Chat, Phone, Help centre |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | Deel | Homebase | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price from | $14below the median | $30above the median | $19.99 |
| Free trial length | Not confirmed | 14 daysbelow the median | 15 days |
| Users included | Not confirmed | 10highest quarter | 1 |
| Integrations | Not confirmed | 17below the median | 20 |
Median across 188 listed software products.
Pros and cons
Deel
Pros
- Payroll is included rather than an add on, so the $14 entry point covers the paying side too.
- The $14 starting figure sits under the payroll category median of €21.40.
- A help centre and chat sit alongside email in email, chat and help centre, so many questions can be settled without a call.
Cons
- There is no free plan, so the cost starts at $14 rather than at nothing.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre, with no phone line in that list.
- On starting price it ranks 76 of 200 brands, and the lowest starting price on the site is €0.
Homebase
Pros
- Entry option without payment keeps early costs down, with paid access at $30 when you grow.
- Trial for 14 days gives room to test scheduling before paid billing starts.
- Cover across scheduling, HR and payments joins scheduling with HR and payments for shift teams.
Cons
- Paid start at $30 costs more than Pocket at $19.99 for tight budgets.
- Entry cap of Up to 10 employees at 1 location may feel tight as rosters grow across shifts.
- Payroll is add on, so budgeting must allow an extra charge beyond the base plan.
Who each suits
Deel
Who it suits
- Small businesses hiring across borders, which matches its small business and enterprise.
- Anyone who wants payroll handled in the subscription instead of added on, since included.
- Teams that work mainly from an Apple phone, since the app listed is for ios.
Who should look elsewhere
- Billy, if its starting figure of DKK 160 fits a shortlist built around day to day bookkeeping.
- ANNA Money, listed from £0, if you want the lowest entry figure and do not need included inside the plan.
- Aspire, listed from SGD 0, when the starting figure decides the choice on its own.
Homebase
Who it suits
- Small retail and hospitality teams that exceed 1 set, 1 invitee per event at Flexibits and need cover for Up to 10 employees at 1 location.
- Shift managers who find Appointy too booking led and prefer staff scheduling with HR and payments.
- Budget minded owners comparing Pocket at $19.99 who still want phone support and team tools.
Who should look elsewhere
- Teams larger than Up to 10 employees at 1 location that need broader rosters, where Appointy may fit booking led work better.
- Solo bookers fine within 1 set, 1 invitee per event at Flexibits without staff scheduling extras.
Current offers
Homebase
Current offer
First period offer
6 months free Payroll and Plus Plan: 6 months free
New customers once Payroll is activated
Source, checked September 30, 2026
Questions about each
Deel
How much does Deel cost to start?+
Deel lists a starting price of $14. Across the brands on the site the typical starting figure is €13.15, and among payroll tools it is higher still at €21.40. Deel therefore sits among the lower starting figures in this group.
Is there a free plan for Deel?+
Deel has no free plan, so the entry point of $14 is the first cost you meet. Among the payroll tools here the median free trial runs 30, while free plans are the minority arrangement, so paying from the outset is the normal route with Deel.
Homebase
How much does Homebase cost to start using?+
Paid use starts at $30 for the paid tier, while the entry option without payment stays available for very small teams. You can also evaluate paid tools for 14 days before deciding. That setup lets you match spend to staff size and change tiers as shift needs grow over time.
Does Homebase include an option without payment?+
Yes, an entry option without payment is available for small setups. You can run basic scheduling and team coordination there before moving to paid access at $30. That path helps you confirm fit with your roster and location needs before you commit to billing.