A UK-native Homebase alternative
Homebase has a generous free tier, but it’s US-first and prices paid plans per location, with holiday and compliance built around US rules. WagePilot is UK-native, flat per site, with UK holiday accrual and geofenced clock-in.
The bill, side by side
Here's what a clocking-in team of ten typically pays. WagePilot is flat per site with staff never charged per head. Hiring never moves the bill, so the price only changes if you open another venue.
WagePilot
Flat£29 /site, per month
Unlimited staff · clock-in and payroll export included.
Hiring never moves it
Homebase
free / ~£20+
Free tier, then per location (US-first) · team of 10.
Priced per their model above
Indicative entry-level figures for a clocking-in team of ten, as of June 2026. Tiers change. Always check current pricing. We compare on pricing model, not a "cheapest" claim.
See the full flat pricingWagePilot vs Homebase, line by line
The honest head-to-head: where WagePilot is the better fit, and where it isn't.
| Feature | WagePilot | Homebase |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat per site, never per head | Free, then per location |
| UK holiday accrual (12.07%) | Built in | US-first |
| GBP-native, UK support | Yes | US-first |
| Geofenced clock-in | Included | Tier-dependent |
| Live labour-cost board | Live, ticking total | Reporting-led |
| CSV payroll export (UK) | Xero/Sage/BrightPay | US payroll-focused |
| Best for | UK small businesses | US small businesses |
Prices and features as of June 2026. Tiers change, so always check current figures. We compare on pricing model, not a "cheapest" claim.
Why teams pick WagePilot
- UK-native: 12.07% accrual, NMW record-keeping, GBP billing
- Flat £29/month per site rather than per-location paid plans
- A live labour-cost board and earnings gauge built for UK margins
When Homebase might suit you better
Homebase’s free tier is generous and its US feature set is broad, so if you’re US-based, or its free plan covers everything you need, it’s a strong choice. WagePilot is built specifically for UK businesses: UK holiday law, GBP billing, NMW record-keeping and a live cost board.
Worked cost example: a café that grows
The same business over a year: 10 staff on one site, then 25, then a second site and 40 staff. What WagePilot costs at each step, and how Homebase’s bill moves.
- Month 1: 10 staff, 1 site
- WagePilot £29 a month
- Month 6: 25 staff, 1 site
- WagePilot £29 a month
- Month 12: 40 staff, 2 sites
- WagePilot £58 a month
- Homebase over the same year
- Free tier, then per-location paid plans
- Clock-in (GPS, QR, kiosk) on WagePilot
- Included on every plan
WagePilot figures are its published October 2026 prices. The rival line describes its pricing model only, not a quote: tiers and add-ons change, so check their current pricing for your team. WagePilot estimates pay for your payroll; it does not run payroll.
The cost as you grow
Per-seat pricing means every hire nudges the bill up. With WagePilot it stays flat. Here's the gap as the team grows.
See full pricing| Your team | Typical per-seat tool | WagePilot |
|---|---|---|
| 3 staff | ~£12/mo | Free · 1 site |
| 25 staff | ~£100/mo | £29 · 1 site |
| 50 staff | ~£200/mo | £29 · 1 site |
| 80 staff | ~£320/mo | £58 · 2 sites |
| 150 staff | ~£600/mo | £87 · 3 sites |
| 200 staff | ~£800/mo | £145 · 5 sites |
Per-seat figures assume a typical ~£4/user/month all-in rate (many tools sit £3–£6/user). Indicative, for illustration.
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WagePilot vs Homebase: your questions
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Can I run WagePilot alongside Homebase while I switch?
Does WagePilot run payroll, tax or payslips?
Does WagePilot track staff location all day?
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