Workyard vs. Homebase

Why Do Contractors Choose Workyard Over Homebase?

Precise time tracking, task-based scheduling, detailed job costing, compliance rules, and more — Workyard has the tools you need to manage your mobile workforce with ease!

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I can see exactly when an employee leaves our shop and arrives at a project site. Before Workyard, I had no way of knowing that.

Brenda Tait

Office Manager, Pro Home and Sunrooms

I’m grateful for the time we’ve saved and the stress of payroll has become so much lighter for us. We can attribute that to Workyard.

Dana Almaraz

Director, Allied Restoration

We’re a service company and crews may have 5-12 jobs a day. With the GPS tool I can let customers know ETAs in real-time.

Ian Cota

Owner, Ic Electric

Easy to use. One step for employees. Easy for me to process payroll and monitor hours on the fly.

Shaun Telford

President, Telford Heating

Weekly time spent on payroll and job allocation went from four hours weekly to less than one hour.

Kathi Smith

Vice President, D&S Electric

I like that I can instantly run a report in Workyard to show me how we’re doing across any of the five projects we’ve got running at the same time.

Kristi Miller

Owner, Eric Miller Electric

Workyard will save me $2,500 in inflated payroll costs from 1 guy alone. Guys would round to a 7 am arrival time. Now I can see 7:18, 7:14 actual arrival times on site.

Dan Hausmann

Owner, American Craftsman Contracting

Workyard vs. Homebase

Looking for the right features and functionality to manage a busy team of contractors? Check out what Workyard offers to see how it stacks up against Homebase!

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Time Tracking
Real-time GPS
Mileage tracking
Rule-based geofencing
Auto clock-in and clock-out
Offline tracking and logging
Time card location tagging
Worker/admin notes on time cards
Downloadable time card reports
GPS breadcrumb trails for worker travel
Facial / biometric clock-in
Manual supervisor clock-ins

Worker Scheduling
Integrated visual calendar
Real-time worker availability
Task/job checklists
Live map view of active workers
Drag-and-drop schedule editing
Bulk schedule updates
Repeatable/recurring tasks
Dispatch route optimization
Downloadable task/project reports
Job and Cost Tracking
Customizable cost codes
Project-based cost tracking
Automatic site visit capture
Project cost tracking by employee
Mileage costing
Worker task updates (files + notes)
Centralized team communications
Real-time project management (updates, reassignments, etc.)
Automated customizable project rules
Receipt tracking
Labor Law Compliance
Meal and rest break reminders
Auto-add/insert meal and rest breaks
Automatic overtime adjustments
Customizable overtime and break rules
Auto-clock rules based on geofencing settings
Location-specific (CA, WA, etc.) break and OT settings
Employee happiness tools

User Experience + Customer Support
Detailed user onboarding
Easy/quick new-user walkthroughs
Intuitive modern interface
User permission settings (user, admin, etc.)
User and team groups (by division, project, etc.)
Manager time card editing and approval
Admin controls via mobile app
Multilingual support
U.S. based customer support team
Detailed self-serve knowledge base
Integrations
QuickBooks (Desktop/Online)
ADP (Workforce Now, Run, etc.)
Sage (50, 100, 300, etc.)
Foundation Software
Gusto
Rippling
Paychex
Paycor
Paylocity
ComputerEase
Oracle NetSuite
Developer API
Export to PDF or CSV (Excel, GSheets, etc.)

Pricing
Base cost	$50 / mo.	$99.95 / mo. (All-in-One, per location)
User cost	$6+ / mo. / user	N/A
Offers?
Offer details	Annual plan saves up to 24%	Available for $1 for the first 2 months
Free trial?
Trial details	14 days (no CC needed)	Basic tier

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How Workyard Compares (User Scores)

Scores from real users on Capterra, the iOS App Store, and the Google Play Store.

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User Reviews
Ease of Use	4.8	4.6
Customer Service	5.0	4.5
Features	4.7	4.5
Value for Price	4.8	4.6
Overall (Capterra) Score	4.9	4.6
iOS Score	4.3	4.8
Android Score	4.2	4.4

Why Choose Workyard?

Construction professionals face unique challenges that require specialized solutions. While Homebase is a robust tool for general workforce management, Workyard offers features specifically designed to meet the needs of construction teams. Here are key reasons why construction professionals should choose Workyard over Homebase:

1. Advanced Time Tracking and GPS Features

Workyard provides real-time GPS tracking, which is crucial for construction teams spread across multiple job sites. This feature allows managers to monitor employee locations during work hours, ensuring that workers are on-site and engaged in their tasks. In contrast, Homebase only offers GPS snapshots at clock-in and clock-out, lacking continuous real-time tracking.

Additionally, Workyard includes mileage tracking, an essential feature for businesses that need to reimburse employees for travel between job sites. This ensures accurate calculation of travel costs and proper compensation, a feature not available in Homebase.

2. Project and Cost Management

Construction projects require meticulous cost tracking and management, and Workyard excels in this area with features like customizable cost codes, project-based cost tracking, and project cost tracking by employee. These capabilities allow construction managers to monitor expenses at a granular level, ensuring that projects remain within budget. Homebase lacks these advanced project management and cost tracking features, making it less suitable for the construction industry.

3. Automatic Site Visit Capture and Geofencing

Workyard’s automatic site visit capture feature logs visits to job sites without the need for manual input, enhancing accountability and reporting. The platform also includes rule-based geofencing, ensuring that employees can only clock in and out within designated areas, reducing time theft and increasing the accuracy of time tracking. Homebase lacks both automatic site visit capture and geofencing capabilities, limiting its effectiveness for construction teams operating across various locations.

4. Comprehensive Compliance Tools

Workyard offers robust labor law compliance tools, including customizable overtime and break rules, automatic overtime adjustments, and location-specific break and overtime settings. These features help construction companies comply with complex labor regulations, reducing the risk of legal issues and penalties. While Homebase does offer some compliance tools, it does not provide the same level of customization and specificity required for construction teams operating in multiple jurisdictions.

5. Integration and Reporting

Workyard supports integrations with industry-specific software like Foundation Software and ComputerEase, providing smooth workflow and data management for construction professionals. The platform also allows exporting data to PDF or CSV formats, facilitating detailed reporting and analysis. Homebase, while integrated with several payroll and HR systems, does not offer the same level of integration with construction-specific tools, limiting its utility for construction management.

6. Task and Project Management

Workyard includes advanced task and project management features, such as worker task updates (with files and notes), real-time project management (including updates and reassignments), and automated customizable project rules. These features enable managers to assign tasks, monitor progress, and make adjustments in real-time, ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and on schedule. In contrast, Homebase focuses more on general employee scheduling and lacks these specialized project management capabilities.

The Bottom Line

In summary, Workyard offers features specifically designed for the construction industry, such as advanced time tracking, project and cost management, automatic site visit capture, compliance tools, and robust task management. These make Workyard a better fit for construction professionals compared to Homebase, which is more suited for general workforce management but lacks the specialized tools required for complex construction projects.

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What Workyard Offers

Workforce management built for the field — trusted by over 50,000 construction and field service pros across the U.S.

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