Bookafy vs. Homebase

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Bookafy
Score 9.0 out of 10
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
Bookafy is an online appointment scheduling solution targeted at a variety of industries. The vendor’s value proposition is that their solution is simple to use, fully customizable, has an elegant user interface and can be embedded into the business user’s website. Support is available via phone, email or chat.
$9
per month
Homebase
Score 7.3 out of 10
N/A
Homebase in San Francisco offers restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and retailers their employee scheduling and time tracking tools with scheduling optimization and team messaging for coordinating shifts; service includes a free time tracking app.
$14
per month
Pricing
BookafyHomebase
Editions & Modules
Pro
$9
per month
Pro+
$13
per month
Enterprise
Contact sales team
Essentials
$14
per month
Plus
$35
per month
All-in-one
$70
per month
Basic
Free
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
BookafyHomebase
Free Trial
YesYes
Free/Freemium Version
YesYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details30% discount available for annual pricing.
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Community Pulse
BookafyHomebase
Considered Both Products
Bookafy
Chose Bookafy
Bookafy is more advanced and has more features that I need comparing to these other brands. Calendly is very basic while Bookfy offers more robust features.
Chose Bookafy
The main decision for Bookafy was influenced by the lifetime deal and Zoom integration. Bookafy doesn't embed as well as Calendly. It also doesn't have the ability to set up hidden meetings. Meetfox is all through a browser which is convenient for that not tech savvy but it …
Chose Bookafy
I have used both Bookafy and Calendly and they both honestly helped to streamline the booking process and save us a lot of time. That being said Bookafy is great because it automates scheduling, and reminders and integrates with other software. It also allows customers to …
Chose Bookafy
I used Calendly before and I like the Bookafy UI better... Also, we like the price structure more for what we get with Bookafy.
Homebase
Chose Homebase
Paycom has a time tracking feature that integrates seamlessly with payroll. Homebase is more useful as a standalone software where you don't need payroll. With Homebase, you are only paying for what you need, versus with Paycom, where you have to purchase a whole suite of …
Chose Homebase
Homebase is simpler to use. Easier to navigate and is much cheaper than other alternatives! We had trouble when I worked as they were harder to reach our ROI. Deputy was too expensive and it was the reason we decided on Homebase! Employees also find it easy to use on their end!
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User Ratings
BookafyHomebase
Likelihood to Recommend
8.7
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8.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
BookafyHomebase
Likelihood to Recommend
Bookafy works great to send potential clients your available times for meetings. They can schedule the meetings in less than 1 minute. They get an email notification confirming the appointment and later on, a text message with reminders, just before the event.
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I loved using Homebase! The best feature, by far, is scheduling in shifts! It really could not be easier! For restaurants and bars it is the easiest and best software! Using the payroll feature can be very easy! The only downfall is trying to separate scheduled worked hours and overtime. The layout is simple and easy to navigate. The only real con I can think of is that lag.
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Pros
  • Appointment reminders.
  • Scheduling.
  • Agenda and Calendar views for organization.
  • Integrations.
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  • Track hours.
  • Allow employees to see accumulated time.
  • Good analytics.
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Cons
  • It can be difficult with the back and forth of rescheduling meetings
  • You have to remember to manually block off time on your calendar
  • The calendar tab can be confusing at times
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  • Notifications could be more punctual
  • Employees should be able to pick up shifts outside of their scheduled times! Right now managers need to do it.
  • Importing hours on QBO payroll could use attention. Doesn't separate normal hours from overtime.
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Usability
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Homebase is very easy to use. Not a lot of training or direction is needed to get it going. Easy feature to track employee hours. Able to use centrally located tablets for employees to clock in and out. A very cost-effective system that also saves time when processing payroll. Employees love its features.
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Alternatives Considered
The main decision for Bookafy was influenced by the lifetime deal and Zoom integration. Bookafy doesn't embed as well as Calendly. It also doesn't have the ability to set up hidden meetings. MeetFox is all through a browser which is convenient for that not tech savvy but it lacked security features. Calendly feels more intuitive and easier to set up. I didn't want to keep paying monthly.
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Paycom has a time tracking feature that integrates seamlessly with payroll. Homebase is more useful as a standalone software where you don't need payroll. With Homebase, you are only paying for what you need, versus with Paycom, where you have to purchase a whole suite of products that you may or may not need or use.
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Return on Investment
  • On time meetings.
  • Some configuration was somewhat confusing.
  • Allow me to send people my personalized link.
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  • Homebase has made the day to day management of employees easier, freeing up time for management to work on other things that help secure customer satisfaction.
  • It has also made payroll easier since it's implementation and allowed for fewer mistakes than the previous manual method, leading to less monetary mistakes and happier employees.
  • Homebase has made monitoring hours and overtime, as well as completion of internship and volunteer hours, much easier to monitor, leading to less confusion and more satisfied volunteers, interns, and payroll managers
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ScreenShots

Bookafy Screenshots

Screenshot of Online appointment scheduling made easy, with a beautiful user interface, simplicity for the customer and powerful customization and integrations.Screenshot of Business settings allow unlimited services, unlimited staff members and many other custom settings.Screenshot of Custom automation... decide when your reminders go out, if you want review requests sent, and much more.Screenshot of Customize staff schedules, availability, services and allow your staff to sync with Google or Outlook calendarsScreenshot of Match your brand design with custom colors on your own online scheduling tool.