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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Homebase

    Score7.5 out of 10
    N/AHomebase 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

    PeopleGuru™

    Score7.4 out of 10
    N/APeopleGuru is a cloud-based Human Capital Management solution designed for mid-market organizations. From recruitment to retirement, PeopleGuru HCM manages the entire employee life cycle. PeopleGuru's single platform, single database, solution includes: HR, Payroll, Benefits Management, Onboarding, Recruiting, Reporting and Analytics, ACA Management, Salary Administration, Performance Management, and Social Collaboration Tools. In addition to PeopleGuru's next generation technology, PeopleGuru…N/A
    Pricing
    HomebasePeopleGuru™
    Editions & Modules
    Essentials
    $14
    per month
    Plus
    $35
    per month
    All-in-one
    $70
    per month
    Basic
    Free
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    HomebasePeopleGuru™
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeRequired
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    Community Pulse
    HomebasePeopleGuru™
    Considered Both Products
    Homebase
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    PeopleGuru™
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    85%
    Would buy again
    11 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    11 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    92%
    Happy with the feature set
    12 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    100%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    11 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    75%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    Features
    HomebasePeopleGuru™
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Homebase and PeopleGuru™
    Feature
    Homebase
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleGuru™
    6.5
    13 Ratings
    23% below category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings5.812 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings5.711 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings7.710 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.011 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings4.49 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings8.19 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings6.99 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Homebase and PeopleGuru™
    Feature
    Homebase
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleGuru™
    7.5
    12 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings7.712 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings8.39 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings4.28 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.211 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings7.810 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings9.04 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Homebase and PeopleGuru™
    Feature
    Homebase
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleGuru™
    6.6
    11 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings7.311 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings5.911 Ratings
    Annual carry-forward and encashment00 Ratings6.79 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Homebase and PeopleGuru™
    Feature
    Homebase
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleGuru™
    8.1
    13 Ratings
    2% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings7.913 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings8.213 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings7.810 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings8.96 Ratings
    View job history00 Ratings7.99 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of Homebase and PeopleGuru™
    Feature
    Homebase
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleGuru™
    6.0
    5 Ratings
    29% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings6.05 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Homebase and PeopleGuru™
    Feature
    Homebase
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleGuru™
    6.6
    13 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Report builder00 Ratings5.913 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings6.313 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings7.76 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Homebase and PeopleGuru™
    Feature
    Homebase
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleGuru™
    7.6
    10 Ratings
    6% below category average
    New hire portal00 Ratings7.910 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings7.26 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Homebase and PeopleGuru™
    Feature
    Homebase
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleGuru™
    7.3
    2 Ratings
    10% below category average
    Corporate goal setting00 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings7.22 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings7.32 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Homebase and PeopleGuru™
    Feature
    Homebase
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleGuru™
    6.4
    4 Ratings
    22% below category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings6.24 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings6.43 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings6.24 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings6.43 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings6.53 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Homebase and PeopleGuru™
    Feature
    Homebase
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleGuru™
    6.1
    2 Ratings
    25% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings5.51 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings6.32 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Homebase and PeopleGuru™
    Feature
    Homebase
    -
    Ratings
    PeopleGuru™
    6.9
    6 Ratings
    14% below category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings7.15 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings7.65 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings6.33 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings6.44 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings8.12 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings6.25 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings6.75 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    HomebasePeopleGuru™
    Small Businesses
    When I Work
    Score6.5 out of 10
    UZIO
    Score9.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    When I Work
    Score6.5 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    No answers on this topic
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    HomebasePeopleGuru™
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (3 ratings)
    7.3
    (13 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    6.4
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.7
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    1.0
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.5
    (2 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.6
    (13 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    HomebasePeopleGuru™
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Homebase
    Homebase is a very cost-effective program that does a good job tracking employee hours as well as what employees are working on. It is extremely easy to use and has a lot of self-service features, which give employees information at their fingertips. Homebase integrates well with our payroll provider.
    Incentivized
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    PeopleGuru™
    I'd say PeopleGuru is well suited for most businesses -- a more significant (200+ employees) company may want to use something with a sleeker design. This provider is willing to work with cannabis businesses, which is unusual for payroll providers now.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Homebase
    • It is very easy to use!
    • It remembers the days employees ask for off when making future schedules.
    • Is amazing at keeping track of employees schedules! Especially in a restaurant/bar setting!
    • The reminders an hour before to remember to go to work are helpful!
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    PeopleGuru™
    • One system for all human resource functions.
    • Easy ticketing function if you have an issue with the software.
    • Cost effective option.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Homebase
    • The messaging features in Homebase are not consistent across the platform. In the app you can mass message everyone, however using the website you cannot, at least not at the price point that we are using.
    • The roles for employees and how to navigate them can be confusing especially when trying to schedule one employee in two different departments.
    • The separation of departments is a bit rigid and makes it difficult for universal employees to be scheduled easily.
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    PeopleGuru™
    • Position change future dating
    • Timecard reporting including approval (multiple reports to show timecard with approval)
    • W2 Reconciliation Reports (had to calculate wages to verify accuracy)
    • Benefit Plan effective dating & how it affects the deduction effective dating (results in payroll errors if not careful)
    Incentivized
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Homebase
    No answers on this topic
    PeopleGuru™
    The software is cost-effective and exceeds our needs compared to the previous software.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Homebase
    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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    PeopleGuru™
    The software is intuitive and user friendly.
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    Support Rating
    Homebase
    No answers on this topic
    PeopleGuru™
    The customer service is great for the most part. There are a few issues with tax filings but overall I am pleased with the customer service provided by PeopleGuru.
    Incentivized
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    Online Training
    Homebase
    No answers on this topic
    PeopleGuru™
    The trainer was difficult to understand.
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    Implementation Rating
    Homebase
    No answers on this topic
    PeopleGuru™
    The implementation process was cumbersome and stressful. It took an extremely long time to complete this process. We had to learn a lot on the fly because this was the first implementation for all of us. The process would have been a lot easier if there was a third party that could assist with a lot of the work required to transfer and verify data.
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    Alternatives Considered
    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!
    Incentivized
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    PeopleGuru™
    PeopleGuru is better than other cannabis-friendly payroll systems, like CheckWriters or MyPaperlessOffice (companies so small they were not available in your dropdown). It is not as good as bigger companies that are not cannabis-friendly, like ADP or Paylocity. ADP is super expensive but given the choice I would be with Paylocity over PeopleGuru.
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    Return on Investment
    Homebase
    • 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
    Incentivized
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    PeopleGuru™
    • Less platforms that need to be managed or maintained
    • Less platforms to pay monthly or annual fees for
    • More costly than Gusto
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    PeopleGuru™ Screenshots

    Screenshot of A single employee profile panel stores all employee data including personal documents, PTO requests, banking, skills, certifications, and awards.Screenshot of PeopleGuru HCM is delivered with client defined dashboards which can be configured and controlled by an employee and/or administrator to improve the employee experience and drive user adoption. All dashboards can be exported to Excel.Screenshot of A user experience designed to help employees select the right benefits for themselves, family members, and dependents.Screenshot of The Employee Master, which can be used to manage a large, dynamic workforce. Filter by different locations, departments, or other various structures.Screenshot of the employee portal, available either via mobile or self-service, where employees have access to their pay stubs, W-2s, compensation statements, and PTO management.Screenshot of PeopleGuru's Daily Feed- communication platform to engage, reward, recognize, and collaborate with people. With the Daily Feed, employees can communicate with work groups, use direct private messaging, and publish posts for their peers.