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Staff rostering and timesheet apps compared

Rosters, clock-ins and timesheets in one app saves hours every pay run.

At a glance

Tool	Good fit for	Free option
Connecteam	deskless and field teams	Free plan for small teams
Deputy	hospitality, retail and healthcare rosters	Free trial
Homebase	small hourly teams in the US and Canada	Free Basic plan

What to compare

Mobile time clock, with GPS if staff work on site.
Shift swaps that managers approve in the app.
Payroll export to the payroll software you already use.
Local award or overtime rules where you operate.

Connecteam

Good fit for: deskless and field teams

Connecteam combines scheduling, a time clock, checklists and team chat in one app. Its Small Business plan is free for up to 10 users.

Try Connecteam

Deputy

Good fit for: hospitality, retail and healthcare rosters

Deputy, founded in Australia, handles rostering, time and attendance, and award interpretation in supported countries.

Try Deputy

Homebase

Good fit for: small hourly teams in the US and Canada

Homebase's Basic plan is free for one location with up to 10 employees and covers basic scheduling and time tracking. Paid plans add more features, and payroll is an add-on.

Try Homebase

Our suggestion

Try Connecteam's free plan first if your team is small. Larger rostered workplaces with complex pay rules should trial Deputy.

Sources

Sources checked 15 October 2026.