BuOnly vs Homebase
Homebase is built for chains, compliance, and payroll upsells. BuOnly is built for the owner who still screenshots the fridge and texts the group chat.
We are not competing on free seats
Homebase's free tier is a moat for 10+ employees. If you have three baristas and a baker, you do not need HR software — you need next week's grid published before Sunday night.
| BuOnly | Homebase | |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | 3–15 people, one location | Growing teams, multi-location |
| Staff experience | Tap a link — no install | Staff app + accounts |
| Pricing model | $19/location, honest trial | Free tier, paid payroll/features |
| GPS / monitoring | No | Often included |
| Your job Monday | Publish grid, paste WhatsApp | Onboard staff to app |
When Homebase is the right call
You have 20+ staff, need payroll filing, or HR compliance is non-negotiable. BuOnly will not pretend to be that product.
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