Free roster software

You can use AI tools like ChatGPT to draft a roster, but you'd still need to manually input it into a spreadsheet and handle updates, sharing, and employee requests yourself. Homebase is built specifically for this. You can use our built-in AI Assistants to get suggested shifts, then publish directly to your team's phones, sync with time tracking, and let staff handle time-off requests and shift swaps automatically. No manual work, no spreadsheets.

Homebase is a top-rated free roster app designed specifically for hourly teams. The app is free for businesses with up to 10 employees and one location. It combines roster management, scheduling, and team communication in one place—no spreadsheets, no juggling multiple tools, and no credit card required.

Start by signing up for a free Homebase account. Then, add your employees, their roles, collect their availability, and set wage rates. Once your team is set up, simply drag shifts onto the schedule builder or use a template. Publish to everyone's phones and they can view schedules, request time off, and swap shifts right in the app.

Our free staff roster app includes scheduling, team messaging, mobile time clock, and shift management—all in one place. Unlike most free alternatives, Homebase is much more than just a roster list — it gives you all the key tools needed to run your whole team.

Yes. The Homebase mobile app is free for your entire team, up to ten people. They can view schedules, request time off, pick up open shifts, and swap coverage from their phones at no cost.

Homebase integrates with popular POS systems including Clover, Square, Toast, and others. Sync labor costs and sales data to see profitability in real time. You can see our full list of integrations here.