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Head-to-head · Gym Staff Scheduling Software

TCP Workforce Management vs Homebase

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score TCP Workforce Management #4 in Gym Staff Scheduling Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 5 features Visit TCP Software
Homebase #5 in Gym Staff Scheduling Software 9.0/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 5 features Visit Homebase

TCP Workforce Management leads on 0 checks, Homebase on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreTCP Workforce Management · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly Homebase
  • Free trialonly Homebase
  • Most featuresHomebase · 1 of 5

TCP Workforce Management scores higher on our rubric for gym staff scheduling software: 9.1 against 9.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #5.

TCP Workforce Management is the better fit for larger gyms needing compliance and forecasting. Homebase is the better fit for multi-location gyms wanting free scheduling.

  • TCP Workforce Management fits best

    Larger gyms needing compliance and forecasting

  • Homebase fits best

    Multi-location gyms wanting free scheduling

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Side by side

Feature TCP Workforce Management 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Homebase 9.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 9.0
Ranking #4 in Gym Staff Scheduling Software #5 in Gym Staff Scheduling Software
Best for Larger gyms needing compliance and forecasting Multi-location gyms wanting free scheduling
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request $30/mo
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS
Support Phone, Email, Community · 24/7 Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML SOC 2, PCI DSS
Integrations 7 integrations 17 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market
Features TCP Workforce Management 0/5 · Homebase 1/5
Availability management Not checked yet Not checked yet
Shift swaps Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Trainer scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Multi-location scheduling Not checked yet Not checked yet
Built-in time clock Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Staff limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Demand forecasting and auto-build scheduling support coverage planning
  • Skills, certifications, geofencing, and compliance controls add oversight
  • Web, mobile, API, payroll, HCM, HRIS, and ERP connectivity
  • Free Basic plan with scheduling and workforce features
  • AI scheduling, templates, conflict detection, and forecasting
  • Web, iOS, and Android apps with 15 listed integrations
Cons
  • Advanced scheduling and labor controls require the Professional plan
  • Enterprise capabilities use custom pricing
  • The suite covers more than scheduling, which may exceed simpler gym needs
  • Paid plans are priced per location, which scales with site count
  • The broad workforce feature set may exceed simple scheduling needs
  • The listed paid rates require annual billing
Our verdict

TCP Workforce Management is a cloud-based suite for hourly and shift-based workforces, including employee scheduling, time and attendance, leave management, labor reporting, compliance controls, forecasting, labor optimization, and…

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Homebase is workforce management software for hourly, shift-based teams, including gyms and other small businesses. It brings scheduling, availability collection, time-off management, open-shift coverage, shift swaps, time tracking, team…

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  1. TCP Workforce ManagementGym Staff Scheduling Software 9.1Pricing on request
  2. HomebaseGym Staff Scheduling Software 9.0Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • TCP Workforce Management — where it wins

    • Demand forecasting and auto-build scheduling support coverage planning
    • Skills, certifications, geofencing, and compliance controls add oversight
    • Web, mobile, API, payroll, HCM, HRIS, and ERP connectivity

    Where it doesn't

    • Advanced scheduling and labor controls require the Professional plan
    • Enterprise capabilities use custom pricing
    • The suite covers more than scheduling, which may exceed simpler gym needs
  • Homebase — where it wins

    • Free Basic plan with scheduling and workforce features
    • AI scheduling, templates, conflict detection, and forecasting
    • Web, iOS, and Android apps with 15 listed integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid plans are priced per location, which scales with site count
    • The broad workforce feature set may exceed simple scheduling needs
    • The listed paid rates require annual billing
  • TCP Workforce Management9.1/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad workforce suite for larger gyms that need forecasting, controls, and labor visibility.

    Visit TCP SoftwareFull verdict →
  • Homebase9.0/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Flexible scheduling for multi-location gyms, with a free tier and AI-assisted planning.

    Visit HomebaseFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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