# What Claude (Anthropic) with web search answered for workforce scheduling software (small businesses) on 2026-10-28

## In short

On 2026-10-28, Claude (Anthropic) with web search was asked "best workforce scheduling software for small businesses". It named 7 brands, in this order: Homebase, Connecteam, Sling, 7shifts, Deputy, UK and G2.

| Fact | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Question | best workforce scheduling software for small businesses |
| Asked on | 2026-10-28 |
| Engine | Claude (Anthropic) with web search |
| Model | claude-opus-5 |
| Brands named | 7 |
| Sources cited | 6 |
| Audience | small businesses |
| Coverage | Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included. |
| Last verified | 2026-10-28 |

Page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/s/workforce-scheduling-software-small-businesses-2026-10-28
Coverage: Claude (Anthropic) with web search. Other engines not included.

## The answer, as recorded

Asked on 2026-10-28 through Claude (Anthropic) with web search (model claude-opus-5).

> ## My picks, in order
> 
> **1. Homebase - best default for most US small businesses**
> Scheduling + time clock + team messaging + hiring and basic HR in one app, and the free Basic tier covers one location with up to ~10 employees. Key quirk: core paid plans are priced *per location*, not per employee, so hiring your 15th person doesn't raise your base cost - great if you're one busy site, less great if you run many small locations. Payroll is an add-on (~$39/mo + $6/employee paid). ([Capterra comparison](https://www.capterra.com/compare/121248-153076/When-I-Work-vs-Homebase))
> 
> **2. When I Work - best if you just want scheduling, cheap and simple**
> Starts around $2.50/user/mo, which makes it the cheapest credible option at small headcounts. Clean scheduling, shift swaps, availability, light time tracking. Pick this over Homebase if you don't need the HR/hiring extras and your team is small enough that per-user beats per-location. ([Capterra](https://capterra.com/compare/121248-167811/When-I-Work-vs-Deputy))
> 
> **3. Connecteam - best for deskless/field teams**
> Scheduling plus GPS clock-in, task checklists, forms, and internal comms in one mobile app. Free for up to 10 users, ~$29/mo for 3

## Brands named, in the order the engine gave

| Position | Brand | How it was named |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homebase | mentioned |
| 2 | Connecteam | recommended |
| 3 | Sling | mentioned |
| 4 | 7shifts | mentioned |
| 5 | Deputy | recommended |
| 6 | UK | mentioned |
| 7 | G2 | compared |

## Sources the engine cited

- https://www.capterra.com/compare/121248-153076/When-I-Work-vs-Homebase (review)
- https://capterra.com/compare/121248-167811/When-I-Work-vs-Deputy (review)
- https://getzelos.com/ca/sling-alternatives-deskless-workforce (other)
- https://www.selecthub.com/employee-scheduling-software/7shifts-vs-sling/ (other)
- https://capterra.com/compare/153076-167811/Homebase-vs-Deputy (review)
- https://www.capterra.com/p/142542/Sling/pricing/ (review)

The question page: https://bikoosh.com/answers/q/workforce-scheduling-software/small-businesses

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