Aged Care

KareShift vs Person Centred Software

Person Centred Software is strong on care documentation. KareShift does care planning too — plus rostering, ADL charting, and compliance. All features included on every plan at transparent per-bed pricing.

Try KareShift Free — 90 Days

No credit card · No lock-in · No enterprise sales process

Person Centred Software is established in digital care (especially care plans and documentation). KareShift covers both operations and care delivery — rostering, ADL charting, AN-ACC, SIRS, and compliance — at transparent per-bed pricing without enterprise contracts.

Pricing comparison

Last verified: 14-Jul-2026

Person Centred Software

Contact sales — enterprise pricing

Detail Info
PricingContact sales
ContractEnterprise agreement
ImplementationDedicated onboarding + training
ModulesCare planning suite pricing

Source: personcentredsoftware.com, Jul 2026

KareShift

Per-bed pricing — transparent, no sales calls

Facility size Monthly cost
30 beds A$249/mo + GST
60 beds A$459–519/mo + GST
100 beds A$739–879/mo + GST

30 beds included. +A$7–9/bed above 30. Unlimited workers. Same price for everyone — no hidden discounts, no sales negotiations.

No sales calls. No surprises.

Person Centred Software

Contact sales

Enterprise pricing, dedicated implementation, training programs required

KareShift (30 beds)

A$249/mo

All features included. Self-service setup. Start in minutes.

KareShift (100 beds)

A$739–879/mo

Same features. Per-bed scaling. No enterprise lock-in.

KareShift prices exclude GST. Person Centred Software pricing not publicly available — requires sales engagement.

Feature-by-feature comparison

Feature Person Centred Software KareShift
Pricing Contact sales A$249/mo per-bed
Rostering Unknown ✓ Care-specific
ADL charting ✓ Strong — core focus ✓ Mobile-first
Care plans ✓ Strong — digital care planning ✓ Versioned + templated
Clinical observations ✓ Vitals tracking
AN-ACC tracking Unknown ✓ Automated
SIRS compliance Unknown ✓ Deadline tracking
Care minutes Unknown ✓ Proportional tracking
Handover Unknown ✓ Structured
Trial Unknown 90 days free
Data location Australia (UK-origin, AU servers) AWS Sydney

Honest assessment

Where Person Centred Software is stronger

  • Established digital care platform (UK + AU presence)
  • Strong on care documentation — purpose-built for person-centred care
  • Larger customer base with proven implementations
  • Dedicated training programs and onboarding support
  • Mature care planning workflows refined over years
  • Specialist focus on documentation and evidence of care delivery

Where KareShift is stronger

  • Transparent pricing — no sales calls, no enterprise contracts
  • Self-service setup — start in minutes, not weeks
  • Broader platform: rostering + care + compliance in one tool
  • 90-day free trial (no commitment required)
  • Per-bed pricing (not enterprise contracts)
  • Australian-built from day one
  • AN-ACC + SIRS + care minutes built into the core platform

Signs it's time to switch

  • You want transparent pricing without going through a sales process
  • You want rostering + care delivery in one integrated tool
  • You need AN-ACC tracking and SIRS compliance built in — not as separate modules
  • You want self-service onboarding without a dedicated implementation project
  • You want 90 days to evaluate the platform without commitment or contracts
  • You prefer Australian-built software with per-bed pricing that scales predictably

When to stay with Person Centred Software

Care documentation is primary focus

If digital care documentation and evidence-based care planning is your primary requirement, PCS has deep specialisation in this area with years of refinement.

Already invested in PCS

If you've already completed PCS implementation and your team is trained on their workflows, switching has a transition cost. Stick with what's working.

Large group with enterprise contract

If you're a large aged care group with an enterprise PCS contract that meets your needs and your team relies on their established training and support programs, the relationship is working.

Frequently asked questions

PCS is a specialist in digital care planning with deep documentation workflows. KareShift offers versioned, templated care plans as part of a broader platform that also includes rostering, ADL charting, AN-ACC tracking, and SIRS compliance. If care documentation is your only need, PCS is strong. If you want operations + care in one tool, KareShift covers more ground.

KareShift includes care-specific rostering as a core feature — no separate system needed. You get rostering, timesheets, clock-in/out, and shift management alongside care delivery tools. PCS focuses on care documentation and may require a separate rostering tool for workforce management.

Yes. KareShift offers a 90-day free trial with all features included — no credit card, no contract, no sales process required. Self-service signup takes minutes. PCS typically requires a sales engagement and enterprise agreement before you can access the platform.

Operations + care delivery. One platform.

90 days free. All features. No enterprise sales process.

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Questions? Email hello@kareshift.com

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