KareShift vs Person Centred Software
Person Centred Software is strong on care documentation. KareShift does care planning too — plus rostering, ADL charting, and compliance. Every feature is included in the one aged-care plan, at transparent per-bed pricing.
Try KareShift Free — 90 DaysNo 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: 28-Aug-2026
Person Centred Software
Contact sales — enterprise pricing
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Pricing | Contact sales |
| Contract | Enterprise agreement |
| Implementation | Dedicated onboarding + training |
| Modules | Care planning suite pricing |
Source: personcentredsoftware.com, Jul 2026. Competitor pricing may change — we verify quarterly. Contact competitors directly for current rates.
KareShift
Per-bed pricing — transparent, no sales calls
| Facility size | Monthly cost |
|---|---|
| 30 beds | A$249/mo billed annually (A$299 monthly) + GST |
| 60 beds | A$459/mo billed annually (A$569 monthly) + GST |
| 100 beds | A$739/mo billed annually (A$929 monthly) + GST |
30 beds included. +A$7/bed above 30 on annual billing (A$9 monthly). 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 billed annually
One plan with every feature. Self-service setup. Start in minutes.
KareShift (100 beds)
A$739/mo billed annually
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
✗ indicates the feature was not present in publicly accessible documentation or website at time of verification. Verify directly with each vendor before making a purchasing decision.
| Feature | Person Centred Software | KareShift |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Contact sales | A$249/mo per-bed, billed annually (A$299 monthly) |
| Rostering | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Care-specific |
| ADL charting | ✓ Strong — core focus | ✓ Mobile-first |
| Care plans | ✓ Strong — digital care planning | ✓ Versioned + templated |
| Clinical observations | ✓ | ✓ Vitals tracking |
| AN-ACC tracking | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Automated |
| SIRS compliance | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Deadline tracking |
| Care minutes | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Proportional tracking |
| Handover | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Structured |
| eMAR / Medication management | ✓ Via Medi-Map integration (personcentredsoftware.com, Aug 2026) | ✓ Built-in eMAR — orders, rounds, PRN, controlled drugs, MAR chart, allergy alerts, error reports |
| Custom forms | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Included (conditional logic, PDF export, signature pad) |
| Xero Payroll integration | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Direct timesheet sync, employee mapping, earnings rate mapping (Aged Care plan) |
| Payroll CSV/XLSX/PDF export | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Multi-country (AU/NZ/GB/CA with country-specific fields) |
| Invoicing | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Invoicing with credit notes, receipts, PDF export |
| Two-factor authentication | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ TOTP + trusted devices + admin reset + audit trail |
| Countries supported | UK + AU (personcentredsoftware.com, Aug 2026) | AU, NZ, UK, CA — country-specific compliance, payroll, pricing |
| Trial | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | 90 days free |
| Data location | Australia (UK-origin, AU servers) | AWS Sydney (care data) |
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
- Built-in eMAR — no third-party integration needed (PCS uses Medi-Map)
- Invoicing engine with credit notes, receipts, and PDF export
- Xero Payroll integration — direct timesheet sync, employee mapping (Aged Care plan)
- Multi-country payroll export (AU/NZ/GB/CA with country-specific fields)
- Custom forms with conditional logic, PDF export, signature pad
- Two-factor authentication (TOTP + trusted devices + admin reset)
- 90-day free trial (no commitment required)
- Per-bed pricing (not enterprise contracts)
- 4 countries supported (AU, NZ, UK, CA)
- AN-ACC + SIRS + care minutes built into the core platform
- Care minutes tracking with threshold alerts + RN coverage monitoring (at-a-glance cover per shift window)
- Restrictive practices register with audit trail
- Cancellation policy automation — auto-charges late cancels / no-shows
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 everything except Xero Payroll sync and payroll export — 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, up to 30 beds. Everything except Xero Payroll sync and payroll export, which need a paid plan. No enterprise sales process.
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