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KareShift vs Astalty

Astalty charges about $30 for each worker you add. The bigger you grow, the more you save.

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Astalty charges ~$30/worker/month (Source: Capterra, Jul 2026) with no minimum. Good for 1–2 workers. At 5+, KareShift ($49/mo) is cheaper. Astalty focuses on support coordination + scheduling; KareShift adds full SCHADS calculations, aged care, and in-app messaging.

Pricing comparison

Last verified: 10-Aug-2026

Astalty

Per-worker pricing — ~$30/worker/month

Team size Monthly cost
2 workers$60/mo
5 workers$150/mo
10 workers$300/mo
20 workers$600/mo
50 workers$1,500/mo

Source: Capterra, Jul 2026. Competitor pricing may change — we verify quarterly. Contact competitors directly for current rates.

KareShift

Predictable per-tier pricing

Team size Monthly cost
2 workers A$49/mo + GST
5 workers A$49/mo + GST
10 workers A$99/mo + GST
20 workers A$99/mo + GST
50 workers A$249/mo + GST

Admins always free. No per-worker charges. Same price for everyone — no hidden discounts, no sales negotiations.

Annual savings vs Astalty (~$30/worker)

5 workers

Save $1,212/yr

Astalty: $150/mo · KareShift: $49/mo

10 workers

Save $2,412/yr

Astalty: $300/mo · KareShift: $99/mo

20 workers

Save $6,012/yr

Astalty: $600/mo · KareShift: $99/mo

Astalty pricing from Capterra (July 2026). KareShift prices exclude GST.

Feature-by-feature comparison

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Feature Astalty KareShift
Pricing model ~$30/worker/month Per-tier $49–$249/month
Free trial Available 90 days (no credit card)
Rostering ✓ Smart matching ✓ All plans
GPS clock-in/out ✓ + geofencing
SCHADS compliance Alerts only, not full calc (as of Aug 2026) ✓ Full engine (7 allowances)
Support coordination ✓ Strong (core focus) ✓ Growth+
Invoicing ✓ Built-in Roadmap
Custom forms Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 ✓ All plans (conditional logic)
In-app messaging Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 ✓ All plans (push notifications)
Trial length Available 90 days
Data location Not publicly documented AWS Sydney (care data)

Honest assessment

Where Astalty is stronger

  • 1,500+ customers — established and trusted
  • Support coordination is their core focus
  • Built-in invoicing
  • No minimum cost for solo operators
  • SCHADS alerts built into the roster

Where KareShift is stronger

  • Cheaper at 5+ workers (per-tier pricing vs per-worker)
  • Full SCHADS engine (all 7 allowances calculated, not just alerts)
  • 90-day trial (longer evaluation period)
  • Aged care sector built-in (one platform, both sectors)
  • In-app messaging with push notifications on all plans
  • Custom forms on all plans (with conditional logic)
  • Geofencing on clock-in/out
  • Voice dictation for progress notes (speak, don't type)
  • SIL / Group Homes — 24/7 coverage and ratio tracking built-in
  • Worker availability self-service — workers set their own availability
  • Shift Offers — broadcast open shifts, workers accept from their phone
  • Smart Worker Suggestions — ranked available workers per shift
  • Worker Self-Onboarding — no admin data entry for new hires
  • Data guaranteed AWS Sydney (care data sovereignty)

Signs it's time to switch

  • Per-worker costs are adding up as your team grows
  • You need more than scheduling — messaging, forms, compliance tracking
  • You want full SCHADS calculations, not just alerts
  • You also run aged care and want one platform for both sectors
  • You want messaging and custom forms without switching to another tool

When to stay with Astalty

Solo support coordinator

With 1–2 workers, Astalty's ~$60/mo is close to KareShift's $49. The per-worker cost isn't a problem at this size.

You need full in-app invoicing

Astalty has built-in invoicing. KareShift has NDIS bulk payment export and Xero Payroll sync — but full in-app invoice generation with PDF statements is on the roadmap.

Support coordination is primary

Astalty's core focus is support coordination workflows. If that's your primary need and team is small, they're purpose-built for it.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. KareShift supports CSV imports for workers, participants, and schedules. Export your data from Astalty and upload via the built-in import tool — we validate every row and show you a preview before saving.

You pay one fixed monthly fee based on your plan tier — Starter ($49), Growth ($99), or Scale ($249). The price doesn't change as you add workers within your tier's included limit. On the Scale plan, if you exceed 50 workers, additional workers cost A$5/worker/month + GST. No per-worker surcharges on Starter or Growth.

Yes. KareShift includes NDIS funding tracking, progress notes, and participant management on Growth+ plans. While Astalty is purpose-built for support coordination, KareShift covers the core workflows plus additional features like SCHADS calculations and aged care support.

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