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KareShift vs Astalty

Astalty charges about $30 for each worker you add. KareShift includes all features on every plan with simple per-tier pricing — no per-worker fees. The bigger you grow, the more you save.

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Astalty charges ~$30/worker/month 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: 14-Jul-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

KareShift

Flat-rate 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

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

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 (flat rate 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
  • Custom forms on all plans (with conditional logic)
  • Geofencing on clock-in/out
  • Data guaranteed AWS Sydney (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.

Invoicing is critical today

Astalty has built-in invoicing. KareShift's invoicing is on the roadmap but not yet available.

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. No per-worker surcharges, no surprises.

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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