KareShift vs Astalty
Astalty charges about A$30 for each worker you add. The bigger you grow, the more you save.
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Astalty charges ~A$30/worker/month (Source: Capterra, Jul 2026) with no minimum. Good for 1–2 workers. At 5+, KareShift (A$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: 28-Aug-2026
Astalty
Per-worker pricing — ~A$30/worker/month
| Team size | Monthly cost |
|---|---|
| 2 workers | A$60/mo |
| 5 workers | A$150/mo |
| 10 workers | A$300/mo |
| 20 workers | A$600/mo |
| 50 workers | A$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 within your tier. Same price for everyone — no hidden discounts, no sales negotiations.
Annual savings vs Astalty (~A$30/worker)
5 workers
Save A$1,212/yr
Astalty: A$150/mo · KareShift: A$49/mo
10 workers
Save A$2,412/yr
Astalty: A$300/mo · KareShift: A$99/mo
20 workers
Save A$6,012/yr
Astalty: A$600/mo · KareShift: A$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 | ~A$30/worker/month | Per-tier A$49–A$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) | ✓ Included |
| Invoicing | ✓ Built-in | ✓ Invoicing with credit notes, receipts, PDF export |
| Custom forms | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Growth and Scale plans (conditional logic, PDF export, signature pad) |
| eMAR / Medication management | Not available as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Full eMAR — orders, rounds, PRN, controlled drugs, MAR chart, allergy alerts |
| Xero Payroll integration | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Direct timesheet sync, employee mapping, earnings rate mapping (Scale plan) |
| Payroll CSV/XLSX/PDF export | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Multi-country (AU/NZ/GB/CA with country-specific fields) |
| Two-factor authentication | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ TOTP + trusted devices + admin reset + audit trail |
| Countries supported | AU only (as of Aug 2026) | AU, NZ, UK, CA — country-specific compliance, payroll, pricing |
| 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
- 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)
- eMAR — medication orders, rounds, PRN, controlled drugs, MAR chart, allergy alerts
- Invoicing engine with credit notes, receipts, and PDF export
- Xero Payroll integration — direct timesheet sync, employee mapping (Scale plan)
- Multi-country payroll export (AU/NZ/GB/CA)
- Two-factor authentication (TOTP + trusted devices + admin reset)
- Aged care sector built-in (one platform, both sectors)
- In-app messaging with push notifications on all plans
- Custom forms on Growth and Scale plans (conditional logic, PDF export, signature pad)
- 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
- Open Shift Board — post unfilled shifts, eligible workers self-claim
- Shift pay preview — SCHADS-calculated cost of a shift before you assign it
- Cancellation policy automation — auto-charges late cancels / no-shows per your policy
- Visit confirmation — GPS + clock evidence and anomaly flags on every timesheet
- 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 ~A$60/mo is close to KareShift's A$49. The per-worker cost isn't a problem at this size.
Support coordination is your primary focus
Astalty's core focus is support coordination workflows — caseload management, interaction logging, and NDIS plan monitoring. If that's your primary workflow, Astalty is purpose-built for it.
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 (A$49), Growth (A$99), or Scale (A$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. 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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