KareShift vs Brevity
Brevity is a well-known NDIS Digital Partner with deep community care roots. KareShift has flat per-tier pricing from A$49/month — plus eMAR, custom forms (Growth and Scale), Xero Payroll integration (Scale), and multi-country support that Brevity doesn't publicly document.
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Brevity Care Software has been serving Australian community care providers since 2009 and is an NDIS Digital Partner. It offers flat pricing (~A$44.90/month from Capterra, Aug 2026) with strong MYOB integration and community care focus across NDIS, HCP, and CHSP. KareShift starts at A$49/month with a different feature set: eMAR for medication management, custom forms with conditional logic, Xero Payroll integration, and support for AU, NZ, UK, and CA. Both are flat-rate — the choice depends on which features matter most for your service model.
Pricing comparison
Last verified: 28-Aug-2026
✗ indicates not present in publicly accessible documentation at time of verification. Verify directly with each vendor before making a purchasing decision.
Brevity
Flat monthly pricing — not publicly listed on website
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Reported price | ~A$44.90/mo (Capterra, Aug 2026) |
| Pricing model | Flat rate (not per-user) |
| Published on website | No — contact for a quote |
| Free trial | Not publicly documented |
| NDIS Digital Partner | Yes |
Source: Capterra.com.au, Aug 2026. Brevity does not publish pricing on their website — contact them directly for current rates.
KareShift
Published per-tier pricing — no sales call required
| Plan | Monthly + GST |
|---|---|
| Starter (up to 5 workers) | A$49/mo + GST |
| Growth (up to 20 workers) | A$99/mo + GST |
| Scale (50 included, +A$5/worker) | A$249/mo + GST |
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Similar entry pricing — different feature sets
Both Brevity and KareShift use flat-rate pricing rather than per-user. Brevity is reported at about A$44.90/month and KareShift Starter is A$49/month, so at entry level the decision comes down to which features your organisation needs. Brevity focuses on community care with MYOB integration and NDIS Digital Partner status. KareShift includes eMAR on every plan, custom forms on Growth (A$99) and Scale, and Xero Payroll and multi-country payroll export on Scale (A$249).
Entry level
~A$45–49/mo
KareShift Starter is A$49/month for up to 5 workers. Choose based on features, not price.
Brevity strength
MYOB + NDIS Digital Partner
Brevity's MYOB integration and NDIS Digital Partner status may matter if you use MYOB for accounting.
KareShift strength
eMAR + Custom Forms + Xero
KareShift includes medication management on every plan, conditional-logic forms on Growth and Scale, and Xero Payroll sync on Scale.
Brevity pricing (~A$44.90/mo) from Capterra.com.au, Aug 2026. Brevity does not publish pricing on their website. KareShift prices exclude GST. Contact each vendor directly for current rates.
Feature-by-feature comparison
Feature data based on Brevity's public website (brevity.com.au) and third-party review sites as at Aug 2026. ✗ indicates the feature was not present in public-facing materials at time of verification.
| Feature | Brevity | KareShift |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Flat ~A$44.90/mo (Capterra, Aug 2026) | Per-tier A$49–A$249/mo + GST |
| Free trial | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | 90 days (no credit card) |
| NDIS Digital Partner | ✓ Yes | No |
| Rostering | ✓ Drag-and-drop | ✓ Visual roster + shift offers |
| GPS clock-in/out | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ GPS + geofence verification |
| SCHADS compliance | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Full engine (7 allowances) |
| NDIS funding tracking | ✓ Service agreements and fund tracking | ✓ Included (service bookings, utilisation) |
| NDIS bulk claiming | ✓ NDIS bulk upload | ✓ Scale plan (NDIS bulk payment export) |
| HCP / CHSP support | ✓ HCP and CHSP modules | NDIS + Aged Care (HCP/CHSP not explicitly separated) |
| eMAR / Medication management | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Full eMAR — orders, rounds, PRN, controlled drugs, MAR chart, allergy alerts, error reports |
| Custom forms | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Growth and Scale plans (conditional logic, PDF export, signature pad) |
| Xero Payroll integration | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Direct timesheet sync, employee mapping, earnings rate mapping (Scale plan) |
| MYOB integration | ✓ MYOB integration (brevity.com.au, Aug 2026) | Not available as of Aug 2026 |
| Invoicing | ✓ Built-in invoicing | ✓ Invoicing with credit notes, receipts, PDF export |
| Progress notes | ✓ Case notes | ✓ Included (voice dictation built-in) |
| Two-factor authentication | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ TOTP + trusted devices + admin reset + audit trail |
| In-app messaging | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ All plans (push notifications) |
| Payroll CSV/XLSX/PDF export | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Multi-country (AU/NZ/GB/CA with country-specific fields) |
| Countries supported | Australia only (as of Aug 2026) | AU, NZ, UK, CA — country-specific compliance, payroll, pricing |
| Aged care support | Community-focused (HCP, CHSP) | ✓ Full aged care vertical (AN-ACC, care minutes, SIRS, facility management) |
| Data location | Australia (brevity.com.au, Aug 2026) | AWS Sydney (care data) |
Honest assessment
Where Brevity is stronger
- NDIS Digital Partner — registered with the NDIA as an approved software partner
- MYOB integration for providers already using MYOB for accounting
- Operating since 2009 — long track record in Australian community care
- Supports NDIS, HCP, and CHSP in one platform with specific modules for each
- NDIS bulk upload for claiming built in
- Community care focus — built specifically for Australian community service providers
- Australian-owned and operated with data hosted in Australia
- Established support and training community for AU providers
Where KareShift is stronger
- eMAR — medication orders, rounds, PRN, controlled drugs, MAR chart, allergy alerts, error reports
- Custom forms with conditional logic, PDF export, and signature pad (Growth and Scale plans)
- Xero Payroll integration — direct timesheet sync, employee mapping, earnings rate mapping (Scale plan)
- Multi-country payroll export (AU/NZ/GB/CA with country-specific fields)
- 90-day free trial — evaluate fully before committing
- Full SCHADS engine with 7 allowances calculated automatically
- GPS clock-in/out with geofencing verification
- Two-factor authentication (TOTP + trusted devices + admin reset + audit trail)
- In-app messaging with push notifications on all plans
- Voice dictation for progress notes
- 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
- Worker Self-Onboarding — no admin data entry for new hires
- Full aged care vertical (AN-ACC, care minutes, SIRS, clinical observations, facility management)
- 4 countries supported (AU, NZ, UK, CA) — not AU-only
- Published pricing on website — no need to contact sales
Signs KareShift might be a better fit
- You need medication management (eMAR) — Brevity doesn't publicly document this feature
- You use Xero for accounting (not MYOB) and want payroll integration
- You want custom forms with conditional logic, PDF export, and digital signatures
- You also run aged care and want one platform for NDIS + residential care
- You operate in NZ, UK, or CA as well as Australia
- You want GPS clock-in with geofencing verification
- You want to try the software for 90 days before committing
- You want full SCHADS award calculations built into timesheets
When to stay with Brevity
You need an NDIS Digital Partner
Brevity is a registered NDIS Digital Partner with the NDIA. If your organisation or auditors require NDIS Digital Partner status, Brevity has this credential today.
You use MYOB for accounting
Brevity integrates with MYOB. If your accounting workflows are built around MYOB and switching to Xero isn't an option, Brevity's integration is a genuine advantage.
You deliver HCP or CHSP services
Brevity has dedicated modules for Home Care Packages and CHSP reporting. If your primary service model is HCP or CHSP (not NDIS), Brevity's purpose-built modules may suit better than KareShift's broader approach.
Frequently asked questions
At entry level the prices are close, so the choice comes down to features. KareShift includes eMAR (medication management) on every plan, custom forms with conditional logic on Growth and Scale, and Xero Payroll integration and multi-country payroll export on Scale — none of which are publicly documented for Brevity as of Aug 2026. Brevity's strengths are NDIS Digital Partner status, MYOB integration, and dedicated HCP/CHSP modules.
KareShift accepts CSV imports for workers, participants, and schedules. Export your data from Brevity, upload to KareShift's import tool, and preview every row before saving. The 90-day trial gives you time to run both systems in parallel during transition.
KareShift supports NDIS providers and aged care facilities (residential, home care). It doesn't have separate, dedicated HCP or CHSP modules like Brevity. If your primary service is HCP or CHSP with specific reporting requirements for those programs, check whether KareShift's aged care and home care features cover your needs during the 90-day trial.
Yes. Up to 5 workers, no credit card required. The trial includes everything except Xero Payroll sync and payroll export, which need a paid Scale plan. If you don't subscribe after 90 days, your account is simply paused — no surprise charges, no data deletion.
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