CareMaster is budget-friendly at ~$9/user — but charges for admin seats and may lock features behind tiers. Admins are always free. And the bigger your team, the more you save.
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CareMaster ~$9/user, ISO-certified AU hosting environment (as documented by CareMaster, Jul 2026). Cheaper for 1–4 users. At 6+ users KareShift is cheaper. CareMaster charges for admin/coordinator seats; KareShift doesn't. Feature depth differs — KareShift has full SCHADS, custom forms, and messaging.
Last verified: 10-Aug-2026
Per-user pricing — ~$9/user/month
| Team size | Monthly cost |
|---|---|
| 3 users | ~$27/mo |
| 5 users | ~$45/mo |
| 10 users | ~$90/mo |
| 20 users | ~$180/mo |
| 50 users | ~$450/mo |
Source: public listings, Jul 2026. Note: CareMaster counts admins as users. Competitor pricing may change — we verify quarterly. Contact competitors directly for current rates.
Predictable per-tier pricing — admins always free
| Plan | Monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Starter (up to 5) | A$49/mo + GST |
| Growth (up to 20) | A$99/mo + GST |
| Scale (50 included) | A$249/mo + GST |
Admins always free. No per-user charges. Same price for everyone — no hidden discounts, no sales negotiations.
3 users
CareMaster is cheaper
CareMaster: ~$27/mo · KareShift: $49/mo
20 users
Save $81/mo ($972/yr)
CareMaster: ~$180/mo · KareShift: $99/mo
50 users
Save $201/mo ($2,412/yr)
CareMaster: ~$450/mo · KareShift: $249/mo
CareMaster pricing from public listings (July 2026). KareShift prices exclude GST. At 10 users costs are similar (~$90 vs $99).
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| Feature | CareMaster | KareShift |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | ~$9/user/month | Per-tier $49–$249/month |
| Admin/coordinator seats | Charged as users (~$9 each) | Always free |
| Free trial | Available | 90 days (no credit card) |
| Rostering | ✓ | ✓ All plans |
| GPS clock-in/out | ✓ (geofencing unknown) | ✓ + geofencing |
| SCHADS compliance | Basic | ✓ Full engine (7 allowances) |
| NDIS funding tracking | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Growth+ |
| Custom forms | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ All plans (conditional logic) |
| In-app messaging | Not documented | ✓ All plans (push notifications) |
| Native mobile apps | ✓ Worker + participant apps | PWA (installable on iPhone + Android) |
| Data hosting | ISO-certified AU hosting | AWS Sydney (care data) |
At 1–4 users, CareMaster's ~$9/user is genuinely the cheapest option. KareShift's $49 per-tier minimum only wins at 6+ users.
If your compliance framework mandates ISO-certified hosting specifically, CareMaster's certification may satisfy that requirement directly.
CareMaster offers a dedicated native app for participants. KareShift is a PWA — installs to your home screen on iPhone and Android, no download from app stores needed.
Yes. Coordinators, managers, and admin staff don't count towards your worker limit. With CareMaster, every user — including admins — is counted at ~$9/user. For a team with 3 coordinators and 10 workers, that's 13 users on CareMaster vs 10 on KareShift.
Yes. KareShift supports CSV imports for workers, participants, and schedules. Export your data from CareMaster and import into KareShift. Upload via the built-in import tool — we validate every row and show you a preview before saving.
At 6 users. CareMaster at 6 users costs ~$54/mo. KareShift Starter is $49/mo for up to 5 workers (admins free). Once you factor in admin seats that CareMaster charges for, the break-even point is even lower. At 20 users you save $81/mo ($972/yr).
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