KareShift vs Teiro
Teiro is free for small teams — great for scheduling. KareShift starts at A$49/month and gives you a fuller platform: compliance, funding, messaging, and custom forms on Growth and Scale. The bigger your team, the more you save on per-tier pricing.
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Teiro is free for teams of up to 5 users with solid scheduling features. KareShift starts at A$49/month and adds funding tracking, progress notes, messaging, SCHADS, and aged care, with custom forms on Growth and Scale. If you only need scheduling, Teiro may be enough. If you need a full platform, KareShift delivers more.
Pricing comparison
Last verified: 28-Aug-2026
Teiro
Free for ≤5 users — paid plans above
| Plan | Monthly cost |
|---|---|
| Free (≤5 users) | A$0/mo |
| Paid (6+ users) | Pricing on request |
Source: teiro.com.au, Jul 2026. Competitor pricing may change — we verify quarterly. Contact competitors directly for current rates.
KareShift
Predictable per-tier pricing — full platform
| 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 |
Full platform: scheduling + compliance + funding + messaging + forms. Same price for everyone — no hidden discounts, no sales negotiations.
Value comparison — free scheduler vs paid full platform
Scheduling only
Teiro wins on price
Free (≤5 users) vs KareShift A$49/mo
Scheduling + compliance
KareShift adds SCHADS
Full SCHADS engine + 7 allowances included
Full platform
KareShift adds everything
Funding, notes, forms, messaging, payroll export
This isn't a straightforward savings comparison. Teiro is free. KareShift costs A$49+. The value is in what's included beyond scheduling.
Feature-by-feature comparison
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| Feature | Teiro | KareShift |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduling | ✓ Strong (conflict detection, SCHADS compliance) | ✓ All plans |
| GPS clock-in/out | ✓ | ✓ + geofencing |
| Worker matching | ✓ Qualifications + location | ✓ All plans |
| NDIS funding tracking | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Included |
| Progress notes | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Included |
| 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) |
| Invoicing | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Invoicing with credit notes, receipts, PDF export |
| 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) |
| Compliance tracking | Qualification matching on roster | ✓ Full engine (expiry alerts, documents) |
| SCHADS Award | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Full engine (all 7 allowances) |
| Free trial | Free forever (≤5 users) | 90 days (no credit card; Xero Payroll sync and payroll export need a paid plan) |
| Data location | Australia | AWS Sydney (care data) |
Honest assessment
Where Teiro is stronger
- Free forever for small teams (≤5 users)
- Focused UX — scheduling without bloat
- Smart worker matching (qualifications + location)
- Supports disability, aged care, and community sectors
- No time limit — free plan doesn't expire
Where KareShift is stronger
- Full platform — not just scheduling
- NDIS funding tracking per category
- Complete SCHADS engine (all 7 allowances)
- 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)
- Custom forms with conditional logic, PDF export, signature pad
- In-app messaging with push notifications
- Payroll-ready CSV/XLSX/PDF export
- Analytics dashboard
- Care plans and progress notes per shift
- Participant goals & outcome tracking — record goals and progress against them
- 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
- Open Shift Board — post unfilled shifts, eligible workers self-claim
- Visit confirmation — GPS + clock evidence and anomaly flags on every timesheet
- 4 countries supported (AU, NZ, UK, CA)
Signs it's time to switch
- You need more than scheduling — compliance, funding, or documentation
- You need NDIS funding tracking per support category
- You need progress notes linked to each shift
- You need custom forms and checklists for workers
- You need in-app messaging with your team
- You're growing past 5 workers and need a platform that scales
When to stay with Teiro
You only need scheduling
If your needs are limited to rostering and scheduling — no compliance, funding, or progress notes — Teiro's focused approach may be all you need.
Budget is zero
If you have 5 or fewer users and genuinely cannot pay for software, Teiro's free plan gets you scheduling at no cost.
You want a minimal tool
If you prefer a focused scheduling tool without additional features like messaging, forms, or analytics, Teiro keeps it simple.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on what you need. Teiro is excellent for scheduling — and free is hard to beat. But if you need funding tracking, progress notes, messaging, full SCHADS compliance, custom forms (Growth and Scale) or payroll export (Scale), KareShift delivers those as part of the platform. From A$49/month you get a complete workforce management system, not just a scheduler.
Yes. KareShift supports CSV imports for workers, participants, and schedules. If Teiro provides data export, you can transfer your existing data. Upload via the built-in import tool — we validate every row and show you a preview before saving.
KareShift doesn't have a permanent free tier, but we offer a 90-day free trial with up to 5 workers and everything except Xero Payroll sync and payroll export — no credit card required. That's 3 months to evaluate the complete platform before deciding if it's worth the investment.
Ready to see the full platform?
90 days free, up to 5 workers. Everything except Xero Payroll sync and payroll export, which need a paid plan. No credit card required.
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