ShiftCare charges NZ$9–25 per user per month. KareShift charges NZ$59–299/month flat per tier. At 10+ workers, KareShift costs less — and includes eMAR, Xero Payroll, and NZ-specific compliance (Whaikaha, Pay Equity Settlement).
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ShiftCare operates in NZ with per-user pricing from NZ$9/user (annual). KareShift offers flat-tier pricing from NZ$59/month with NZ-specific compliance: Whaikaha alignment, Pay Equity Settlement pay levels, NZ Police Vet + Safety Check tracking, NZ public holidays, and KiwiSaver/IRD in payroll export. Both handle rostering well — the difference is pricing model, NZ regulatory depth, and whether you need eMAR. (Source: shiftcare.com/pricing, Aug 2026)
Last verified: 28-Aug-2026
Per-user pricing — NZ$9 to NZ$25/user/month
| Team size | Monthly cost (est.) |
|---|---|
| 5 workers | NZ$45–125/mo |
| 10 workers | NZ$90–250/mo |
| 20 workers | NZ$180–500/mo |
| 50 workers | NZ$450–1,250/mo |
Source: shiftcare.com/pricing, Aug 2026. 4 tiers: Essentials NZ$9, Growth NZ$15, Intelligence NZ$25 (monthly). Annual saves ~11-20%. Min 5 users.
Flat-tier pricing — NZ-specific compliance included
| Plan | Monthly + GST |
|---|---|
| Starter (up to 5 workers) | NZ$59/mo |
| Growth (up to 20 workers) | NZ$119/mo |
| Scale (50 incl., +NZ$6/worker) | NZ$299/mo |
Annual billing saves 20%. Admins always free. NZ compliance: Whaikaha, Pay Equity Settlement, NZ Police Vet, Safety Check.
10 workers
Save NZ$1,572/yr
ShiftCare: NZ$250/mo · KareShift: NZ$119/mo
20 workers
Save NZ$4,572/yr
ShiftCare: NZ$500/mo · KareShift: NZ$119/mo
50 workers
Save NZ$11,412/yr
ShiftCare: NZ$1,250/mo · KareShift: NZ$299/mo
ShiftCare Intelligence tier (NZ$25/user/mo) from shiftcare.com (Aug 2026). KareShift prices exclude GST. Contact ShiftCare directly for current NZ rates.
Feature data from shiftcare.com as at Aug 2026. Verify directly with each vendor.
| Feature | ShiftCare | KareShift |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | NZ$9–25/user/mo (shiftcare.com, Aug 2026) | Flat tier NZ$59–299/mo + GST |
| Free trial | 7 days | 90 days (no credit card) |
| NZ compliance (Whaikaha) | Basic certifications | ✓ NZ Police Vet, Safety Check, NCNZ, Pay Equity Settlement levels |
| eMAR / Medication management | Not available as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Full eMAR — orders, rounds, PRN, controlled drugs, MAR chart, allergy alerts |
| Xero Payroll (KiwiSaver/IRD) | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ Direct sync with KiwiSaver + IRD + tax code mapping |
| Custom forms | Intelligence tier only | ✓ All plans (conditional logic, PDF export, signature pad) |
| Invoicing | ✓ Built-in | ✓ Credit notes, receipts, PDF export |
| Rostering | ✓ All tiers | ✓ All plans (NZ presets, conflict detection) |
| GPS clock-in | ✓ | ✓ + geofencing |
| In-app messaging | Some tiers | ✓ All plans (push notifications) |
| NHI number field | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ NZ client profiles |
| 2FA | Not publicly documented as of Aug 2026 | ✓ TOTP + trusted devices + admin reset |
| Aged care (residential) | Community care focus | ✓ Community + residential (same platform) |
| Countries | AU, NZ, UK, US, CA | AU, NZ, UK, CA — country-specific compliance |
Yes. ShiftCare operates in NZ with per-user pricing from NZ$9/user/month (annual). They're primarily AU-focused but serve NZ providers. KareShift has NZ-specific compliance (Whaikaha, Pay Equity Settlement, NZ Police Vet) and KiwiSaver/IRD payroll built in.
Different pricing model. ShiftCare charges per-user — your bill grows with every worker. KareShift charges per-tier — NZ$119/month covers up to 20 workers. At 10 workers on ShiftCare's Intelligence tier (NZ$25/user), you'd pay NZ$250/month vs KareShift's NZ$119.
As of Aug 2026, ShiftCare does not offer eMAR or medication management. KareShift includes full eMAR with medication orders, rounds, PRN, controlled drugs, MAR chart, allergy alerts, and error reporting.
90 days free. Whaikaha compliance, Pay Equity levels, KiwiSaver payroll. No credit card.
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