Side by side
CareFree vs CareLineLive
Both stand on home care scheduling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Homecare agencies needing connected rostering, care records, HR, compliance, and finance should consider CareFree. The free appointment demo offers a way to assess its fit, while teams needing a published price or a free plan should look elsewhere.
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CareLineLive is a fit for care providers that want rostering, care documentation, payroll, invoicing, and family access in one service. The main cost considerations are the £120 minimum monthly fee, VAT exclusion, and licences required for carers scheduled for more than one hour per week.
Visit CareLineLiveThe facts
| CareFree | CareLineLive | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | eRoster: £8.10 per carer a month |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | carefreegroup.com | carelinelive.com |
| On home care scheduling software | #19 of 22 | #15 of 22 |
CareFree: what it does well
- Real-time weekly rotas are available in the RoadRunner app.
- GPS and/or NFC call logging can alert the office to missed calls.
- Care plans, assessments, and supervision documents can be created in real time.
- Finance reports link wages and invoices to live rotas.
- Compliance tools include audit trails and staff qualification tracking.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Pricing is available on request.
- The Android app installation guide describes using a CareFree-provided APK link.
CareLineLive: what it does well
- Combines scheduling, care records, eMAR, payroll, and invoicing.
- Carer Companion supports rota viewing, visit check-ins, tasks, and notes.
- Care Circle Portal is free to customers on all plans.
- Available on web, Android, and iOS.
- Includes three onboarding sessions and ongoing support at no additional charge.
What to know first
- No free plan or free trial.
- Plans have a £120 minimum monthly fee and exclude VAT.
- Carers scheduled for more than one hour weekly need a licence.
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