Astalty vs. CareMaster — NDIS Software - Astalty
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Astalty vs CareMaster

The two products

Them

CareMaster

A comprehensive NDIS management solution designed for organisations, workers, and participants, covering scheduling, billing, client records, and compliance reporting. Positioned toward medium to larger providers.

Us

Astalty

Astalty is Australian-built NDIS software made by people who have worked directly in the sector. When you call us, you're talking to someone who has actually sat in the role you're in now. Bringing scheduling, invoicing, compliance, and business operations into a single platform built to grow with you, from solo support coordinators to multi-site NDIS providers, with flat per-user pricing, no confusing tiers, and support that's with you every step of the way.

Jokes

We can tell you we're better. Every company comparison page normally ends like this.

But have you ever seen a comparison page where the company that wrote it didn't come out on top?

Neither have we.

Any comparison you find online, including the one you were hoping to find here, was almost certainly written by someone with something to sell. So rather than dressing up our pitch as a fair fight, we'd rather just be straight with you.

Ask Facebook. Find the NDIS provider groups and ask real people what they use and what they think. Look for reviews on independent platforms. The truth about any piece of software lives in the comments section, not on the landing pages of the companies selling it.

That includes this one.

When you've done your research and you're ready to have an honest conversation, we'll be here.

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Customer Reviews

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Real, verified reviews from Google and Capterra.

4.9 out of 5.0

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Astalty reviews on Capterra

"I cannot recommend Astalty enough! They are a tailored system for Support Coordinators and they have single handedly been able to streamline our business so we can effectively provide client supports. Their support is second to none, with an amazing response time. They are also willing to look into additional features and take on board suggestions offered. Thanks so much for this amazing product Astalty team! Keep up the amazing work!"

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Emma Summerton

"Value for money. As a new business, we put a lot of thought into choosing the right customer record management system. Astalty was by far the easiest to use and offered the best value for money. Any system issues we've encountered have been resolved quickly, usually within an hour, and we've never experienced a full-day outage. Overall, we've found it to be a reliable and user-friendly platform. One of the features I really like about Astalty is the ability to add photos directly to participant files, which helps personalise records and makes identification easier for staff. The pricing structure is also straightforward, with costs based on the number of users rather than participant numbers. This provides flexibility for growing organisations, and there are no restrictions on the number of participant records you can add to the system. "

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Samantha

"Easy to use, straight forward and simple to update invoicing"

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Rachel Weston

"I have started to onboard my organisation and Participant details, Files and documents to the new CRM (Astalty). So far I am finding the video's and instructions are easy to follow and I am amble to do this at my pace, while still working on participant tasks and files."

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Leonie Dawson

"We have used asalty for many years with our Support Coordination Business and think its great and a big time saver. SC completes easy-read shift notes and invoicing-related documentation to support clear record keeping, accurate billing, and easy reference for participant supports. "

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Shay

"The best software."

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Anita Pejakovic

"I met the Astalty team at a provider expo in 2023 and had a brief run through of the program. When I became Independent in Nov 2023, I went straight to Astalty. Easy to use, the User Guide is so simple and accessible, and the Astalty guys are super responsive and open to feedback and our ideas, which is amazing! Definitely recommend."

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Ange McArthur

"We recently commenced using Astalty. All of our team have commented how great it is to have everything in one place. And from my perspective, invoicing has never been easier! I think it saves me a good 3-4 hours per week!"

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Chloe Murphy

"Excellent Support Coordination Platform. Astalty is a great system to use as a Support Coordinator. It is a very user- friendly system that saves significant amount of time by keeping case notes and billing in one convenient place. The NDIS report templates are particularly helpful, as they are easy to access, download, and come with pre-filled information, making report writing much more efficient. I find the KPI tracking feature extremely useful. The graphic display of billed hours provides a clear and easy-to-understand overview of daily performance."

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Nicola

"Astalty is an amazing program specifically designed to help support coordinators and allied health professionals. Very intuitive and helps with all aspects of note taking, billing and keeping track of the planning. It also integrates with Xero! AMAZING! Their support for issues is also very responsive and informative."

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Tania Millen

"The after sales service is exceptional! James and Jonathan are super quick with responses and nothing is too much trouble!"

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Sarah Halloran

"(I wrote the below review 2 years ago and I'm still with them. The review is still accurate. My company has tripled in size since the original review and it has grown with us. The changes in the platform have been what we have been asking for with a few extra we didn't. If you're looking for a platform for Support Coordination stop looking Astalty is the best)I signed up to Astalty after trailing a few other premium platforms. I am very glad I did and have not regretted my decision.Astalty is incredibly easy to use and probably the best platform for Support Coordinators as everything is built around tasks.James has been incredibly responsive with minor bugs and feedback. Most of the time he knows there is an issue before I do. When I find an issue/bug its fixed the same day. Communication is fantastic. James encourages feedback and I genuinely feel I have a say as to what features should be included. It almost feels like it was built just for me. I have several other support coordinators who use the Astalty and they are grateful we switched. It saves them so much time tracking tasks and doing admin and they can provide more support to our participants. As an owner/manager Asltaly provides clear and easy-to-see data on how we are tracking billable hours and funding. I almost don’t want to recommend Astalty as I feel it gives me an edge over the competition 😊"

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Andrew McCully

"Great software !"

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Nicolas Mirguet

"Amazing system for support coordinators. All the tools we have been missing in one place. The ability to track and update funding makes life so much easier, as does the days since last contact tab. I would highly recommend Astalty!"

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Liz Wilson

"I love Astalty. It has made running my Support Coordination so much easy. I also love the calendar as it keeps my team accountable. Invoicing is also so much easier then other software."

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Dalton Hall

"Astalty has been a godsend to my business. Its functionality is outstanding, it has been very well developed to deliver a great platform for my work as a support coordinator. I have used many other platforms over the years and nothing has compared to Astalty. I could not speak more highly of it."

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Jonea O

"Intuitive, simple, affordable and reliable software. The team is very helpful when you need assistance, I would highly recommend to any support coordinator."

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Tain Molendijk

"I am a new user to Astalty. It took me a little while to choose a software system. But I kept coming back to Astalty. It has been created specifically for Support Coordination and that was all I needed it for. The support team are fantastic, I had a couple of questions that were answered within a day. Love Astalty , easy for tracking billing and notes."

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Lu Dulvarie

"As a new Independent Support Coordinator (3wks) with 6 years' experience using other SC databases. All I can say is wow I am so glad I have made the 'Astalty' choice. Easy to use and excellent customer service before I even signed up. Haven't needed to contact support once started using, easy to use and great online user guides. Thank you - having everything in one place, no more multiple documents - Amazing!"

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Corina

"I have been trialing Astalty to use in my Support coordination business. I have been really impressed with what Astalty can do and the support from the team with training and emails. I am going to be signing up for the software and I am really excited to begin using it. Elizabeth Schroeter Access Connect & Support"

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Elizabeth Schroeter

"I stumbled across Astalty shortly after venturing out on my own as a sole trading NDIS Support Coordinator. A CRM clearly built by someone who knows the role inside and out. It is a product that far surpasses others of its kind on the market. It has simplified my processes, provided a one stop shop for everything I need to be operational, and saves me a great deal of time each week. Trialling the full software for a few weeks before committing to an ongoing cost was a huge relief. I recommend this to my sole trader friends in the industry."

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Marley Hooper

"Great platform. Would you be able to tweak the program so it puts a consultant name or initials next to each note in Astalty, otherwise you cannot easily see who wrote it. eg: Amin. SSC or SC etc."

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Chasleigh Houston

"Kimberley Therapy Services in Broome went live with Astalty 2 weeks ago and has been the best thing we have done! Our Support Coordinators love the easy to use system and has changed the way they work day in day out. Our support coordinators now have more time to focus on their participants as billables are now quick and easy to case note.The support and training from Jonathon and James has been incredible and made the transition smooth.Thanks Astalty :)"

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Emma Walker

"Incredible system, WGSC would be lost without it! Thanks Astalty!"

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Courtney-Rose Bailey

"Having just started out as a sole trader COS, I have found the support and guidance from Astalty so incredibly helpful. I am so impressed by the features and even more so with the assistance I received when reaching out for a training session to learn more. Cian was prompt in organising this for me and was a wealth of knowledge to learn into!! Highly recommend Astalty!"

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Ellie Stuart

"So Many Helpful Functions! Overall, it's been one of the most suitable programs I've used while working in this industry, and it seems like it's continually adapting based on provider needs, which is essential in working in this space. I LOVE the 'Implementations' feature to help people plan out their budget for the whole duration of their NDIS Plan, so they can be confident in knowing that they won't run out of funds early. I also love that we get notifications a few weeks before their Plans end so we can start to prepare reports. I also love that on the task board we have a progress wheel so I can see where I'm up to in my weekly billable hours. I also love being able to generate templates, which saves me a lot of time!"

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Kristen

"Astalty has been an absolute game changer, and one of the best decisions I have made for my business. Astalty offers genuinely intuitive and responsive experience. Astalty has saved me hours (if not days!) of administrative work. Tracking financials and business performance has become a breeze."

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hugh baulderstone

"Benchmark Industry Platform. Astalty is by far the best product I have used within the support coordination space. The platform is incredibly user-friendly, with everything designed to be simple and efficient. The training provided is exceptional and ensures users stay up to date with new and improved features, which are continually evolving. Customer service is outstanding—the team is highly responsive, helpful, and always willing to assist with questions or requests. Their support makes a real difference in the overall experience. In terms of value for money, Astalty far outweighs any other product I have come across. The reporting capabilities are clear, comprehensive, and easy to use. Overall, I absolutely love Astalty and would highly recommend it to others in the sector. I love everything about this platform, from ease of use with client information, risk management, reporting to the customer support and value for money spot on."

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Bec

"I’ve had a really great experience with Astalty so far. The platform is very easy to use and has made managing things much simpler and more efficient. Everything is laid out clearly, which saves a lot of time and reduces stress when keeping track of invoices and information. The support has also been fantastic—quick to respond and always helpful when I’ve had questions. It’s clear the system was designed with users in mind. I would definitely recommend Astalty to anyone looking for a reliable and user-friendly solution."

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Kristel Wesson

"Absolutely brilliant software."

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aditi saxena

"Great program for ease of use. Makes keeping on track for billable hours easy and case notes are easy to find and create with being able to drop email thread and attachments in. Strong task management task board, case notes and billable hours KPI visual to keep on track for ease of billable hours Easy data imports"

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Lisa

"Astalty is amazing, we only started using it a few weeks ago, it is so simple to use and easy to find information if I'm not sure what to do. We are so happy to have found Astalty."

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Vanessa Greenbank

"It has taken a little bit of time to get used to it after utilising another platform, but I am in love with the ease of everything being in the one place."

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Nicki Brunton

"Powerful App That Has Saved Me Time. I spent a couple of weeks searching for the right app, and Astalty was the best fit I found. The functionality is great, with many small features that are genuinely helpful. As a small business starting out, the free trial was useful and led me to purchase a subscription. It has allowed me to stop using several separate apps and has reduced a lot of wasted time. Astalty includes most of the features I was looking for in one platform. My favourite feature is the ability to auto-fill documents with participant, provider and plan details, including my own Word documents using placeholders. Compared with Akuety, Astalty feels much more advanced and better suited to how I work."

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Gavin

"Excellent System for Time Tracking and Case Management. Love the way it keeps my support coordinators and myself accountable for the week. it has definitely helped to hit billable targets. I love how Astalty helps keep track of billables and keeps me on track. It makes it much easier to manage my day, record billable time as I go, and stay organised with participant tasks, appointments and follow-ups. Having everything in one place helps reduce missed billables and keeps me focused on what needs to be done "

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Melanie

"We signed up to Astalty after trialling a few recommended programs. We are a small team of Support Coordinators. Astalty has been a game changer for our service! It is very user friendly and provides all the tools we need for our service. We have been very happy with the training and support provided by the Astalty team. They are happy to receive feedback and make the required upgrades for the platform. We would recommend Astalty to other providers."

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Far North Support

"As a small business owner, I would just like to say how impressed I am with Astalty, especially how user-friendly it is. I’ve used many CRM systems during my work career and this is one of the best. The support from the Astalty team also is fantastic, very responsive and friendly - thanks so much!"

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Denise P

"Fantastic CRM! We were looking for something simple and user friendly that would cut down time spent doing admin. The team have been most responsive when we’ve needed, and the app has been beyond helpful for us as a small support coordination business. So glad we found Astalty. James is always responsive too which is a big plus for us. Thanks so much team!🙏🏼"

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Kalee Burns

"Hello it certainly a lot easier still finding my way"

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Donna Corbett

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