Head-to-head · Home Care Software
CareSmartz360 vs CareVieo
CareSmartz360 leads on 0 checks, CareVieo on 5, and 0 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCareSmartz360 · 7.0/10
- Free planonly CareVieo
- Most featuresCareVieo · 4 of 4
CareSmartz360 scores higher on our rubric for home care software: 7.0 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
CareVieo offers free plan; CareSmartz360 doesn't. CareVieo offers caregiver mobile app; CareSmartz360 doesn't publish it. CareVieo offers visit verification; CareSmartz360 doesn't publish it. CareVieo offers care plans & notes; CareSmartz360 doesn't publish it. CareVieo offers billing & claims; CareSmartz360 doesn't publish it.
CareSmartz360 is the better fit for agencies needing broad workflows and integrations. CareVieo is the better fit for small agencies wanting a free way to start.
- CareSmartz360 fits best
Agencies needing broad workflows and integrations
- CareVieo fits best
Small agencies wanting a free way to start
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Side by side
| Feature | CareSmartz360 7.0/10 Visit ↗ | CareVieo 6.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.0 | 6.7 |
| Ranking | #5 in Home Care Software | #7 in Home Care Software |
| Best for | Agencies needing broad workflows and integrations | Small agencies wanting a free way to start |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat | Email, Community |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, HIPAA, 2FA | 2FA |
| Integrations | 45+ integrations | 4 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features CareSmartz360 0/4 · CareVieo 4/4 | ||
| Caregiver mobile app | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Visit verification | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Care plans & notes | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Billing & claims | Not published | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Scheduling features | Not published | Recurring shift templates; open-shift broadcasts; caregiver matching by availability, skills, distance and preferences; conflict and eligibility checks |
| Named integrations | Not published | Stripe; QuickBooks Online; Gusto; HHAeXchange |
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| Our verdict | CareSmartz360 is a cloud-based home care management platform for growing, large, enterprise and franchisor agencies. It brings scheduling, shift management, EVV, care plans, documentation, billing, payroll, claims, reporting and portals… Read the review → |
CareVieo is a cloud home care operations platform for independent and growing agencies. It brings together client and caregiver records, recurring scheduling, open-shift broadcasts, visit verification, care plans, documentation, family… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
CareSmartz360 — where it wins
- Combines scheduling, EVV, care documentation, billing, claims and payroll
- Caregiver and family portals support mobile access to care workflows
- Offers 45 integrations and an open API ecosystem
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is quote-based, with no published amounts
- No free plan is offered
- Franchise-specific workflows may be unnecessary for independent agencies
CareVieo — where it wins
- Free plan includes scheduling, a caregiver roster and unlimited family portal access.
- Essentials combines EVV, care plans, billing and credential checklists.
- Mobile EVV and verified visits can feed timesheets and invoices.
Where it doesn't
- EVV requirements vary by state and payer, so agencies must check their own requirements.
- The free plan is narrower than Essentials, which starts at $129 per month.
- Gusto integration is still completing partner certification, according to CareVieo.
- CareSmartz3607.0/10 · Pricing on request
Broad agency workflows, EVV and integrations; pricing is quote-based.
Visit CareSmartz360Full verdict → - CareVieo6.7/10 · Free plan · paid from $129/mo
A free starting point for scheduling, with paid plans adding EVV and wider agency workflows.
Visit CareVieoFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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