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Head-to-head · Home Care Scheduling Software

ShiftCare vs CareCade

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score ShiftCare #5 in Home Care Scheduling Software 8.4/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 6 features Visit ShiftCare
CareCade #10 in Home Care Scheduling Software 7.8/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 6 of 6 features Visit CareCade

ShiftCare leads on 1 check, CareCade on 1, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreShiftCare · 8.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceShiftCare · $8/user/mo
  • Free planonly CareCade
  • Free trialboth
  • Most featuresCareCade · 6 of 6

ShiftCare scores higher on our rubric for home care scheduling software: 8.4 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #10.

CareCade offers free plan; ShiftCare doesn't. ShiftCare is cheaper to start at $8/user/mo against $300/user/mo.

ShiftCare is the better fit for cost-conscious teams wanting broad integrations. CareCade is the better fit for teams wanting a free entry point and automation.

  • ShiftCare fits best

    Cost-conscious teams wanting broad integrations

  • CareCade fits best

    Teams wanting a free entry point and automation

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Side by side

Feature ShiftCare 8.4/10 Visit ↗ CareCade 7.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 7.8
Ranking #5 in Home Care Scheduling Software #10 in Home Care Scheduling Software
Best for Cost-conscious teams wanting broad integrations Teams wanting a free entry point and automation
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $8/user/mo (best) $300/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 7 days 14 days
Free trial length 7 days · no card needed 14 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs · 24/7 Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7
Compliance HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA HIPAA, GDPR, 2FA
Integrations 12 integrations 2 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features ShiftCare 5/6 · CareCade 6/6
Caregiver mobile app ✓ ✓
EVV support ✓ ✓
Route optimization Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Care documentation ✓ ✓
Client portal ✓ ✓
Availability management ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • EVV, GPS-verified visits and offline mobile access
  • Care plans, eMAR, documentation and family portal options
  • Integrations for payroll, accounting, calendars and CRM tools
  • Free portals for families and case managers
  • Scheduling, matching, conflict detection, and EVV in one platform
  • Documentation, billing, payroll, and reporting tools
Cons
  • Requires at least 5 staff
  • No free plan; the free trial lasts 7 days
  • Advanced features and API access require higher tiers
  • Provider plans start at $300 per month
  • The strongest workflow automation is reserved for paid tiers
  • Founded in 2024, so it has a shorter operating history
Our verdict

ShiftCare is cloud software for home care, home health and IDD providers. It brings caregiver scheduling, recurring shifts, availability and leave management, EVV, visit tools, care notes, forms, billing, payroll connections and family…

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CareCade is home care management software for providers, caregivers, families, and case managers, with particular relevance for Washington DDCS/DDA and HCBS organizations. Its scope covers scheduling, caregiver coordination, electronic…

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  1. ShiftCareHome Care Scheduling Software 8.47-day trial
  2. CareCadeHome Care Scheduling Software 7.8Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ShiftCare — where it wins

    • EVV, GPS-verified visits and offline mobile access
    • Care plans, eMAR, documentation and family portal options
    • Integrations for payroll, accounting, calendars and CRM tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires at least 5 staff
    • No free plan; the free trial lasts 7 days
    • Advanced features and API access require higher tiers

  • CareCade — where it wins

    • Free portals for families and case managers
    • Scheduling, matching, conflict detection, and EVV in one platform
    • Documentation, billing, payroll, and reporting tools

    Where it doesn't

    • Provider plans start at $300 per month
    • The strongest workflow automation is reserved for paid tiers
    • Founded in 2024, so it has a shorter operating history

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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