OneBookPlus vs AlayaCare
Australian-built aged care software
AlayaCare is a Canadian home care platform expanding into Australia. OneBookPlus is built here — with native NDIS, HCP & DVA billing, SCHADS Award compliance, and transparent pricing. No enterprise sales calls needed.
At a glance
What you get with each platform
OneBookPlus
From $0/mo — NDIS, HCP & DVA included
- NDIS claiming & bulk billing
- HCP package management
- DVA billing support
- SCHADS Award interpretation
- Family portal for participants
- Care notes & progress tracking
- Rostering & mobile app
- Invoicing & accounting built in
- Self-service signup — no consultants
AlayaCare
From ~$5-15/user/mo — enterprise pricing
- NDIS claiming (requires configuration)
- HCP package management
- DVA billing
- SCHADS Award interpretation
- Family portal
- Care notes
- Rostering & mobile app
- Invoicing & accounting
- Canadian-built, adapted for Australia
Feature by feature
OneBookPlus vs AlayaCare — detailed comparison
See exactly what's included in each platform. OneBookPlus delivers Australian-native aged care features without the enterprise price tag.
| Feature | OneBookPlus | AlayaCare |
|---|---|---|
| NDIS claiming & bulk billing | ||
| HCP package management | ||
| DVA billing support | ||
| SCHADS Award interpretation | ||
| Family portal | ||
| Care notes & progress tracking | ||
| Rostering & scheduling | ||
| Mobile app for carers | ||
| Invoicing & accounting | ||
| Self-service signup | ||
| Australian-built & supported | ||
| Simple setup (no consultants) | ||
| Price (AUD) | From $0/mo | ~$5-15/user/mo |
| Transparent pricing | Enterprise pricing + setup fees |
Why switch
Why Australian aged care agencies choose OneBookPlus over AlayaCare
Built in Australia, for Australia
AlayaCare was built for Canadian home care and adapted for the Australian market. OneBookPlus is designed from scratch for Australian aged care — with NDIS, HCP, and DVA billing native to the platform, not bolted on as an afterthought.
No enterprise sales process
AlayaCare requires enterprise sales calls, demos, and consultant-led implementations that can take months. OneBookPlus lets you sign up, configure your agency, and start managing care in minutes — with self-service onboarding and transparent pricing.
SCHADS Award built in
OneBookPlus understands the SCHADS Award natively — penalty rates, overtime, shift allowances, and break rules are calculated automatically when you build rosters. No manual configuration or third-party payroll integration required.
Invoicing & accounting included
AlayaCare focuses on care management but leaves invoicing and accounting to other tools. OneBookPlus includes GST-compliant invoicing, expense tracking, and financial reporting so you don't need Xero or MYOB on top of your care platform.
FAQ
OneBookPlus vs AlayaCare — your questions answered
Is OneBookPlus better than AlayaCare for Australian home care agencies?
For most Australian home care agencies, yes. AlayaCare is a Canadian platform that has expanded into Australia, but it was designed for the North American market first. OneBookPlus is built from the ground up for Australian aged care — with native NDIS claiming, HCP package management, DVA billing, and SCHADS Award interpretation. You won't need consultants to configure Australian-specific workflows because they're already built in.
How much does AlayaCare cost compared to OneBookPlus?
AlayaCare uses enterprise pricing that typically ranges from $5-15 per user per month, with implementation fees that can run into tens of thousands of dollars. For a 50-person agency, that's $250-750/month in software fees alone, plus onboarding costs. OneBookPlus offers transparent pricing starting from $0/month with a free plan, and paid plans that include NDIS claiming, rostering, family portal, and accounting — without enterprise sales calls or lengthy implementation projects.
Does OneBookPlus support NDIS claiming like AlayaCare?
Yes. OneBookPlus has native NDIS bulk billing that connects directly to the NDIS portal. You can submit claims, track payments, manage plan budgets, and handle plan-managed and self-managed participants — all built into the platform. Unlike AlayaCare, which requires configuration for Australian billing workflows, OneBookPlus has NDIS claiming ready out of the box.
Can OneBookPlus handle rostering for home care workers?
Absolutely. OneBookPlus includes full rostering and scheduling with SCHADS Award interpretation, so you can create compliant rosters that automatically calculate penalty rates, overtime, and allowances. Carers get a mobile app to view shifts, log care notes, and track travel time. It's designed specifically for Australian home care rostering requirements.
What is the best AlayaCare alternative in Australia?
OneBookPlus is the best AlayaCare alternative for Australian aged care agencies. It's purpose-built for the Australian market with native NDIS, HCP, and DVA billing, SCHADS Award compliance, a family portal, and full invoicing and accounting — all in one platform. Unlike AlayaCare, there's no enterprise sales process, no consultant-led implementation, and no per-user pricing that scales against you as your agency grows.
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