Log my Care is an accessible entry-level option, but medication management and rostering are paid add-ons and invoicing isn't available at all. Care App includes all of it from day one.
Care App vs Log my Care across the features UK care providers use every day.
| Feature | Care App | Log my Care |
|---|---|---|
| Digital care plans | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Daily notes & observations | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Incident reporting | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Risk assessments | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Family portal | ✓ Included | Add-on module |
| Digital MAR charts (eMAR) | ✓ Included | Add-on module |
| Staff rota & scheduling | ✓ Included | Add-on module |
| Timesheets & payroll export | ✓ Included | ✗ Not available |
| QR / GPS visit verification (EVV) | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Invoice generation | ✓ Included | ✗ Not available |
| Split billing (supported living) | ✓ Included | ✗ Not available |
| Built-in eLearning & training | ✓ Included | ✗ Not available |
| Recruitment pipeline | ✓ Included | ✗ Not available |
| CQC evidence pack | ✓ Included | ✗ Not available |
| Power BI / data export | ✓ Included | ✗ Not available |
| Month-to-month contract | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Free trial | ✓ 1 month free | ✓ Free tier available |
Based on publicly available information at time of writing. Log my Care's features vary by plan tier (Starter, Pro, Outstanding). Verify current details at logmycare.co.uk.
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Log my Care's entry price is low but the total cost rises fast once you need eMAR, rostering, or billing.
Log my Care works well for smaller providers getting started. Here's why agencies switch as they scale.
Log my Care charges separately for medication management (eMAR). Care App includes digital MAR charts, PRN protocols, and controlled drug logs in every plan — no add-on needed.
Log my Care's rostering is a paid add-on — you can get it, but it's an extra cost on top of your base plan. Care App includes full drag-and-drop rota building, open-shift bidding, and cover management in every plan from day one.
Log my Care doesn't generate invoices. Care App creates invoices automatically from completed shift data — including split billing for multi-funder supported living packages.
Care App includes eLearning course builder, DBS expiry tracking, and mandatory training completion records. Log my Care offers no built-in training tools.
Care App automatically generates timesheets from completed shifts and exports payroll data. Log my Care doesn't include timesheets, meaning more manual admin as you grow.
Care App includes a full CQC evidence pack with audit-ready reports. Log my Care provides limited CQC support — a growing concern as your service scales toward inspection.
Log my Care offers a free core tier, but it excludes eMAR (medication management), which is a paid add-on. For any agency administering medications — which is most — the free tier isn't sufficient. Care App's paid plan includes eMAR from the start.
Yes. Care App combines care documentation, eMAR, rota, timesheets, invoicing, and eLearning into one platform — replacing both Log my Care and any separate scheduling software you're using.
No. Care App is designed for quick onboarding — most agencies are fully set up within a day. We offer data migration support for client records and care plans, and the free 1-month trial means you can test it without disrupting existing workflows.
Yes. Care App has a free Starter plan (up to 2 users) and paid plans from £12/user/month, making it accessible for small providers while scaling to large organisations. See our packages for details.
No setup fee, no contract. Card details required to reserve your plan — no charge until month 2.
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