Last updated 12 Oct 2026
Autonomy Care and spreadsheets compared
Spreadsheets cost nothing to start and suit very small teams, but they do not check shifts against plans, price limits or worker training, and every claim line is typed again. Autonomy Care keeps the roster, notes, invoices and claims in one record, so each support is entered once and checked before you claim.
Side by side
| Job | Spreadsheets | Autonomy Care |
|---|---|---|
| Building a roster | Manual, one sheet per week | Rosters from service bookings, with open shifts |
| Price limit checks | Manual lookup | Checked before export |
| Claim file | Typed by hand | Built from approved supports |
- Spreadsheets can still be the right choice for a sole trader with a few participants.
Thinking about switching?
Read the switching guide first, then decide.