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Karista alternative

Looking for a Karista alternative with flat, transparent provider pricing?

Karista is an established NDIS matching service that helps connect participants with providers. Supportd is a free directory you can search yourself, or use the free matching service, with flat provider pricing and no per-referred-client fees.

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What Karista does well

  • An established matching and concierge service
  • Helps participants who prefer to be matched rather than search themselves
  • A recognised name in the NDIS provider connection space

The core difference

Karista connects participants with providers and, based on publicly available information, charges providers a monthly subscription plus a fee for each referred client. Supportd charges providers a flat monthly subscription with no per-client or per-lead fees, and lets participants either search the directory directly or request a free match.

Karista vs Supportd

KaristaSupportd
ModelMatching service plus directorySearchable directory plus a free matching service
Cost to participantsFree to useFree. No fees, ever.
Provider pricingPublicly reported around $198 a month plus $750 to $3,000 per referred client (verify current pricing)Flat $49 or $99 a month. No per-client fees.
Provider typesProvider focusedRegistered, unregistered and independent
Availability shownVariesOn every listing, updated weekly
Search yourselfMatching ledSearch the directory yourself or request a free match

Choose Karista if

  • You specifically want a concierge-style matching service and are not bothered about how providers are charged
  • You are already working with Karista and it is meeting your needs

Choose Supportd if

  • You want to search a directory yourself as well as having the option of a free match
  • You are a provider who wants flat, predictable pricing without per-client fees
  • You want to see independent and unregistered providers alongside registered ones

Pricing

Based on publicly available information, Karista charges providers a monthly subscription of around $198 plus a fee of roughly $750 to $3,000 for each referred client. Confirm current pricing with Karista directly. Supportd charges providers a flat $49 or $99 a month with no per-referred-client fees, and is free for participants.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Karista?
If you want to search providers yourself, or you are a provider who prefers flat pricing without per-client fees, Supportd is a strong alternative. It is a free NDIS directory with an optional free matching service.
Does Supportd charge providers per referred client?
No. Supportd providers pay a flat $49 or $99 a month, whether they receive zero enquiries or fifty. There are no per-lead or per-client fees.
Is the Supportd matching service free?
Yes. Participants can request a free match and the team will contact providers in their area and confirm capacity before introducing them. There is no charge to participants.

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