One price, Xero included
$499 a year including GST for the whole business. Xero is not a higher plan.
Sparks Provider vs Imploy
An Imploy alternative for teams past five users
Sparks Provider is an Imploy alternative for NDIS providers with more than five users or who need Xero: it is $499 a year including GST for the whole business, while Imploy is free for up to five users without Xero and its Premium plan, the first with Xero, is $240 per user a year plus GST (checked 14 November 2026).
7 days freeNo card$499 for unlimited workers and clients
Free for five, then every login is paid. Or one price for everyone.
Imploy is all-in-one NDIS and home care software with a free Starter plan for up to five users and a Premium plan with Xero, QuickBooks and SCHADS awards. Sparks Provider is one paid product at one price: rosters, a worker app, shift notes, timesheets, NDIS invoices, the NDIA bulk claim file and Xero.
If you have five or fewer users and do not need Xero, Imploy's free plan costs less than Sparks Provider. Once you need Xero or add a sixth user, every login on Imploy is paid, admins included.
Annual cost, including GST
What each team size pays a year.
| Team | Sparks Provider | Imploy Premium, list price | Imploy Premium, 30% offer shown 14 November 2026 | Imploy Starter (no Xero) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 people (owner + 2 workers) | $499 | $792 | $554.40 | $0 |
| 6 people (owner + 5 workers) | $499 | $1,584 | $1,108.80 | Not offered (5-user limit) |
| 16 people (owner + 15 workers) | $499 | $4,224 | $2,956.80 | Not offered |
| 31 people (owner + 30 workers) | $499 | $8,184 | $5,728.80 | Not offered |
Annual AUD including GST, checked 14 November 2026. Imploy figures are its annual-billing rate per user ($240 list, or $14 a month with the offer shown that day) for every login, plus 10% GST. Paid monthly at list price it is $990, $1,980, $5,280 and $10,230. Sparks Provider's optional SMS pack is separate. This compares subscription prices, not identical products. See your own team size on the pricing page.
Sources, read 14 November 2026: Imploy pricing.
Direct comparison
The questions that decide the value.
Free for five without Xero, then $264 a login. Or $499 for everyone, Xero included.
| What mattersDecision | Whole-business priceSparks Provider | Compare withImploy |
|---|---|---|
| 01Annual price | Sparks Provider $499 incl. GST. One price for the entire business. | Imploy $0 for up to 5 users. Premium is $264 per user a year incl. GST. |
| 02What makes the price go up? | Sparks Provider Nothing when you add clients or workers. | Imploy Every login on Premium. Admins count. |
| 03Xero | Sparks Provider Included. Invoices as drafts, approved hours for pay runs. | Imploy Premium only. |
| 04People who are not active | Sparks Provider No charge. Workers are unlimited. | Imploy Still charged until you archive them. |
| 05NDIS claims | Sparks Provider NDIA bulk claim file included. You upload it. | Imploy Bulk NDIS claims listed on every plan. |
| 06SCHADS award interpretation | Sparks Provider Not included. Xero does pay. | Imploy Listed on Premium. |
| 07Geo clock in and out | Sparks Provider Not included. | Imploy Listed on every plan. |
| 08Suits | Sparks Provider Teams who want Xero, and any team of six or more. | Imploy Teams of five or fewer without Xero, and teams who want awards built in. |
What Imploy does that Sparks Provider doesn't
Where Imploy goes further.
Imploy covers more ground than Sparks Provider, and its free plan is a real offer for a very small team.
- A free planUp to 5 users with rostering, the staff app, timesheets, incidents and bulk NDIS claims. Sparks Provider has a 7-day free trial, not a free plan.
- SCHADS award interpretationOn Premium. Sparks Provider does not calculate pay.
- Geo clock in and outListed on every plan.
- QuickBooksAs well as Xero, and journal exports. Sparks Provider makes QuickBooks invoice import files instead of a live link.
- More modulesSupport coordination, supported independent living and accommodation tools, a suppliers portal, HR and sales.
- Monthly billingAs an option. Sparks Provider is billed annually.
Where Sparks Provider is different
Less software can be the right answer.
No charge per login
Unlimited workers and clients. Nobody to archive to keep the bill down.
The same price every month of the year
No codes or sale banners.
The real Sparks Provider product
Built by someone who runs two providers
Kim Matthews built it for her own teams and uses it in both businesses.
- You have six or more people, or soon will.
- You want Xero without paying per user.
- You want one known price for the year.
Who each product suits
Choose for the operation you actually run.
Sparks Provider may suit you when
- You have six or more people, or soon will.
- You want Xero without paying per user.
- You want one known price for the year.
- Rosters, notes, timesheets, invoices and claim files are the core of your week.
Imploy is the better choice when
- You have five or fewer users and do not need Xero. Its free plan costs nothing.
- You want SCHADS award interpretation in your care software.
- You need geo clock in and out, QuickBooks connected directly, or support coordination and accommodation modules.
- You prefer to pay monthly.
Coming from Imploy?
How to switch from Imploy.
Keep Imploy running.
Start the 7-day trial and follow one made-up shift from the roster to the invoice.
Bring your records with the Imploy importer.
Sparks Provider has a dedicated importer for Imploy exports. Export from Imploy, upload the files and the importer matches them. Anything it does not cover comes in with the spreadsheet templates. The team helps if you get stuck.
Review before you rely on it.
Check the matches and anything flagged. What comes across depends on what you export.
Straight answers
Before you choose.
No vague promises. Just the details you need to choose well.
Is Imploy free?
Imploy's Starter plan is free for up to 5 users, with rostering, the staff app, timesheets, incidents and bulk NDIS claims. It does not include Xero, QuickBooks or SCHADS awards. Those are on Premium, which is priced per user. Checked 14 November 2026 on Imploy's pricing page.
How much does Imploy cost?
Imploy Premium is $25 per user per month, or $240 per user per year on annual billing, before GST. For six users on annual billing that is $1,584 a year including GST. Imploy showed a 30% offer on 14 November 2026, so check its page for the current price.
Does Imploy work with Xero?
Yes, on Premium. The free Starter plan does not include Xero. Sparks Provider includes Xero in its $499 a year price.
What is an Imploy alternative with one flat price?
Sparks Provider is $499 a year including GST for the whole business, with unlimited workers and clients, Xero and the NDIA bulk claim file included, and a 7-day free trial with no card.
Can I import my data from Imploy into Sparks Provider?
Yes. Sparks Provider has a dedicated Imploy importer. Export from Imploy, upload the files, then review the matches and anything flagged before you rely on it. The team helps if you want a hand.
What does Imploy do that Sparks Provider doesn't?
Imploy lists SCHADS award interpretation, geo clock in and out, QuickBooks, support coordination and accommodation modules, and a free plan for up to 5 users. Sparks Provider does none of those, though it does make QuickBooks invoice import files. If you need them, Imploy is the better choice.
Small on purpose
Past five users? See what one price for everyone feels like.
Seven days free, no card, then $499 a year including GST.
Sparks Provider is not affiliated with Imploy. Product names are used only to help providers compare their options.