FendanaCura vs ClearCare (WellSky)
The modern all-in-one platform vs the market incumbent. We compare AI scheduling, HIPAA messaging, GPS tracking, family portals, billing, mobile apps, ISO 27001 certification, EVV compliance, user experience, data migration, and total cost of ownership — for agencies considering the switch.
The short answer
FendanaCura is the better all-in-one modern platform. ClearCare/WellSky has the largest US market share and strong EVV compliance for Medicaid agencies, but its platform relies on third-party integrations for HIPAA messaging, GPS tracking, and family portals — significantly increasing total cost and creating workflow friction. FendanaCura includes all these capabilities natively with a modern interface, ISO 27001 certification (ClearCare has none), and agencies that switch typically save €2,400+ per month.
Head-to-head breakdown
11 critical categories, compared side by side
Native machine learning engine. Considers 15+ factors per match. Learns from every scheduling cycle and improves automatically.
Rule-based scheduling engine. Requires significant manual configuration and ongoing tuning. No machine learning adaptation.
Built-in secure messaging with end-to-end encryption, audit trails, group chats, and file sharing. Included in base platform.
Requires third-party integration for HIPAA-compliant messaging. Additional monthly cost per user on top of base platform.
Native GPS clock-in/out with real-time location verification. Automated timesheet generation and payroll integration included.
Available as an add-on module. Integration with payroll systems requires separate configuration and ongoing maintenance.
Built-in family portal with real-time care updates, medication logs, secure messaging, and schedule visibility at no extra cost.
Available as a premium add-on. Additional per-family pricing increases total monthly platform cost significantly.
Built-in multi-payer billing with insurance claims processing, automated invoicing, and accounting integrations included.
Billing is a separate module requiring additional subscription. More complex setup and configuration required.
Modern native iOS and Android apps with full offline mode, auto-sync, GPS tracking, messaging, and voice-to-text care documentation.
Mobile apps available but with a dated interface. Limited offline capabilities compared to modern alternatives.
Fully ISO 27001 certified — the global gold standard for information security management. Satisfies NHS and government contract requirements.
Not ISO 27001 certified. Relies on SOC 2 and HIPAA compliance attestations, which are less rigorous than ISO 27001.
Modern, clean interface designed in 2024. Consistent design language across web, iOS, and Android. Minimal training required.
Interface shows its age. Multiple interface patterns from different acquisitions create inconsistent user experience across modules.
Supports 6+ languages natively across all platform modules. Designed for multi-country operations from day one.
English-only platform. Not designed for multi-language or multi-country deployments.
Free data migration with dedicated specialist. Full onboarding support and staff training included at no extra cost.
Professional services fees for data migration typically range €3,000-€8,000. Implementation timeline often extends to 8-12 weeks.
Transparent per-user pricing. All features included — no hidden add-on costs. Agencies typically save €2,400+/month vs ClearCare.
Base platform plus multiple mandatory add-on modules. Complex pricing with annual contracts. 40-60% higher total monthly cost.
Pricing comparison
Based on a typical agency with 50 caregivers. Actual costs vary by agency size and needs.
| Cost Component | FendanaCura | ClearCare / WellSky |
|---|---|---|
| Base platform (50 caregivers) | Included | Included |
| HIPAA-compliant messaging | Included | €350-€550/mo add-on |
| GPS time tracking | Included | €250-€400/mo add-on |
| Family portal | Included | €300-€500/mo add-on |
| Billing & invoicing | Included | €400-€600/mo add-on |
| Data migration | Free | €3,500-€7,500 one-time |
| Staff training | Free | €2,000-€4,000 one-time |
| 24/7 support | Included | Business hours + priority add-on |
| Estimated monthly savings | €1,300 — €2,050/monthPlus €5,500-€11,500 one-time savings on migration & training | |
“We were on ClearCare for five years. It served us reasonably well, but we were paying for four separate add-ons — messaging, GPS, family portal, and billing — on top of the base platform. Switching to FendanaCura gave us all the same capabilities in one platform with a modern interface our caregivers actually enjoy using. We saved €2,100/month from day one. The migration was handled professionally with zero disruption to our operations.”
Switching from ClearCare? Here is the process.
A typical 4-6 week migration, fully managed by our team at no extra cost.
Discovery & Audit
We review your ClearCare setup — all modules, custom fields, reports, and integrations — to ensure nothing is overlooked in the migration plan.
3-4 daysData Mapping & Extraction
Your ClearCare data — clients, caregivers, schedules, care plans, billing history — is mapped to FendanaCura's data model and securely extracted.
5-7 daysValidation
Data is imported into a test FendanaCura environment and validated for completeness. You review and sign off before go-live.
5-7 daysStaff Training
Role-specific training for office staff, care coordinators, and field caregivers — hands-on, not just slide decks.
3-5 daysParallel Running
Both systems run side by side for 1-2 weeks. Your team uses FendanaCura while ClearCare serves as a safety net.
1-2 weeksGo-Live & Hypercare
FendanaCura becomes your primary platform. 24/7 support for the first month to handle any questions.
OngoingConsidering switching from ClearCare?
Book a personalised comparison demo. We will walk you through FendanaCura side by side with ClearCare so you can see exactly what you would gain — and what the migration process looks like for your agency.