Bloomwell vs Kangarootime
Bloomwell
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Kangarootime
kangarootime.comSide by side
| Figure | Bloomwell | Kangarootime |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $49/mo | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Spec score · Childcare Management Software | 9.2 (#2) | 8.5 (#7) |
| Integrations | Terms say the service may interoperate with payment processors, accounting software, messaging, identity and government-reporting systems, without naming specific integrations beyond Stripe. | The help center lists Data Feeds, Intellikid Systems and Kisi 2.0 integrations. |
| What it does | Bloomwell is childcare-management software combining communication, billing, enrollment, attendance and classroom tools. | Kangarootime is a cloud and mobile childcare-management platform covering administration, billing, attendance, classroom work and parent communication. |
Plans
Kangarootime
- FreeFree
- PremiumPrice not published
- EnterprisePrice not published
- Custom Kangarootime packagePriced on request
In their own words
Bloomwell
Bloomwell is a childcare management platform that combines communication, billing, enrollment, attendance, and classroom tools for childcare programs. Staff can record photos, meals, naps, and incidents, while parents can read daily reports, view invoices, message the center, and update pickup and emergency details. Billing covers recurring tuition, daily and hourly rates, one-time charges, custom cycles, sibling discounts, credits, late fees, and amounts split across guardians. Families can use autopay and pay by ACH bank transfer, card, or digital wallet. Admissions tools follow inquiries through tours, follow-ups, and enrollment. Attendance tools record check-ins and check-outs in real time, notify parents, track absences, and export records. The service has web and mobile applications, including a dedicated parent app. Home is listed at free for licensed in-home daycares, with unlimited classrooms; the page says the offer is free for a limited time. Center is listed at $49 a month for one location and 12 children, with unlimited classrooms. The Center pricing page says to join before pricing increases to $49 per month.
Kangarootime
Kangarootime has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.