Brightwheel vs Harmony Web
Brightwheel
mybrightwheel.com
Harmony Web
harmonykids.com.auSide by side
| Figure | Brightwheel | Harmony Web |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 16 |
| Spec score · Daycare Management Software | 7.8 (#12) | 6.7 (#30) |
| Spec score · Childcare Management Software | 7.7 (#15) | 6.7 (#30) |
| Spec score · Early Childhood Education Software | 7.8 (#45) | 6.9 (#82) |
| Attendance and check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Billing and payments | Yes | Yes |
| Enrollment tools | Enrollment tools include admissions, waitlists, applications, and digital forms. | Yes |
| Family communication | Yes | Yes |
| Lesson planning | The platform includes lesson plans, observations, assessments, and curriculum tools. | Yes |
| Mobile apps | both | none |
Plans
Harmony Web
- Family Day Care or In-Home Care ServicePrice not published
- Family Day Care or In-Home Care ServicePriced on request
- Centre-Based Care or OSHC ServicePrice not published
- Centre-Based Care or OSHC ServicePriced on request
- Harmony for EducatorsPrice not published
- Harmony for EducatorsPriced on request
- FDC/IHC Enrolment Confirmation ModulePrice not published
- FDC/IHC Enrolment Confirmation ModulePriced on request
- FDC/IHC Online Enrolments ModulePrice not published
- FDC/IHC Online Enrolments ModulePriced on request
In their own words
Brightwheel
Brightwheel is a web and mobile platform for early education programs, combining enrollment, billing, family communication, lesson planning and other program tasks. Enrollment tools cover admissions, waitlists, applications and digital forms. Families can pay online through secure payment options, and invoices, payments and reminders can be automated. Staff tools include rosters, scheduling, time tracking, payroll and development hours. The platform is available on the web, iOS and Android, and a mobile app is listed among its features. Support includes onboarding, a dedicated specialist, live chat and online resources. Training materials include webinars, templates, tools, blogs and other online resources. Pricing is customized after program details are collected; no specific amount is listed. The site displays more than 160,000 reviews and a 4.9 rating, and lists reviews from the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Harmony Web
Harmony Web has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.