CareDay vs eyworks
CareDay
caredaysolutions.comeyworks
eyworks.co.ukSide by side
| Figure | CareDay | eyworks |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | £0.83/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 7 |
| Spec score · Early Childhood Education Software | 8.0 (#36) | 8.7 (#12) |
| Attendance and check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Billing and payments | Yes | Yes |
| Enrollment management | Yes | Yes |
| Family communication | CareDay supports email, SMS, in-app messaging, chat, and push notifications for families and staff. | Yes |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Integrations | The terms say the services may integrate with third-party applications such as payment processors and email providers, without naming specific providers. | eyworks says its data can be integrated with other business applications and BI tools through direct integration, APIs and CSVs. |
| Product | CareDay is cloud-based childcare management software for licensed childcare centers, schools, and related organizations. | eyworks is an early years software platform for owners, managers and practitioners running childcare settings. |
Plans
eyworks
- eyenquiries£11 a month
- eyengage£9.99 a year
- eyenquiries£9.99 a year
- eyrecruit£18.99 a year
- eypeople£20.99 a year
- eylog£39.99 a year
- eymanage£46.99 a year
In their own words
CareDay
CareDay has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
eyworks
eyworks is an early years software platform for owners, managers, and practitioners running childcare settings. Its eight tools cover child financials, observations and daily records, enquiries and registration, HR, recruitment, community newsfeed, parent partnerships, and employee engagement. eymanage handles bookings, invoicing, funding, payment reconciliation, occupancy forecasting, and staff scheduling. eylog records photos and videos, EYFS assessments, daily diaries, accidents, and medicines, with AI-assisted writing through Aimey. eyparent gives families real-time updates, two-way messaging, home observations, invoice viewing, and payments. eyemployee lets staff view rotas, clock in and out, request time off, and update records; the app is free for every employee. The platform supports web, Android, iOS, and APIs, with direct integrations, APIs, and CSVs. Listed payment options include GoCardless, Stripe, Opayo, Worldpay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, cards, Direct Debit, Tax-Free Childcare, and Pay by Bank. Pricing starts at £11/mo (annual); the initial licence is 12 months and prices exclude VAT.