ChildCare Sage vs KidKare
ChildCare Sage
childcaresage.comKidKare
kidkare.comSide by side
| Figure | ChildCare Sage | KidKare |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $895/mo | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Spec score · Child Care Software | 8.2 (#6) | 8.4 (#5) |
| Spec score · Early Childhood Education Software | 7.7 (#53) | 8.1 (#33) |
| Attendance | Its timeclock lets parents and staff sign in and out, supports group sign-in and sign-out, and can run on multiple computers or stand alone. | Attendance and meal counts can be recorded from any device, with in/out time tracking, temperature recording at check-in, and allergy alerts. |
| Billing and payments | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Rockville, Maryland, USA | Richardson, Texas, United States |
| Purpose | ChildCare Sage is childcare management software for traditional centers, drop-off centers, preschools, afterschool centers, summer camps, and faith-based and learning development centers. | KidKare automates CACFP menus, attendance, and claims for independent childcare centers filing directly with the state. |
| Support | The maker lists toll-free phone, email, forum, and remote online support, and says one year of support and updates is included with purchase. | KidKare lists a Knowledge Hub, chat feature, support tickets, live webinars, and onboarding resources. |
Plans
KidKare
- KidKare Food ProgramPrice not published
- Food Program$129 a month
- Parachute + Food Program$163.99 a month
- Food Program$1,199 a year
- Parachute + Food Program$1,479 a year
In their own words
ChildCare Sage
ChildCare Sage has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.