illumine vs QikKids
illumine
illumine.app
QikKids
qikkids.com.auSide by side
| Figure | illumine | QikKids |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 11 |
| Spec score · Early Childhood Education Software | 9.3 (#2) | 8.2 (#26) |
| Spec score · Child Care Software | 9.0 (#1) | 7.6 (#15) |
| Spec score · Daycare Management Software | 9.0 (#2) | 7.6 (#18) |
| Spec score · Childcare Management Software | 8.9 (#4) | 7.6 (#19) |
| API access | The Scale tier includes a rate-limited API license and custom API plus webhook integrations; the pricing FAQ says API documentation is supplied on request. | API access is listed as an Essential package feature |
| Attendance and check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Billing and payments | Yes | Automatic recurring payments and ad-hoc PayNow payments are supported |
| Child capacity | 50 | 39 |
| Enrollment management | Yes | Core adds child enrolment and management |
| Family communication | Yes | Communications can use email, Home app, Home web and SMS |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Integrations | Illumine advertises more than 50 accounting and payment integrations, including Gusto, Stripe, PayPal, Tally, QuickBooks, NetSuite and Paychex. | Essential includes integrations including Xero and Ento |
| Lesson planning | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | both | both |
Plans
illumine
- BusinessPrice not published
- EnterprisePrice not published
- Standard$0.99 a month
- EssentialsPriced on request
- Growth + AIPriced on request
- ScalePriced on request
QikKids
- Playground 0-39 placesPrice not published
- Playground 40-69 placesPrice not published
- Playground 70-99 placesPrice not published
- Playground 100+ placesPrice not published
- Office LitePrice not published
- Office CorePrice not published
- Office EssentialPrice not published
- QikKids Desktop & KioskPrice not published
- CorePrice not published
- EssentialPrice not published
In their own words
QikKids
QikKids is a platform for Kindergarten and out-of-school-hours care services, combining child enrolment, attendance, family communication, lesson planning, and billing. It runs on web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android, with mobile apps; all plans include the Home parent app and web portal. Digital sign-ins, real-time attendance information, and headcounts support daily check-in, while families can manage additional casual sessions and absences. Payment tools include automatic recurring payments and ad-hoc PayNow transactions. The Core package adds a child waitlist with custom filtering, while Essential includes integrations such as Xero and Ento, API access, and nightly SQL-table database backups. Other listed capabilities include rostering, staff clock in/out, digital timesheets, and multi-service reporting. QikKids lists support and training resources. A free plan is available, and the listed starting price is $204 per month for Lite; prices exclude GST. Monthly and annual pricing options are shown. Plan information includes Playground capacity bands beginning with 0–39 places.