illumine vs Xplor Education
illumine
illumine.app
Xplor Education
ourxplor.comSide by side
| Figure | illumine | Xplor Education |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 10 |
| Spec score · Early Childhood Education Software | 9.3 (#2) | 9.4 (#1) |
| Spec score · Daycare Management Software | 9.0 (#2) | 8.6 (#4) |
| Spec score · Childcare Management Software | 8.9 (#4) | 8.6 (#6) |
| 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 provisioned per provider by an Xplor account manager, with provider-level quotas billed alongside the monthly account. |
| Attendance and check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Billing and payments | Yes | Yes |
| Documentation | The help center lists module documentation for billing, lessons, attendance, communication, registration, admissions, reports, forms, staff, scheduling, messages and permissions. | Xplor provides step-by-step support articles, role-based learning paths, webinars and product release notes. |
| Enrollment management | Yes | Yes |
| Family communication | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, Delaware, United States | Melbourne, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand |
| Integrations | Illumine advertises more than 50 accounting and payment integrations, including Gusto, Stripe, PayPal, Tally, QuickBooks, NetSuite and Paychex. | The partner ecosystem lists Xero, MYOB Acumatica, staffing services, compliance tools, CRM, HRIS, payroll and rostering providers. |
| Lesson planning | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | both | both |
| Praise: usability and communication | Reviewers repeatedly praise easy parent-teacher communication, photo and video updates, broad childcare features and responsive support. | Reviewers repeatedly praise easy sign-in, bookings and payments, reduced paperwork, real-time updates and parent communication. |
| Rating on Capterra | 4.4 out of 5 from 106 reviews. | 4.1 out of 5 from 200 reviews. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.4 out of 5 from 106 reviews. | 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review. |
Plans
illumine
- BusinessPrice not published
- EnterprisePrice not published
- Standard$0.99 a month
- EssentialsPriced on request
- Growth + AIPriced on request
- ScalePriced on request
Xplor Education
- OSHC Package$402 a month
- Xplor One Premium Package$558 a month
- Office$204 a month
- Playground$58 a month
- MyWaitlist$80 a month
- Single Sign On (SSO)Price not published
- Xplor Education University$35 a month
- HomeFree
- Xplor PayA$1, paid once
- Single Sign OnA$20 a month
In their own words
Xplor Education
Xplor Education is a web, iOS, and Android platform for education administration and family-facing services. Listed capabilities include enrollment management, attendance and check-in, billing and payments, lesson planning, and family communication. Office handles administration, CCS management, bookings, and attendance. Playground provides learning documentation, digital attendance, and educator tools. Home focuses on family engagement, bookings, payments, and digital sign-in and out. MyWaitlist covers pre-enrolment, lead capture, and waitlist management, while Single Sign On provides centralized access management. Xplor Education University offers personalized training and unlimited tailored sessions. Xplor Pay supports direct debit and ad hoc digital payments. The OSHC Package combines Office, Playground, and Home App; Xplor One Premium Package also includes MyWaitlist. Individual products and packages are listed without prices. The maker was founded in 2016 and lists headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, and Auckland, New Zealand. Both mobile platforms are supported.