Parent vs Xplor Education
Parent
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Xplor Education
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| Figure | Parent | Xplor Education |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 10 |
| Spec score · Early Childhood Education Software | 8.7 (#11) | 9.4 (#1) |
| Attendance and check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Billing and payments | Yes | Yes |
| Documentation | The product provides an online help center, chat support, blogs, webinars, guides and an Early Years Academy resource library. | Xplor provides step-by-step support articles, role-based learning paths, webinars and product release notes. |
| Enrollment management | Yes | Yes |
| Family communication | Families receive real-time updates, photos, videos, secure messages, forms, permissions and billing information in the app. | Yes |
| Founded | 2015 | 2016 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | LinkedIn lists Copenhagen, Denmark as headquarters; Parent also lists offices in Denmark, Switzerland, Germany, the UAE and the United States. | Melbourne, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand |
| Integrations | The Exclusive plan lists Zoom, QuickBooks, Zoho, Sage, WhatsApp, Gmail and Office 365 integrations; Stripe powers payments. | The partner ecosystem lists Xero, MYOB Acumatica, staffing services, compliance tools, CRM, HRIS, payroll and rostering providers. |
| Lesson planning | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | Parent’s materials list the app as available on the Apple App Store and Google Play. | both |
| Rating on G2 | 2.5 out of 5 from 2 reviews | 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review. |
| Rating on GetApp | 4.6 out of 5 from 103 reviews | 4.1 out of 5 from 200 reviews. |
| Security | Parent’s security page states that it is SOC 2 Type II compliant and lists MFA, TLS 1.3 in transit, AES-256 at rest, and role-based access controls. | Xplor says it uses AWS, encryption at rest and in transit, automated threat detection and Australian data centres supporting Privacy Act and APP obligations. |
Plans
Parent
- BasicPrice not published
- ExclusivePrice not published
- Basic PlanPriced on request
- Exclusive PlanPriced 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
Parent
Parent is a childcare management platform for providers handling enrollment, family communication, attendance, billing and children’s learning journeys. It is built for childcare centers, including enterprise groups, franchises and organizations with multiple branches. Educators can record meals, naps and diaper changes, share photos and videos, and prepare daily summaries. Families and staff can use a newsfeed and in-app messaging, with automatic translation in 198+ languages. Enrollment features include centralized digital waitlists, custom forms, digital signatures, and QR code or link sign-ins. The product also supports lesson planning, check-in, billing and payments. Parent names integrations including WhatsApp, Gmail, Office 365, Zoom, QuickBooks, Zoho and Sage. It is available through a browser-based web app and Android and iOS apps. The maker, Parent, is headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark and was founded in 2015. The paid service has pricing on request and offers a 14-day trial; there is no free plan. Listed Basic and Exclusive plans have no listed prices.
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.