Brightwheel alternatives

At a glance

We list 8 other childcare management tools as alternatives to Brightwheel: Famly, illumine, Kidsoft, Lillio, Parent, Procare, Storypark and Tadpoles.

From each tool's own website and from published reviews. Each tool's page says when its facts were checked.

8 alternatives

Listed alphabetically. A tool is ranked by its reviews once it has 3.

Famly
The all-in-one nursery app that does the tedious admin tasks for you.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Brightwheel for: integration with Xero.
Paid plans from
Foundation, £79 per month, excl (as of November 13, 2026)
Free trial
2 weeks
Platforms
Android, Amazon Appstore
Integrations shared with Brightwheel
None in common
Main features
Parent messaging, Child development tracking, Daily logs
Security and compliance
SSO
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illumine
AI-powered childcare management software that helps your center grow.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Brightwheel for: integration with QuickBooks or KinderConnect.
Integrations shared with Brightwheel
None in common
Main features
Billing and payments, Enrollment management, Attendance tracking
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Kidsoft
Childcare software that simplifies admin, improves engagement and grows your early learning service.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Brightwheel for: integration with Amazon Web Services.
Platforms
Android
Integrations shared with Brightwheel
None in common
Main features
Enrolment and waitlist, Digital attendance tracking, Automated billing
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Lillio
Childcare management software that brings attendance, family communication, billing, and planning together.
No reviews yet
No checked fact sets it apart from Brightwheel yet.
Free trial
Yes
Platforms
iOS, Android
Main features
Digital daily sheets, Parent messaging, Billing and payments
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Parent
One platform for every function and stakeholder in childcare, from admissions to end of day.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Brightwheel for: integration with QuickBooks, Zoho or Sage.
Free trial
Yes
Platforms
Web
Integrations shared with Brightwheel
None in common
Main features
Digital waitlists, Automated invoices, Attendance tracking
Security and compliance
GDPR
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Procare
Child care management software for centers, before and after school programs and youth organizations.
No reviews yet
Choose it over Brightwheel for: integration with QuickBooks, Gusto or Checkr.
Integrations shared with Brightwheel
None in common
Main features
Family engagement, Classroom management, Tuition payment processing
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Storypark
Childcare management for long day care, kindergartens and OSHC.
No reviews yet
No checked fact sets it apart from Brightwheel yet.
Free trial
Yes
Platforms
iOS, Android
Main features
Child portfolios, Observations, Attendance tracking
Security and compliance
SSO
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Tadpoles
Streamline administrative tasks, stay connected with families, and manage your program's operations.
No reviews yet
No checked fact sets it apart from Brightwheel yet.
Platforms
iOS, Android, Web
Main features
Director dashboard, Billing management, Family app
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