CheckInKids
7.7#15 in early childhood education softwareFrom $15 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitCheckInKids vs illumine
What both publish
| Fact | CheckInKids | illumine |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance and check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Billing | Providers can create automated invoices and accept online credit or debit card payments through Stripe. | The platform automates invoices, credit and debit notes, discounts, subsidies, taxes, reminders, late fees and financial reports. |
| Billing and payments | Yes | Yes |
| Child capacity | 15 | 50 |
| Family communication | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Integrations | The feature page names Stripe as the payment provider for online card payments. | Illumine advertises more than 50 accounting and payment integrations, including Gusto, Stripe, PayPal, Tally, QuickBooks, NetSuite and Paychex. |
| Mobile apps | none | both |
| Support | The contact page says the team responds to email within 24 hours and lists weekday phone support from 8am to 6pm MST. | Official support includes email at [email protected] and in-app live chat, with training videos and onboarding guidance. |
CheckInKids plans
- FreeFree
- Starter$15 a month
- Growth$40 a month
- Professional$75 a month
illumine plans
- Standard—
- Business—
- Enterprise—
- Standard$0.99 a month
- EssentialsPriced on request
- Growth + AIPriced on request
Pick CheckInKids if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick illumine if…
illumine may suit childcare providers looking to manage enrollment, family communication, attendance, billing, and lesson planning. Centers considering it should review the plan capabilities and request pricing.