cradleOS
7.4#5 in daycare management softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitcradleOS vs OWNA
What both publish
| Fact | cradleOS | OWNA |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance | Compliance features include state licensing checklists, immunization tracking, incident logs with photos and signatures, ratio alerts and audit-ready reports. | Compliance tools address NQF requirements, ratios, health and safety, QIP and assessment preparation. |
| Integrations | The page names Stripe for online payments and says API access and integrations are included with Enterprise. | Official materials list Xero, MYOB and Mailchimp integrations, with Xero/MYOB integration limited on some packages. |
| Licence | The Terms classify the software and content as cradleOS property and prohibit copying, reverse engineering and derivative works, indicating a proprietary licence. | The EULA grants only a limited, non-exclusive, non-transferable licence and says OWNA owns the software and content, so it is proprietary rather than open source. |
cradleOS plans
- FreeFree
- ProPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
OWNA plans
- Lite—
- Premium—
- Enterprise—
- Premium (Early Learning)A$1.49 a month
- Premium$39 a month
- LiteA$99 a month
Pick cradleOS if…
cradleOS suits home daycares and small centers that need attendance, billing, enrollment, staff, and family communication tools in one workspace. Enterprise is aimed at multi-site operators with advanced reporting and compliance needs.
Pick OWNA if…
OWNA suits childcare centres needing enrollment, attendance, family communication, payment, and lesson-planning tools. Lite and Premium target centres with 0–100 children, while Enterprise is for operators of 25 or more centres.