illumine
8.6#2 in early childhood education softwareAndroidiOSWebAPI
Visitillumine vs Pigeonhole
Pigeonhole
6.7#54 in early childhood education softwareWebAPIExtension
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | illumine | Pigeonhole |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | Attendance supports QR and kiosk check-in, leave tracking, staff-child ratios, geofencing and electronic signatures. | The live register tracks check-ins and attendance counts across rooms. |
| Attendance and check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Billing and payments | Yes | Yes |
| Enrollment management | Yes | Yes |
| Family communication | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Support | Official support includes email at [email protected] and in-app live chat, with training videos and onboarding guidance. | Customers can email support, and the maker offers onboarding help; terms say support is available during standard business hours. |
illumine plans
- Business—
- Enterprise—
- Standard$0.99 a month
- EssentialsPriced on request
- Growth + AIPriced on request
- ScalePriced on request
Pigeonhole plans
- Pigeonhole£49.56
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.
Pick Pigeonhole if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.