illumine
8.6#2 in early childhood education softwareAndroidiOSWebAPI
Visitillumine vs SmartNursery
SmartNursery
6.6#60 in early childhood education softwareFrom £2.50 a yearWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | illumine | SmartNursery |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance | Attendance supports QR and kiosk check-in, leave tracking, staff-child ratios, geofencing and electronic signatures. | The system provides check-in/check-out and real-time attendance monitoring. |
| Attendance and check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Billing and payments | Yes | Yes |
| Child capacity | 50 | 25 |
| Family communication | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Wilmington, Delaware, United States | Unit 1, Vision House, 119 Factory Road, Hinckley LE10 0AF, UK |
| Support | Official support includes email at [email protected] and in-app live chat, with training videos and onboarding guidance. | UK-based email and phone support is included for all customers. |
| Trial | The trial page offers a free account for 10 days with access to Enterprise features, while also describing the experience as free for up to seven days. | The maker offers a free demo and says it can set up a trial using the customer's own data; it does not state the trial duration. |
illumine plans
- Business—
- Enterprise—
- Standard$0.99 a month
- EssentialsPriced on request
- Growth + AIPriced on request
- ScalePriced on request
SmartNursery plans
- SmartNursery£375 a month
- SmartNursery annual£2.50 a year
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 SmartNursery if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.