illumine
8.6#2 in early childhood education softwareAndroidiOSWebAPI
Visitillumine vs The Nursery App
The Nursery App
7.9#10 in early childhood education softwareFrom £120 a monthFree planAndroidiOSWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | illumine | The Nursery App |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance and check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Billing | The platform automates invoices, credit and debit notes, discounts, subsidies, taxes, reminders, late fees and financial reports. | The app supports invoicing, payments, and funding claims, and says it integrates with Xero for real-time invoice syncing and status management. |
| Billing and payments | Yes | Yes |
| Enrollment management | Yes | Yes |
| Family communication | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Mobile apps | both | both |
| Support | Official support includes email at [email protected] and in-app live chat, with training videos and onboarding guidance. | The Google Play listing provides [email protected] as the app support email. |
illumine plans
- Standard—
- Business—
- Enterprise—
- Standard$0.99 a month
- EssentialsPriced on request
- Growth + AIPriced on request
The Nursery App plans
- Free PlanFree
- Subscription£120 a month
- Enterprise—
- FREE PLANFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
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 The Nursery App if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.