Kangarootime
8.3#3 in early childhood education softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitKangarootime vs ParentLink
ParentLink
7.5#19 in early childhood education softwareFrom £50 a monthFree planWeb
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Kangarootime | ParentLink |
|---|---|---|
| Attendance and check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Billing and payments | Yes | Yes |
| Enrollment management | Yes | Yes |
| Family communication | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | both | none |
| Privacy | Kangarootime says application diagnostics and usage data are collected for improving performance and are not shared with third parties. | The maker says it does not sell, rent, or share customer data for advertising or behavioural profiling, and does not train AI models on customer data. |
| Support | GetApp lists phone support, email/help desk, FAQs, knowledge base, documentation, live online support and videos. | Starter 50 includes priority email support, and the maker lists [email protected] for technical security questions. |
Kangarootime plans
- FreeFree
- Premium—
- Enterprise—
- Custom Kangarootime packagePriced on request
ParentLink plans
- FreeFree
- Starter 50£50 a month
- Starter 100£75 a month
- Pro£150 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Kangarootime if…
Kangarootime suits childcare or school-program operators managing enrollment, attendance, billing, lesson planning, and family communication. The plan options also fit organizations ranging from one school with a small staff to groups needing multiple or unlimited schools.
Pick ParentLink if…
ParentLink suits UK and Irish childcare providers seeking one web service for operational tasks, family communication and learning-journal evidence. Its free plan accommodates settings with up to 15 children; larger listed plans support more.