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Brightwheel vs Juniorlogs

Both stand on early childhood education software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Brightwheel

Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

Brightwheel brings program administration, family communication, payments, and staff tools together for early education programs. Ask for pricing based on your program details before deciding whether its customized plan fits.

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Juniorlogs

Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

Juniorlogs brings operational, financial, attendance, and compliance tasks into one system for New Zealand early childhood services. Its licence tiers, mobile access, Xero connection, and guided onboarding support different service sizes.

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The facts

	Brightwheel	Juniorlogs
Free plan	Not published	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Web, iPhone, Android	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Small Business (annual): 948 NZD a year
Plans published	1	9
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	mybrightwheel.com	juniorlogs.co.nz
On early childhood education software	#32 of 86	#36 of 86

Brightwheel: what it does well

Enrollment tools include admissions and digital forms.
Invoices, payments, and reminders can be automated.
Includes staff scheduling and time tracking.
Available on web, iOS, and Android.
Support includes onboarding and live chat.

What to know first

Pricing is customized after program details are collected.
No specific price is listed.

Juniorlogs: what it does well

Web, Android, and iOS access
Broad enrolment, attendance, and staffing tools
Automated ELI reporting and funding support
Two-way Xero invoice integration
Monthly and annual licence options

What to know first

No free plan
Onboarding and training charges apply
Data migration charges may apply
One-month cancellation notice is required

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