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CentreBloom vs iVake Gradebook
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.
CentreBloom combines operational tools for childcare programs, with plans priced per centre according to active-student capacity. Before choosing it, Quebec centres should note the payroll limitation and all users should account for the paid plans.
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iVake Gradebook is a fit for institutions seeking configurable grading, academic record generation, and parent and student access within an education ERP. Account for the one-time onboarding fee after the trial and the India-specific published rates when evaluating the cost.
Visit iVake GradebookThe facts
| CentreBloom | iVake Gradebook | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Up to 15 students (annual): C$621 a year | Campus operations — over 10,000 students: ₹5 per student a month |
| Plans published | 10 | 11 |
| Maker | CentreBloom | iVake Gradebook |
| Website | centrebloom.com | ivake.com |
| On early childhood education software | #40 of 86 | #44 of 86 |
CentreBloom: what it does well
- Full platform included in every plan
- Supports attendance by staff or kiosk code/QR
- Includes guided onboarding, data import, and training
- Optional SMS reminders use the centre’s Twilio account
What to know first
- No Quebec payroll support
- Does not remit or file payroll for centres
- No free plan
iVake Gradebook: what it does well
- Configures weighted assessments and multiple grading scales.
- Calculates totals, grades, SGPA, and CGPA as marks are entered.
- Tracks who changed marks and their previous values.
- Shares published marks and remarks through family app access.
- Lists education platform integrations, an API, and webhooks.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Continued use incurs a one-time ₹10,000 onboarding fee.
- Published rupee rates apply to institutions in India and are before tax.
- Universities use custom pricing.
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