Side by side
ChildPlus vs Kidvy
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.
Choose ChildPlus if your early childhood program needs ERSEA tracking, PIR reporting, family engagement records, and customizable reporting in one system. Programs seeking a listed software price should request one from the maker; optional VPN database access also costs extra.
Visit ChildPlusKidvy combines center operations with parent communication and child-development records, while giving parents free app access. Center pricing starts at $49 a month billed CAD $49/ month, with higher capacity and controls on Professional and Enterprise plans.
Visit KidvyThe facts
| ChildPlus | Kidvy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Essential Learning Plan: $3,500 a year | Essentials: $49 a month |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | ChildPlus | Not published |
| Website | procaresoftware.com | kidvy.com |
| On early childhood education software | #30 of 86 | #43 of 86 |
ChildPlus: what it does well
- Tracks all five ERSEA areas, with customizable selection points.
- Records PIR data and prepares submission-ready files.
- Supports two-way staff and family messaging.
- Includes more than 200 pre-built reports and real-time dashboards.
- Available on Android, iOS, web, and Windows.
What to know first
- ChildPlus software pricing is available by request.
- Optional VPN database access has an additional cost.
- The desktop edition requires Windows 10 Professional or Windows 11.
Kidvy: what it does well
- Web, Android, and iOS access
- Digital check-in with signatures, PINs, or scans
- Automatic daily reports after checkout
- Development graphs across six learning dimensions
- Free parent access
What to know first
- No free center plan
- Essentials supports up to 30 active children
- API access is marked coming soon
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