Side by side
CloudBB vs ParentLink
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.
Paid Web
CloudBB brings core childcare administration into one browser-based service. Choose between Basic’s 200-student limit and Advanced’s unlimited-student plan.
Visit CloudBB Free plan Web
ParentLink combines operational, communication and learning-journal tools for childcare settings, with several paid capacity tiers and a free option. Consider the child limit and web-only access when choosing a plan.
Visit ParentLinkThe facts
| CloudBB | ParentLink | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $800 a year | Starter 50: £50 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 5 |
| Maker | CloudBB | Not published |
| Website | cloudbb.com | parentlinkeducation.co.uk |
| On early childhood education software | #79 of 86 | #15 of 86 |
CloudBB: what it does well
- Enrollment and attendance management
- Family communication tools
- Billing and payment features
- Lesson planning included
- 30-day trial
What to know first
- No free plan
- Basic limited to 200 active students
- Web platform only
ParentLink: what it does well
- Free plan has no time limit and requires no card.
- Supports learning journals across five named curricula.
- Pro trial lasts 14 days without a card.
- Exports CSV statements for Xero, Sage and QuickBooks.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to 15 children.
- No mobile apps are listed.
- Accounts move to Free after the trial unless upgraded.
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