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cradleOS vs Kinderly
Both stand on daycare management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
Visit cradleOS 
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Kinderly combines enrollment, daily center operations, family communication, and billing, with native apps for parents and teachers. The free plan is limited to 10 active children, and payment processing carries a stated fee.
Visit KinderlyThe facts
| cradleOS | Kinderly | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Mac, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Bloom: $49.99 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | cradleos.com | mykinderly.com |
| On daycare management software | #1 of 32 | #3 of 32 |
cradleOS: what it does well
Kinderly: what it does well
- Digital packets support e-signatures and conditional questions.
- Families can access packets without creating an account.
- Includes attendance, ratio monitoring, scheduling, and licensing reports.
- Native apps serve teachers and parents on iOS and Android.
- Free Sprout plan covers up to 10 active children.
What to know first
- Card and bank payments carry a 1% + $0.25 fee.
- Sprout limits centers to 10 active children.
- Grove pricing is custom and not listed.
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