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Discover by Xplor vs OWNA
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.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Discover covers many administrative tasks for childcare services and includes a free family app for its families. The listed Discover SMS price is $282 a month, so providers should consider that paid plan in assessing fit.
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OWNA brings core childcare administration tasks into one web and mobile system. Its plan structure distinguishes smaller centres from multi-centre operators, but pricing requires further information.
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| Discover by Xplor | OWNA | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Discover SMS: $282 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 2 | 6 |
| Maker | Discover by Xplor | OWNA |
| Website | try.discoverchildcare.co.nz | owna.com.au |
| On early childhood education software | #11 of 86 | #7 of 86 |
Discover by Xplor: what it does well
- Supports online enrolments and waitlist management.
- Includes staff rostering and certification documentation tools.
- Offers customizable child and finance reports.
- Home family app is free for Discover families.
- Available on Android, iOS, and web.
What to know first
- Discover SMS is paid at $282 a month.
- There is no free trial.
- Listed support hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm NZT.
OWNA: what it does well
- Web, iOS, and Android access
- Handles enrollment and attendance
- Includes family communication
- Supports billing and payments
- Provides lesson planning
What to know first
- No free plan
- Lite and Premium cover up to 100 children
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