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Gertrude 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.

Gertrude

Free plan AndroidLinuxMac+2

Gertrude brings enrollment, billing, scheduling, and records together for early-childhood and leisure facilities. The free download has no usage limit, while assistance, installation, and optional modules have separate listed charges.

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Kidvy

Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

Kidvy 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.

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The facts

	Gertrude	Kidvy
Free plan	Yes	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Programmation informatique sous licence GPL: €60	Essentials: $49 a month
Plans published	7	3
Maker	Gertrude	Not published
Website	gertrude-logiciel.org	kidvy.com
On early childhood education software	#8 of 86	#43 of 86

Gertrude: what it does well

Free download with no usage limit.
Produces customizable contracts, invoices, and reports.
Supports CAF PSU, PAJE, and custom pricing modes.
Optional Android check-in can work offline.

What to know first

The free download includes no support or warranty.
The online version requires an internet-connected computer.
The point-of-care module is optional and priced separately.

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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