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illumine vs Nursly

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.

illumine

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4

illumine covers several childcare administration tasks across web and mobile platforms. Its plan details distinguish added finance, capacity, enrollment, and reporting capabilities, but pricing requires an inquiry.

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Nursly

Free plan Web

Nursly combines ratio monitoring, attendance, compliance tracking and operational records in one web platform. Its permanent records and inspection readiness tools are useful for settings with detailed documentation needs.

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The facts

illumineNursly
Free planA free trialYes
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onAndroid, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, WindowsWeb
Lowest paid planStandard: $0.99 a monthProfessional: $49 a month
Plans published63
MakerillumineNot published
Websiteillumine.appnursly.co.uk
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illumine: what it does well

  • Available on web, iOS, and Android.
  • Includes enrollment, attendance, and family communication tools.
  • Business lists online payments and financial reports.
  • Enterprise lists multi-center management.
  • Standard supports up to 50 students.

What to know first

  • No free plan.
  • Pricing is available only on request.
  • Standard is limited to up to 50 students.

Nursly: what it does well

  • Real-time ratio alerts by zone
  • Digital sign-in updates registers automatically
  • Expiry reminders for DBS and qualifications
  • Readiness score covers nine inspection categories
  • Permanent audit trails for key records

What to know first

  • No billing and payments tools
  • No lesson planning feature
  • Starter plan limited to 25 children
  • Professional pricing is listed in USD or GBP

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