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Kidvy vs Procare
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 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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Paid WebiPhoneAndroid
Procare covers administrative tasks from enrollment and attendance to billing, with tools for multiple types of child care programs. Pricing is on request, and in-home users do not have classroom management.
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| Kidvy | Procare | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Web, iPhone, Android |
| Lowest paid plan | Essentials: $49 a month | Procare home version: $25 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Procare |
| Website | kidvy.com | procaresoftware.com |
| On early childhood education software | #43 of 86 | #28 of 86 |
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
Procare: what it does well
- Supports enrollment and family communication
- Attendance tracking and contactless check-in
- Billing, tuition collection, and payment reminders
- Runs on web, iOS, and Android
- Offers setup, training, and ongoing help
What to know first
- No free tier is stated
- Pricing is on request
- Classroom management is unavailable for in-home users
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