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Kidvy vs QikKids

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.

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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QikKids

Free plan WebWindowsMac+2

QikKids combines core childcare service administration with parent access and attendance tools. A free plan is available, but the listed Lite starting price excludes GST and plan prices vary in what is specified.

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The facts

	Kidvy	QikKids
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web	Web, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android
Lowest paid plan	Essentials: $49 a month	Free or on request
Plans published	3	11
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	kidvy.com	qikkids.com.au
On early childhood education software	#43 of 86	#4 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

QikKids: what it does well

Includes the Home parent app and web portal on all plans.
Supports digital sign-ins, attendance, and headcounts.
Families can manage casual sessions and absences.
Essential includes Xero and Ento integrations and API access.
Support and training resources are listed.

What to know first

Listed Lite starting price is $204 per month, excluding GST.
Some plan prices are not listed.
The cited Playground plan covers 0–39 places.

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