Connect Childcare vs illumine
| Connect Childcare | illumine | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | £50/mo | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, iOS, macOS, Web, Windows | Web, iOS, Android |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Enrollment management | Yes | Yes |
| Family communication | Yes | Yes |
| Attendance and check-in | Yes | Yes |
| Billing and payments | Yes | Yes |
| Lesson planning | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile apps | both | both |
| Child capacity | — | 50 children |
Both are listed in Best Early Childhood Education Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, illumine scores higher on our published basis.