Comparison
An honest comparison to help you choose the right childcare management software for your center.
CentreCareOS publishes pricing on our website. You know exactly what you'll pay before talking to anyone. $49-$199/month based on your needs.
Brightwheel requires you to "request a demo" and speak with sales before seeing any pricing. Many directors report frustration with this approach and feeling pressured during sales calls.
CentreCareOS assigns every center a dedicated support specialist. Someone who knows your center by name, available by phone, email, or chat.
Brightwheel routes support through a general ticketing system. You may get a different person each time, and many users report slow response times.
CentreCareOS is month-to-month. Cancel anytime. We earn your business every month by delivering value.
Brightwheel typically requires annual contracts. Canceling early often results in fees or continued billing.
Both platforms offer attendance tracking, parent communication, billing, and daily reports. The core functionality is comparable.
| Feature | CentreCareOS | Brightwheel |
|---|---|---|
| Public Pricing | ||
| Dedicated Support Person | ||
| Month-to-Month Billing | ||
| 14-Day Free Trial | ||
| Digital Check-In/Out | ||
| Daily Reports | ||
| Photo Sharing | ||
| Automated Invoicing | ||
| Online Payments | ||
| Staff Scheduling | ||
| Ratio Monitoring | ||
| Enrollment Management | ||
| Learning Standards Alignment | ||
| No Per-Transaction Fees |
Many directors tell us they wasted hours on sales calls just to learn Brightwheel's pricing. With CentreCareOS, you see exactly what you'll pay on our pricing page—no surprises, no pressure.
When you have an urgent issue during pickup time, you don't want to explain your situation to a new support agent. Your CentreCareOS support specialist already knows your setup and can help immediately.
Annual contracts feel like a trap. If a platform isn't working for you, you should be able to leave. CentreCareOS's month-to-month model means we have to earn your business every single month.
Some platforms charge fees on top of payment processing. CentreCareOS has straightforward subscription pricing with no hidden per-transaction fees eating into your revenue.
Start your 14-day free trial. No credit card. No sales call required.