--- description: Review of brightwheel Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: brightwheel | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Gradebook Software](/directory/4150/gradebook/software) > [brightwheel](/software/63033/brightwheel) # brightwheel Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/63033/brightwheel Page: 1 / 132\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/63033/brightwheel?page=2) > brightwheel is a cloud and mobile-based childcare solution that simplifies administrative tasks, automates billing, and enhances family communication. Key features include check-in/out feature, intuitive parent communications, and simple activity logging for digital daily sheets. The platform also assists with back-end business management, reporting, and data management. brightwheel also enhances communication with a messaging system for updates and sharing milestones. It offers tools for curriculum creation and progress sharing. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 3256 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 3256 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: brightwheel - **Location**: San Francisco, US - **Founded**: 2014 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing Details**: Please contact brightwheel for pricing information. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Canada, United States ## Features - Activity Dashboard - Alerts/Notifications - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Billing & Invoicing - Calendar Management - Class Scheduling - Client Portal - Communications Management - Contact Database - Customer Accounts - Daily Reports - Data Import/Export - Data Security - Document Management - Document Storage - Electronic Payments - Employee Management - Enrollments/Onboarding - Event Calendar ## Integrations (3 total) - Birdeye - Gusto - QuickBooks Online ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Gradebook Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4150/gradebook/software) ## Related Categories - [Gradebook Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4150/gradebook/software) - [Class Registration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4580/class-registration/software) - [School Administration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4685/school-management/software) - [Child Care Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4654/child-care/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Parents continue to love having all of the information and daily updates about their child in one place. > > **Cons**: Our teachers have complained that when they make a mistake in a group log there is no way to edit it at the group level. They have to correct each child's log. > > Our families love it and teachers like the ease with which they can interact all digitally. We also like the updated enrollment features. ----- ### "TALK ABOUT IT" — 5.0/5 > **Kristie** | *7 March 2025* | 2128 | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: BILLING TO THE PARENTS IS EASY AND GETTING PAYMENTS DOCUMENTED IS GREAT. I ALSO LIKE THE COMMUNICATION TO AND FROM PARENTS > > **Cons**: HAVENT LEARNED EVERYTHING THAT BRIGHTWHEEL HAS TO OFFER > > DONT LIKE CHATTING I WANT TO CALL AND TALK ----- ### "Easy and great" — 5.0/5 > **Sally** | *28 March 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Keeps trackband easy to use and navigate. Easy to teach on great with overall user friendly. Makes planning and communication better overall > > **Cons**: Alot of extra we dont need but is is great got bigger companies that use them over hreat for us we love it > > Great minimal problem easy to teach other the program and user friendly. We use it all day every day great for communication ----- ### "Office Manager/Designated Employee" — 4.0/5 > **Christine** | *7 March 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: The useful features and that the application is very user-friendly. > > **Cons**: Customer Service, not being able to get a REAL person on the phone. I feel like text or email are fine for small issues, but bigger issues may get lost in translation via email or text. Also, texting and emailing are time-consuming, especially for someone in a preschool who has to constantly be moving. > > Mostly positive. As I mentioned before, the applications are easy to use. ----- ### "We love Brightwheel\! It is our biggest tool at our center\!" — 5.0/5 > **Kristin** | *4 April 2025* | 2128 | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Communication\! I also love how much time it saves me and my teachers on paperwork\! > > **Cons**: There is nothing that I dislike about Brightwheel\! > > We've have had a wonderful experience with Brightwheel\! If there are ever any issues that we need help with, someone is quick to help us\! ----- Page: 1 / 132\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/63033/brightwheel?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/63033/brightwheel) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data