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At a Glance
Lillio (formerly HiMama)
Lillio (formerly HiMama)
Star Rating
(79)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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brightwheel
brightwheel
Star Rating
(125)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (87.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about brightwheel
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviews say that Lillio (formerly HiMama) excels in its Quality of Support, scoring 9.4, which users appreciate for its responsiveness and helpfulness, while brightwheel's support is rated lower at 8.9, indicating some users may experience delays or less effective assistance.
  • Users report that Lillio offers a more user-friendly interface with an Ease of Use score of 9.2, making it easier for educators to navigate, whereas brightwheel, with a score of 9.0, may require a bit more time for new users to acclimate.
  • Reviewers mention that Lillio shines in its multimedia capabilities, scoring 8.7, allowing for rich content sharing, while brightwheel does not have a specific multimedia score, suggesting it may not offer the same level of engagement through visual content.
  • G2 users highlight that Lillio's Mass Messaging feature, rated at 9.0, is particularly effective for communicating with parents, while brightwheel's messaging capabilities, although functional, do not receive the same level of praise, indicating a potential gap in communication efficiency.
  • Users on G2 note that Lillio's Product Direction is rated at 9.0, reflecting a strong commitment to continuous improvement and feature updates, while brightwheel's higher score of 9.6 suggests it may be more proactive in evolving its offerings based on user feedback.
  • Reviewers mention that both products have similar Ease of Setup scores (9.1), but Lillio's overall user experience is often described as more streamlined, which can be a significant advantage for new users looking to implement the software quickly.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Lillio (formerly HiMama)
No pricing available
brightwheel
No pricing available
Free Trial
Lillio (formerly HiMama)
Free Trial is available
brightwheel
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
67
9.1
109
Ease of Use
9.2
68
9.0
110
Ease of Setup
9.1
19
9.1
89
Ease of Admin
9.2
19
8.8
89
Quality of Support
9.4
60
8.9
106
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.9
19
9.2
88
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
59
9.6
109
Features by Category
Not enough data
9.0
207
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
55
Not enough data
9.0
56
Not enough data
9.2
51
Not enough data
9.0
45
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Lillio (formerly HiMama)
Lillio (formerly HiMama)
brightwheel
brightwheel
Lillio (formerly HiMama) and brightwheel are categorized as Child Care
Unique Categories
Lillio (formerly HiMama)
Lillio (formerly HiMama) has no unique categories
brightwheel
brightwheel is categorized as Classroom Messaging
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lillio (formerly HiMama)
Lillio (formerly HiMama)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
88.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
5.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.3%
brightwheel
brightwheel
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
87.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Lillio (formerly HiMama)
Lillio (formerly HiMama)
Education Management
36.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
11.4%
Individual & Family Services
7.6%
Hospital & Health Care
5.1%
Consumer Services
3.8%
Other
35.4%
brightwheel
brightwheel
Education Management
70.2%
Primary/Secondary Education
12.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
3.2%
Individual & Family Services
3.2%
Marketing and Advertising
1.6%
Other
9.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Lillio (formerly HiMama)
Lillio (formerly HiMama)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Real Estate

The pictures and easy way to send messages to the school.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jill S.
JS
Jill S.
Verified User in Individual & Family Services

There needs to be an option to send notifications once if you have two children attending. Send per child or per family. We get every notification in duplicate.

brightwheel
brightwheel
Most Helpful Favorable Review
KM
Katie M.
Verified User in Education Management

Our parents love the communication. As management I love the ability to track what is happening in the classrooms as well as the ability to have 30 minute head counts. I truly believe that having Brightwheel helps to show families that we are professionals...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Individual & Family Services

While our organization no longer uses billing, I would say just in the little bit I've had to do going back and getting invoices that the interface needs work. I have to click on several things to get any where and then there is no easy way to go back,...

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Discussions
Lillio (formerly HiMama)
Lillio (formerly HiMama) Discussions
How do you use HiMama?
2 comments
Amira A.
AA
As a parent (administrationRead more
Is there a way to set up notifications from messages?
1 comment
Dominick D.
DD
Hi Kortni, Thanks for your question. I'm Dominick, one of the research analysts here at G2. There were recent updates to HiMama's Message Center, which...Read more
Is Hi mama free?
1 comment
Amanda S.
AS
HiMama is not free. The cost is based on your centers size/needs. It is worth every penny! Read more
brightwheel
brightwheel Discussions
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