Compare Lillio (formerly HiMama) and Smartcare 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (79.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Lillio (formerly HiMama)
Star Rating
(79)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(25)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Reviews say Lillio (formerly HiMama) excels in user-friendliness, with an Ease of Use score of 9.2, while Smartcare's score of 7.2 indicates a steeper learning curve for new users.
- Users report that Lillio's Quality of Support is highly rated at 9.4, with many mentioning prompt responses and helpful resources, whereas Smartcare's support at 7.9 has been described as less responsive and lacking in comprehensive guidance.
- Reviewers mention that Lillio's product direction is viewed positively at 9.0, with users appreciating regular updates and feature enhancements, while Smartcare's lower score of 7.5 suggests some users feel less confident in its future development.
- G2 users highlight Lillio's strong performance in meeting requirements with a score of 9.3, particularly praising features like the Daily Reports and Parent Communication tools, while Smartcare's score of 7.9 indicates some gaps in functionality that users have noted.
- Users on G2 report that Lillio's Ease of Setup is rated at 9.1, with many finding the onboarding process straightforward, contrasting with Smartcare's score of 9.2, which, while still good, suggests a slightly more complex setup experience.
- Reviewers mention that Lillio has been a strong partner in business with a score of 9.9, reflecting high satisfaction levels, while Smartcare's score of 9.1 indicates a solid partnership but with some users expressing concerns about certain features not meeting their needs.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Lillio (formerly HiMama)
No pricing availableSmartcare
Monthly, No Commitment
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Here's what's included:
Easy-to-use web and mobile applications
Automated billing and payment processing
Mobile payments
Secure sign-in/sign-out for students and employees
Electronic record keeping in real-time
Real-time updates sent to parents via mobile app
Real-time reporting
Easy-to-use accounting
CRM Integration with ChildCareCRM
Accounting Integration with QuickBooks
Door lock security integration with ProdataKey
Parent/teacher communication to send photos, videos, reminders and more
Optional 2-way chat
Bulk email and text notification
Real-time updates
Lead and waitlist management
Online enrollment management
Data entry is done for you when you switch
and more!
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Free Trial
Lillio (formerly HiMama)
Free Trial is available
Smartcare
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.3
67
7.9
16
Ease of Use
9.2
68
7.2
16
Ease of Setup
9.1
19
9.2
10
Ease of Admin
9.2
19
8.5
12
Quality of Support
9.4
60
7.9
15
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.9
19
9.1
11
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
59
7.5
14
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Lillio (formerly HiMama) and Smartcare are categorized as Child Care
Unique Categories
Lillio (formerly HiMama) has no unique categories
Smartcare has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Lillio (formerly HiMama)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Smartcare
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
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%
Education Management
58.3%
Primary/Secondary Education
12.5%
Consumer Services
8.3%
Marketing and Advertising
4.2%
Individual & Family Services
4.2%
Other
12.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Lillio (formerly HiMama)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Real Estate
The pictures and easy way to send messages to the school.
Most Helpful Critical Review
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.
Smartcare
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Accounting
We love the credibility that it gives us as parents and fcailitators. It is very accurate and an amazing platform!
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
Can be very time consuming and take away from the classroom
Verified User in Real Estate
The pictures and easy way to send messages to the school.
Verified User in Accounting
We love the credibility that it gives us as parents and fcailitators. It is very accurate and an amazing platform!
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.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
Can be very time consuming and take away from the classroom
Alternatives
Discussions
How do you use HiMama?
2 comments
AA
As a parent (administrationRead more
Is there a way to set up notifications from messages?
1 comment
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
AS
HiMama is not free. The cost is based on your centers size/needs. It is worth every penny! Read more
Smartcare has no discussions with answers
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