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At a Glance
Smartcare
Smartcare
Star Rating
(25)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (79.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
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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
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Reviews say that brightwheel excels in multimedia capabilities with a score of 8.7, allowing users to easily share photos and videos of children's activities, while Smartcare lacks this feature, which some users find disappointing.
  • Users report that brightwheel's mass messaging feature scores a high 9.0, enabling quick communication with parents, whereas Smartcare's messaging capabilities are less robust, leading to some frustration among users who need efficient communication tools.
  • Reviewers mention that brightwheel's push notifications are highly effective, scoring 9.2, which keeps parents engaged and informed in real-time, while Smartcare's notifications are not as prominent, resulting in missed updates for some users.
  • G2 users highlight that brightwheel's student messaging feature also scores 9.0, facilitating direct communication between teachers and parents, whereas Smartcare's messaging system is perceived as less user-friendly, making it harder for parents to stay connected.
  • Users on G2 appreciate brightwheel's analytics capabilities, which provide valuable insights into student progress, while Smartcare's analytics features are seen as lacking depth, making it difficult for educators to track development effectively.
  • Reviewers mention that brightwheel's overall ease of use is rated at 9.0, making it intuitive for staff and parents alike, while Smartcare's ease of use is rated lower at 7.2, leading to a steeper learning curve for new users.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Smartcare
Monthly, No Commitment
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brightwheel
No pricing available
Free Trial
Smartcare
No trial information available
brightwheel
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
7.9
16
9.1
109
Ease of Use
7.2
16
9.0
110
Ease of Setup
9.2
10
9.1
89
Ease of Admin
8.5
12
8.8
89
Quality of Support
7.9
15
8.9
106
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
11
9.2
88
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
14
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
Smartcare
Smartcare
brightwheel
brightwheel
Smartcare and brightwheel are categorized as Child Care
Unique Categories
Smartcare
Smartcare has no unique categories
brightwheel
brightwheel is categorized as Classroom Messaging
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Smartcare
Smartcare
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
79.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
16.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
4.2%
brightwheel
brightwheel
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
87.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
10.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Smartcare
Smartcare
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%
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
Smartcare
Smartcare
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
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
G
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

Can be very time consuming and take away from the classroom

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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