Xplor Education vs eyworks

Xplor Education8.4Visit eyworks8.1Visit

Higher score Xplor Education #6 in Early Childhood Education Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Xplor

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eyworks #9 in Early Childhood Education Software 8.1/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 5 features Visit eyworks

• Xplor Education fits best

  Australian providers wanting broad platform coverage

• eyworks fits best

  UK providers wanting modular tools at a low entry price

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Side by side

Feature	Xplor Education 8.4/10 Visit ↗	eyworks 8.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.4	8.1
Ranking	#6 in Early Childhood Education Software	#9 in Early Childhood Education Software
Best for	Australian providers wanting broad platform coverage	UK providers wanting modular tools at a low entry price
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	—	—
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs
Integrations	4 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Xplor Education 5/5 · eyworks 4/5
Enrollment management	✓	✓
Family communication	✓	✓
Attendance and check-in	✓	✓
Billing and payments	✓	✓
Lesson planning	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile apps	Both	Both
Child capacity	Not checked yet	20 children
Our review
Pros	Covers enrolment, attendance, billing, learning, health and compliance Web, iOS, Android and API access support multiple user groups Free plan plus integrations with Xero, MYOB Acumatica and Active Directory	Modules cover enrolment, funding, payments, learning journeys and HR. Web, iOS and Android access supports staff and families. eyenquiries starts at £11 per month when billed annually.
Cons	Capabilities are spread across several products and packages Starting price excludes GST Broader suites may be more than a narrowly focused service needs	There is no free plan. Prices vary by setting size or recruitment usage. The initial licence term is 12 months.
Our verdict	Xplor Education is a childcare management suite for early childhood education and care providers, including single-centre, multi-centre, OSHC and kindergarten services. Its coverage spans child enrolment, digital forms, attendance,… Read the review →	Nurseries and childcare providers can choose eyworks modules for enquiries and registration, child financials, learning journeys, HR, recruitment and community updates. The suite is designed for owners, managers, practitioners, staff and… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Xplor Education — where it wins

  • Covers enrolment, attendance, billing, learning, health and compliance
  • Web, iOS, Android and API access support multiple user groups
  • Free plan plus integrations with Xero, MYOB Acumatica and Active Directory

  Where it doesn't

  • Capabilities are spread across several products and packages
  • Starting price excludes GST
  • Broader suites may be more than a narrowly focused service needs

• eyworks — where it wins

  • Modules cover enrolment, funding, payments, learning journeys and HR.
  • Web, iOS and Android access supports staff and families.
  • eyenquiries starts at £11 per month when billed annually.

  Where it doesn't

  • There is no free plan.
  • Prices vary by setting size or recruitment usage.
  • The initial licence term is 12 months.

• Xplor Education8.4/10 · Free plan

  A broad childcare suite for Australian providers spanning operations, learning and family engagement.

  Visit XplorFull verdict →
• eyworks8.1/10 · Paid

  A modular nursery suite spanning enrolment, learning records, payments and staff tools.

  Visit eyworksFull verdict →