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AllSeated vs Brightwheel

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AllSeated

Software

Event planning and collaboration platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Brightwheel logo

Brightwheel

Software

The all-in-one childcare app

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: AllSeated covers Floor plans, Brightwheel covers Daily activity reports.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which AllSeated and Brightwheel actually diverge.

Attributes where AllSeated and Brightwheel differ
AttributeAllSeatedBrightwheel
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Founded20132015

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, Ios, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in AllSeated

  • Floor plans
  • Seating charts
  • Guest management
  • Timeline planning
  • 3D visualization
  • Google Contacts
  • Excel
  • Cvent

Only in Brightwheel

  • Daily activity reports
  • Parent messaging
  • Photo and video sharing
  • Attendance tracking
  • Billing & invoicing
  • Staff time tracking
  • Learning assessments
  • Check-in/check-out

Both cover

  • Web support
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

AllSeated

  • Event planningnot Brightwheel
  • Ticket salesnot Brightwheel
  • Attendee managementnot Brightwheel
  • Virtual eventsnot Brightwheel
  • Event marketingnot Brightwheel

Brightwheel

  • Childcare centre attendance and check-innot AllSeated
  • Parent communication with photos and daily reportsnot AllSeated
  • Billing and tuition collection from familiesnot AllSeated
  • Staff scheduling and ratio trackingnot AllSeated
  • Learning assessments and developmental recordsnot AllSeated

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

AllSeated

Nothing recorded yet. See the AllSeated review.

Brightwheel

  • Pricing is quote-only, driven by enrolment capacity and number of locations, and requires filling in a multi-step form to obtain
  • No transaction or payment processing fees are disclosed anywhere on the pricing page

Pricing, plan by plan

AllSeated

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Floor plans
    • Basic seating
    • Guest list
  • Pro$99/event
    • Advanced features
    • 3D walkthrough
    • Timeline
  • Business$299/month
    • Team features
    • VR tours
    • API access

Brightwheel

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Messaging
    • Daily reports
    • Photo sharing
  • Plus$100/month
    • All Free features
    • Billing & payments
    • Staff management

Which should you pick?

Choose AllSeated if

  • You need floor plans.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want seating charts.
AllSeated review

Choose Brightwheel if

  • You need daily activity reports.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want parent messaging.
Brightwheel review

Questions people ask

Is AllSeated or Brightwheel better?
Neither clearly leads. AllSeated starts at Free and Brightwheel at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, AllSeated or Brightwheel?
AllSeated starts at Free and Brightwheel at Free.
Does AllSeated or Brightwheel run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, Ios, Android, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use AllSeated for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is AllSeated best used for?
AllSeated is most often used for event planning, ticket sales, attendee management, virtual events. Of those, event planning and ticket sales are not what Brightwheel is typically brought in for.
What can AllSeated do that Brightwheel cannot?
AllSeated covers Floor plans, Seating charts, Guest management, Timeline planning. Brightwheel covers Daily activity reports, Parent messaging, Photo and video sharing, Attendance tracking. Both handle Web support, Ios support, Android support.
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