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Brightwheel Pricing 2026: What Schools Actually Pay

Brightwheel sells tiered plans for childcare centres, with features unlocked at higher tiers and processing fees on tuition payments. Check brightwheel's own site for current tier prices.

Price model

Tiered monthly plans per centre

Public price list?

Tiers shown on vendor site; some plans quoted

Last reviewed

October 2026

How the price is set

What Drives Brightwheel Pricing

  • Plan tier (features such as billing, lesson planning, reporting)
  • Number of children / centre size
  • Payment processing on tuition
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Costs Schools Often Miss

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Processing fees

Card / ACH processing fees on tuition payments.

Higher tiers for key features

Some reporting or billing features sit in higher plans.

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  • First 1 month free after a small one-time registration fee (covers onboarding & training).
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Brightwheel vs Schoolites Cost Structure

Last reviewed: October 2026 · Based on publicly available information · Suggest a correction

Cost itemSchoolitesBrightwheel
Published pricing Shared on WhatsApp before you payTiered; check vendor site
Upfront cost Small one-time fee — covers onboarding, data import and staff trainingVaries
Ongoing price Simple monthly price per studentMonthly plan per centre
Payment processing Your own gateway — no Schoolites markupProcessing fees apply
K–12 academics IncludedNot designed for K–12
FAQ

Brightwheel Pricing Questions

Is Brightwheel free?
Brightwheel has offered limited free functionality, with paid tiers for billing and advanced features. Check current plans on their site.
How does Schoolites pricing work?
A small one-time registration fee (covers onboarding, data import and staff training), then 1 month free, then a simple monthly price per student with every module included. We share the exact numbers on WhatsApp before you pay anything.
What should I compare between Brightwheel and Schoolites?
Compare total first-year cost: upfront fees, the per-student price, which modules are included, training, messaging and payment-gateway charges. Then compare the yearly cost from year two.

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About this page

Brightwheel is a trademark of its respective owner. Schoolites is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Brightwheel. Pricing information is compiled from publicly available sources as of October 2026 and describes the price model only. Vendors change plans and prices; always confirm current pricing directly with Brightwheel.

Spotted an inaccuracy? Write to info@schoolites.com with a source link and we will review it within 5 business days.