Comparison
CrecheHQ vs ECCEsoft
Published pricing and features for Irish childcare providers, side by side. This page is written by CrecheHQ and describes what each vendor publishes. It is not a ranking and makes no claim that ECCEsoft lacks a feature.
Sources reviewed: . Confirm current details with each provider.
Monthly price by enrolment
Published subscription prices, ex VAT, using each vendor's stated formula. Payment processing, implementation and support charges are excluded unless the vendor states them.
| Children | CrecheHQ | ECCEsoft Starter | ECCEsoft Standard | ECCEsoft Supreme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | €49 | €55 | €75 | €95 |
| 30 | €79 | €55 | €75 | €95 |
| 50 | €119 | €55 | €75 | €95 |
| 100 | €199 | €55 | €75 | €95 |
- CrecheHQ: €49 includes 15 children, then €2 per child, capped at €199 per site.
- ECCEsoft Starter: €55 per month or €550 per year.
- ECCEsoft Standard: €75 per month or €750 per year.
- ECCEsoft Supreme: €95 per month or €950 per year.
ECCEsoft publishes fixed monthly tiers without a stated child allowance. Above roughly 50 children its Supreme tier lists a lower monthly price than CrecheHQ, so compare included features and any child, user or site limits rather than sticker price alone.
What CrecheHQ includes
One plan, all features. Prices ex VAT.
- ECCE and NCS-aware family invoicing
- Offline-capable attendance kiosk
- Live room ratios
- HiveSync file import and reconciliation
- Weekly staff rosters and leave
- Parent portal and team chat
- Transport manifests
- Unlimited staff accounts, setup support and training
What ECCEsoft publishes
Irish early-years software sold in three fixed-price tiers. The main site states the product has rebranded to EYCEsoft, so confirm current naming and pricing in a quote.
- Attendance and registers
- Invoicing and funding schedules (from Standard)
- Daily logs (from Standard)
- Parent portal payments (from Supreme)
- Integrations and planning (from Supreme)
- Implementation support
What to ask both vendors in a demo
- Confirm any child, user or site limits on each tier
- Check which features need the Supreme tier for your setting
- Confirm the current product name and price list in writing
- Follow one child from application to enrolment, attendance and a family invoice with scheme deductions
- Ask how data is exported if you leave
Frequently asked questions
Is CrecheHQ cheaper than ECCEsoft?
It depends on enrolment and tier. On published prices reviewed on 6 August 2026, CrecheHQ costs €79 per month plus VAT for 30 children and €199 for 100, against Starter €55 / €55, Standard €75 / €75, Supreme €95 / €95 for ECCEsoft. Confirm current pricing with each vendor.
What does CrecheHQ include that I should compare against ECCEsoft?
CrecheHQ includes ECCE and NCS-aware family invoicing, an offline-capable attendance kiosk, live room ratios, Hive file reconciliation, weekly staff rosters, leave management, a parent portal, transport manifests and unlimited staff accounts in one plan. Ask each vendor to demonstrate the same workflows with your own room structure and funding mix.
Can I switch from ECCEsoft to CrecheHQ?
Yes. Data import assistance, setup support and staff training are included with every CrecheHQ subscription. There is no long-term contract and you can cancel from Settings, Billing at any time.
See CrecheHQ with your own setting
From €49 per month plus VAT. 25% off your first 3 months. No long-term contract. Data import and staff training included.
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