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# Compare Ovivio vs Playground

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> Detailed comparison between Ovivio and Playground. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Ovivio | Playground |
| **Overall rating** | 4.9/5 | 4.8/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 10 | 193 |
| **Starting Price** | £79.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | No | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, Phone Support, Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Ovivio

Ovivio is used by large and small nursery groups to streamline their nursery operations and manage children, staff and finances all in one place. Designed by Early Years experts for Early Years use.

### Playground

Playground is a child care management software used by child care centers, in-home providers, before/after school programs, Montessori preschools, and more.

## Key features

### Ovivio

- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Attendance Tracking
- Billing & Invoicing
- Calendar Management
- Class Scheduling
- Contact Database
- Customer Accounts
- Daily Reports
- Data Security
- Employee Management
- Enrollments/Onboarding
- Immunisation & Allergy Tracking
- Milestone Tracking
- Multi-Location
- Parent Portal
- Registration Management
- Reporting & Statistics
- Role-Based Permissions
- Wait List Management

### Playground

- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Attendance Tracking
- Billing & Invoicing
- Calendar Management
- Class Scheduling
- Contact Database
- Customer Accounts
- Daily Reports
- Data Security
- Employee Management
- Enrollments/Onboarding
- Immunisation & Allergy Tracking
- Milestone Tracking
- Multi-Location
- Parent Portal
- Registration Management
- Reporting & Statistics
- Role-Based Permissions
- Wait List Management

## Links

- [View Ovivio Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/155770/blossom-educational)
- [View Playground Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/220200/playground)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/155770/220200/blossom-educational/vs/playground)

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