Comparison Checklist

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Comparison Counter	WatchMeGrow	DIY and OTHER CAMERA SYSTEMS
	Created for ECE, Top-Level Security	Created for General Use, Not Secure
1	Custom software developed exclusively for preschools and childcare; in use at thousands of locations	Generic software developed by third parties for gas stations and convenience stores
2	Fully secure: we encrypt login data, family data, and video streams – and we've been vetted by a third-party security firm	Not secure: only login is encrypted – this is like locking the front door but leaving other doors open – and no security audits
3	Limited viewing: parents can view only their child’s classroom, and only during open hours	Most cannot offer these precautions
	User-Friendly for Families	Not Developed with Families in mind
4	Free mobile app for iOS and Android – with separate interfaces for admins and families	Most do not offer a separate user interface for families – parents have access to everything you do
	Simple to Use for School Admins	Extra Work for Staff
5	Easily manage parent accounts: our admin tools are designed for childcare	Work-intensive for you: parent accounts must be managed manually and don’t work according to how schools operate
6	Customer support: when your parents or staff need help, they call our friendly support team	You and your staff answer calls from families for technical support – and manage tech support for your location
7	Maintain control: we provide usage guidelines for families and tools to limit access	Less control: without a system built for childcare, management becomes more difficult
8	Free software updates: automatically works with new operating systems and browsers	Not future-proof: you may have to buy a new DVR system for new operating systems and browsers