PlatformEasy alternative
PlatformEasy alternative: Kadrella, tutoring software for independent tutors
Kadrella is an alternative to PlatformEasy for independent tutors. It adds WhatsApp integration, Superprof import and a unified inbox, with a free forever plan. PlatformEasy stays better for the instant tax-credit advance, its native mobile apps and its registered home-services layer.
Updated 25 July 2026
PlatformEasy, formerly Ogustine, is a French home-services (SAP) platform. It handles invoicing, QR and NFC clock-in, the instant tax-credit advance through the URSSAF API, and it ships native mobile apps. It targets registered providers, networks and franchises, with a subscription from €39/month excl. VAT.
Neither tool wins on everything. PlatformEasy keeps the edge on the instant tax-credit advance through the URSSAF API and on its native iOS and Android apps. Its banking side goes through a Pennylane integration, not native automatic reconciliation. Kadrella, for its part, builds on WhatsApp, Superprof import, the unified inbox and a permanent free plan. The right choice depends mostly on your status: a registered home-services provider on one side, an independent tutor or small business on the other.
Detailed comparison
| Feature | Kadrella | PlatformEasy |
|---|---|---|
| Main audience | Independent tutors and small tutoring businesses | Home-services (SAP) providers, networks and franchises |
| French interface | ✓ | ✓ |
| WhatsApp integration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Automatic Superprof import | ✓ | ✗ |
| Unified inbox | ✓ | ✗ |
| Truly unlimited free plan | ✓ | No (30-day trial for €1) |
| Tax credit and instant advance | Tax certificates | Instant advance + certificates |
| Native mobile app | ✗ | ✓ |
| QR and NFC clock-in | ✗ | ✓ |
| Bank reconciliation | ✓ | Via Pennylane |
| Starting price | Free, then €29/month | From €39/month excl. VAT |
Prices read on 25 July 2026. Competitor source: https://platformeasy.io/tarifs-entreprise-independants/. Prices read on 25 July 2026 on platformeasy.io/tarifs (Solo €39/month excl. VAT, i.e. €390/year, Standard €69/month excl. VAT, Pro €109/month excl. VAT). Prices exclude VAT. A 30-day trial for €1, with no free plan. Kadrella: free forever plan, Solo €29/month, Pro €49/month, 15-day trial with no card.
Who Kadrella is the best choice for
- You are an independent tutor and you want a simple tool, without the heavy home-services (SAP) layer.
- You talk to families on WhatsApp and want those messages in one unified inbox.
- You get students through Superprof and want to import them without retyping.
- You want to start free, with unlimited students and tutors, before paying anything.
- You want a clear all-in price and a free plan, not a subscription from €39/month excl. VAT.
Who PlatformEasy stays the best choice for
- You are a registered home-services (SAP) provider and you want to offer the instant tax-credit advance through the URSSAF API.
- You need native iOS and Android apps for your staff and your clients.
- You want QR or NFC clock-in at the place of the lesson.
- You delegate invoicing to your staff and manage commissions.
- You run a network or a franchise with several staff accounts.
Moving from PlatformEasy to Kadrella
Export your students from PlatformEasy as a CSV, then import that file into Kadrella. Common fields (name, contact, hourly rate) are picked up automatically. Plan one to two hours for a solo tutor, half a day for a small business.
If some students come from Superprof, the Superprof import pulls them in directly, with no file to build. You then recreate your recurring lessons, connect WhatsApp and your Google Calendar. If you rely on the instant tax-credit advance, keep PlatformEasy while you check that Kadrella covers your needs.
Frequently asked questions
Does Kadrella do the instant tax-credit advance like PlatformEasy?+
No. PlatformEasy is connected to the URSSAF API and offers the instant tax-credit advance, where your client only pays half up front. Kadrella generates the tax certificates for the 50% tax credit, but does not do the instant advance. If that point is central for your clients, PlatformEasy keeps the edge.
Does PlatformEasy have a mobile app and Kadrella does not?+
Yes. PlatformEasy offers native iOS and Android apps. Kadrella has no native app yet: it runs in the browser, on desktop and on mobile. If your staff need a dedicated app in the field, PlatformEasy fits better.
Is Kadrella cheaper than PlatformEasy?+
Kadrella has a free forever plan with unlimited students and tutors, then Solo at €29/month and Pro at €49/month. PlatformEasy starts at €39/month excl. VAT and has no free plan, only a 30-day trial for €1 (read 25 July 2026). Note that PlatformEasy prices are shown excluding VAT.
Does PlatformEasy handle WhatsApp and Superprof?+
No. PlatformEasy has no WhatsApp integration and no Superprof import. Kadrella centralizes your WhatsApp messages in a unified inbox and imports your Superprof students without retyping. Both are Kadrella features.
Is PlatformEasy a good fit for a single independent tutor?+
PlatformEasy is built first for home-services providers, networks and franchises, with clock-in, invoicing delegated to staff and commissions. For a solo tutor, part of these features stays unused. Kadrella targets the independent tutor and the small business instead.
Can I import my data from PlatformEasy?+
Yes. Export your students as a CSV from PlatformEasy and import them into Kadrella. Students from Superprof can also be imported automatically. Recurring lessons take a few minutes to recreate.
Does Kadrella offer a free plan?+
Yes, a free forever plan with unlimited students and tutors. PlatformEasy offers a 30-day trial for €1, with no permanent free plan.
Does PlatformEasy do bank reconciliation like Kadrella?+
Not the same way. On the PlatformEasy side, the accounting part goes through a Pennylane integration, not native automatic bank reconciliation. Kadrella matches incoming transfers directly to the right students, read-only, with no third-party accounting software. If you want to track your payments without connecting Pennylane, Kadrella is more direct on this point.
Try Kadrella instead of PlatformEasy
Free forever, no card required. Unlimited students and tutors, in French.
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