Jumbula alternative
BackPR vs Jumbula
Jumbula and BackPR both handle registration, payments and child check-in for camps, classes, after-school and childcare programs. The biggest differences are cost for nonprofits, add-ons, cancellation terms and Spanish for families.
At a glance
BackPR and Jumbula, side by side
| Term | BackPR | Jumbula |
|---|---|---|
| Cost for nonprofits | $0. No subscription and no BackPR fees. | 20% nonprofit discount off the list prices of its paid plans (Pay As You Go $15/mo, Rise $150/mo, Ascend $285/mo). |
| Pricing | Nonprofits: $0. Other organizations: custom quote. | Pay As You Go $15/mo (10 enrollments included, more bought in packs), Rise $150/mo, Ascend $285/mo, or $144, $1,440 and $2,736 billed yearly. Enterprise by quote. |
| Add-ons for nonprofits | None. Every feature is included. | Photo sharing ($35–$45/mo) is extra on every plan. Below Ascend, so are the website widget ($15/mo), activity reminders ($20/mo) and texts (from $15 per 500). |
| Per-enrollment charges | None for nonprofits. | Pay As You Go includes 10 enrollments; more are bought in packs ($1.10–$2.00 each) and aren't refunded if a student drops. |
| Cancellation | Cancel anytime. No long-term contract and no exit fees. | Month-to-month with 30 days' written notice to cancel. |
| Fees added to what families pay | None from BackPR. | None from Jumbula. Organizations can add a convenience fee or surcharge. |
| Onboarding and data import | Free. | Free onboarding. Custom or complex migrations may carry a fee; data migration is included on Ascend. |
| Spanish for families | Yes. | English, with a Google Translate integration. |
Jumbula details are from Jumbula's public website and terms, checked October 10 and 11, 2026. Products and prices change, so check Jumbula pricing and Jumbula terms of service for current details.
The difference
Where BackPR is different
Free means free
Nonprofits pay nothing to BackPR: no plan, no enrollment packs, no add-ons. Jumbula offers nonprofits a discount on its paid plans.
No add-on math
Text messages, reminders and website embedding are part of BackPR. On Jumbula's Pay As You Go and Rise plans they're priced separately.
Leave whenever you want
BackPR has no notice period and no contract. Your data exports for free at any time.
Spanish for families
Families can register and manage their account in Spanish.
In fairness
What Jumbula does well
Jumbula has a long feature list built over more than ten years, low entry pricing, and a child check-in and check-out workflow for staff and parents.
Switching
Moving from Jumbula is free
Send us an export of your families, participants and programs and we'll set up your BackPR account with them. There's no setup fee and no long-term contract.
How switching worksFAQ
Questions, answered
Can BackPR import our data from Jumbula?
Yes, for free. Export your families, participants and programs from Jumbula and we bring them into BackPR.
Does BackPR have child check-in and check-out like Jumbula?
Yes. Staff check children in and out with a PIN or QR code against each family's authorized pickup list, on any phone or a kiosk tablet.
Other comparisons
Jumbula is a trademark of its owner. BackPR is not affiliated with or endorsed by Jumbula.
Open registration
with BackPR
Free for nonprofits. No long-term contract. We set you up and import your data at no cost.