PowerSchool vs SchoolStory Comparison

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PowerSchool

School Management Software

4.3 604 user ratings

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SchoolStory

School Management Software

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Overview

Description	PowerSchool is a consolidated edutech software where the entire ecosystem functions differently. The technology is unified at every stage, from back-office to classroom to home, thus bringing everyone at the same level to unlock the students' potential. This platform works as a bridge between parents, students, and educators. The platform offers various educational elements such as Social-Emotional Learning, Virtual Professional Development, Blended Learning, and Hybrid Scheduling & Attendance, which help the user equip for back-to-school. The platform offers Schoology Learning designed for K-12 users wherein the users can post updates, collaborate, and have discussions. PowerSchool allows the users to build their standards-aligned assessments, which can help identify instructional gaps as to what the students should know and their actual abilities. The platform prepares the teachers for blended learning and helps manage information such as grades, attendance, demographics, and schedules. Users can access a variety of video courses. PowerSchool helps empower the teachers to expand classroom capabilities, thus giving educators a comprehensive view of performance at every level. Read more	SchoolStory is a comprehensive school management system that has been beautifully and intelligently designed to revolutionize the way schools communicate with parents. As a professional and informative solution, SchoolStory is here to empower schools and streamline the flow of information between educators and families. With SchoolStory, every aspect of school management is made easier, more efficient, and ultimately more effective. Say goodbye to clunky communication channels and hello to a seamless experience that prioritizes the needs of all stakeholders. From admissions to student registrations, and everything in between, SchoolStory has got them covered. But that's not all. SchoolStory also opens the door for nominations for jobs within the school. This means that schools can now easily find and recruit the best candidates for various positions, ensuring that the education system is constantly evolving and improving. By providing a platform for career growth within the school, SchoolStory is not only making the lives of educators easier, but also providing opportunities for growth and development. Parents, they haven't forgotten about you. With our real-time bus tracking feature, they can now have peace of mind knowing exactly where their child's bus is, and when it will arrive. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $25.00.
SW Score & Breakdown	98% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 97% Reviews 97% Momentum 77% Popularity 95%	82% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 88% Reviews 60% Momentum 64% Popularity 64%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 1 Most Worthy # 1 Fastest Growing	Not Available

Features

Total Features	22 Features	15 Features
Common Features for All	Academic Reporting Helps writing and giving shape to academic reports or scholarly topics Admissions Management Helps to manage important aspects of school admission and automates admission process Assessment Management Helps to assemble data for evaluation or assessment purpose, to refine programs and take strategic decisions Attendance Tracking Helps to quickly and easily track the attendance Behavior Management A behavior tracking tool that facilitates fostering positive student attitude/ behavior Bookstore Management Helps to manage and automate order process of a bookstore and also ensures stock management Classroom Management Assists teachers in keeping the students organized, focused and on the right path by simplifying and automating the management process Clinic Management To support integration, automation, and coordination of manual operations in a healthcare facility provided at the school. Curriculum Management Helps to do curriculum mapping, student assessment, program evaluation, review and revise curriculum Enrollment Management Helps in collecting, analyzing and utilizing data to take strategic decisions for enhancing the enrollment of a learning institution Event Calendar Manages in storing and notifying important events digitally Facility Management Helps in automating and monitoring systematically all aspects of an establishment or the school building management Faculty Management (Staff) Helps to record electronically and accessing quickly all relevant data concerning the teaching staff and non-teaching staff Financial Management Handles functions like management of cash and utilisation of funds Higher Education Automates and integrates the process of offering higher education to students. K-12 Supports the education from kindergarten till the 12th grade in a systematic manner by automating the process Library Management Helps in managing, recording, accessing and documenting library activities and information in a digital form Parent Portal Facilitates parents or guardians get access to grades, assignments and attendance records of their wards Scheduling Manages and helps to prepare schedules in an appropriate and timely manner School District Helps to stay connected automatically and digitally to the local school district for administrative help/guidance Special Education Helps in providing learning aid & manages certain aspects related to students with special needs Student Information (Records) Helps in systematically storing and monitoring vital data concerning the students Students Portal Helps students in accessing information about school programs and as such academic related matters through a login page + 19 More - Show Less	Academic Reporting Helps writing and giving shape to academic reports or scholarly topics Admissions Management Helps to manage important aspects of school admission and automates admission process Assessment Management Helps to assemble data for evaluation or assessment purpose, to refine programs and take strategic decisions Attendance Tracking Helps to quickly and easily track the attendance Behavior Management A behavior tracking tool that facilitates fostering positive student attitude/ behavior Bookstore Management Helps to manage and automate order process of a bookstore and also ensures stock management Classroom Management Assists teachers in keeping the students organized, focused and on the right path by simplifying and automating the management process Clinic Management To support integration, automation, and coordination of manual operations in a healthcare facility provided at the school. Curriculum Management Helps to do curriculum mapping, student assessment, program evaluation, review and revise curriculum Enrollment Management Helps in collecting, analyzing and utilizing data to take strategic decisions for enhancing the enrollment of a learning institution Event Calendar Manages in storing and notifying important events digitally Facility Management Helps in automating and monitoring systematically all aspects of an establishment or the school building management Faculty Management (Staff) Helps to record electronically and accessing quickly all relevant data concerning the teaching staff and non-teaching staff Financial Management Handles functions like management of cash and utilisation of funds Higher Education Automates and integrates the process of offering higher education to students. K-12 Supports the education from kindergarten till the 12th grade in a systematic manner by automating the process Library Management Helps in managing, recording, accessing and documenting library activities and information in a digital form Parent Portal Facilitates parents or guardians get access to grades, assignments and attendance records of their wards Scheduling Manages and helps to prepare schedules in an appropriate and timely manner School District Helps to stay connected automatically and digitally to the local school district for administrative help/guidance Special Education Helps in providing learning aid & manages certain aspects related to students with special needs Student Information (Records) Helps in systematically storing and monitoring vital data concerning the students Students Portal Helps students in accessing information about school programs and as such academic related matters through a login page + 12 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS
Modes of Support	Business Hours Online	Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	NA

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.3/5 604 user ratings	Not Available
Rating Distribution	Excellent 44.7% Very Good 46.9% Average 5.5% Poor 1.2% Terrible 1.8%	Not Available
User Sentiments	Extensive Integrations, Customization Options, User-Friendly Interface, Comprehensive Student Data Management Inconsistent Database Structure, Poor Data Import/Export Functionality, Subpar Customer Support, Complex Customization Process	Not Available
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $25.00.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	PowerSchool Custom	Lite $25.00 $40.00 per month Plus $33.33 $50.00 per month Pro $50.00 $75.00 per month
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