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# Alma SIS vs Gradelink Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Alma SIS** [

4.2/5(63)

](https://www.g2.com/products/alma-sis/reviews#reviews)

**Gradelink** [

4.7/5(233)

](https://www.g2.com/products/gradelink/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Alma SIS**
No pricing available

**Gradelink**
Free Trial

**$121.00** 50 Enrolled Students Per Month · Starting Price

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Alma SIS**
3 months

Based on 8 responses

**Gradelink**
2 monthsFaster

Based on 102 responses

Return on Investment

**Alma SIS**
27 months

Based on 5 responses

**Gradelink**
17 months10 months sooner

Based on 63 responses

Perceived Cost

**Alma SIS**
$$$$$

**Gradelink**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Alma SIS**
Not enough reviews yet

**Gradelink**
6%

Pros & Cons

**Alma SIS**
Not enough data

**Gradelink**
[
Customer Support (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/gradelink/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2280185&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Access (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/gradelink/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2239005&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Usability (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/gradelink/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2280193&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Customization Issues (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/gradelink/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2337065&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Screenshots

**Alma SIS**
 ![Alma SIS screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1830071/Alma_Overview_Booklet12.png)

**Gradelink**
 ![Gradelink screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1500996/NewParentStudentPortalCapt.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Alma SIS**

7.8

7.848

**Gradelink**

9.0

9.0198

Ease of Use

**Alma SIS**

8.3

8.348

**Gradelink**

9.2

9.2199

Ease of Setup

**Alma SIS**

8.0

8.027

**Gradelink**

8.9

8.9138

Ease of Admin

**Alma SIS**

8.7

8.726

**Gradelink**

9.1

9.1143

Quality of Support

**Alma SIS**

8.6

8.644

**Gradelink**

9.7

9.7190

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Alma SIS**

9.0

9.026

**Gradelink**

9.7

9.7141

Product Direction (% positive)

**Alma SIS**

7.6

7.648

**Gradelink**

9.5

9.5195

Features

K-12 Student Information Systems[Hide 73 FeaturesShow 73 Features](javascript:void(0);)

6.7

8

8.4

45

Platform Content

File Sharing

4.3

5

7.9(won by 3.6)

32

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Gradebook

7.8

6

9.1(won by 1.3)

41

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

White-Labeling

Not enough data

7.0(won by default)

27

Platform Additional Functionality

Cloud

7.2

6

8.7(won by 1.5)

25

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Mobility

7.4

7

7.7(won by 0.3)

38

Messaging

6.4

7

8.6(won by 2.2)

32

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Platform Data

Visualization

7.4

7

8.0(won by 0.6)

35

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Activity Dashboard

7.1

8

8.7(won by 1.6)

40

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Analytics

6.0

7

8.3(won by 2.3)

38

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Registration

4.3

5

8.9(won by 4.6)

37

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Atttendance

9.4(won by 0.3)

8

9.1

41

Agentic AI - K-12 Student Information Systems

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Employee Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Admissions Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enrollments/Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Records Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Authoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Curriculum Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Transportation Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Registration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Calendar

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Calendar

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Information/Records

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Class Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Summary Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Faculty/Staff Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Parent/Student Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Report Cards

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fee Collection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Higher Education

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

School Management[Hide 65 FeaturesShow 65 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Faculty/Staff Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Class Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

K-12

Not enough data

Not enough data

Parent Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Classroom Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Records Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Skills Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Financial Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Library Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forms Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Event Calendar

Not enough data

Not enough data

Blended Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payroll Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Information/Records

Not enough data

Not enough data

Independent/Private

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enrollments/Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Curriculum Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assessment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gradebook

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Authoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bookstore Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Housing Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Admissions Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cafeteria Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Facility Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Higher Education

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Calendar

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

School District

Not enough data

Not enough data

Special Education

Not enough data

Not enough data

Registration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Parent/Student Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Information Systems (SIS)[Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Student Information Systems (SIS)

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Alma SIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a4bae72eee0672097f91fc7bbd17aabf/alma-sis.svg "Alma SIS")](https://www.g2.com/products/alma-sis/reviews)

Alma SIS

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

38.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

58.7%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

3.2%

[![Gradelink](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1519413292/gradelink.svg "Gradelink")](https://www.g2.com/products/gradelink/reviews)

Gradelink

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

84.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

12.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

3.5%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

38.1%

84.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

58.7%

12.4%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

3.2%

3.5%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Alma SIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a4bae72eee0672097f91fc7bbd17aabf/alma-sis.svg "Alma SIS")](https://www.g2.com/products/alma-sis/reviews)
Alma SIS

Education Management

63.5%

Primary/Secondary Education

15.9%

Higher Education

7.9%

Non-Profit Organization Management

3.2%

Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

1.6%

Other

7.9%

[![Gradelink](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1519413292/gradelink.svg "Gradelink")](https://www.g2.com/products/gradelink/reviews)
Gradelink

Education Management

75.0%

Primary/Secondary Education

14.7%

Higher Education

3.6%

Religious Institutions

2.7%

E-Learning

1.3%

Other

2.7%

FAQs

## Alma SIS vs Gradelink FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Alma SIS vs Gradelink?

Gradelink stands out over Alma SIS with higher reviewer ratings, stronger support, and a larger small-business user base.

| | [Alma SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/alma-sis/reviews) | [Gradelink](https://www.g2.com/products/gradelink/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.2/5 (63 reviews) | 4.7/5 (231 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Small-Business |
| Ease of Setup score | 8.0 | 8.9 |
| Quality of Support score | 8.6 | 9.7 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | User-friendly interface and customizable reports | Customer Support (8 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Alma SIS and Gradelink compare?

Gradelink is considered the stronger value by reviewers, reflected in its higher satisfaction with price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Alma SIS:** In recent reviews, Alma SIS is praised for offering a lower-cost solution with a robust feature set, but some reviewers note limitations in customization and reporting flexibility.
- **Gradelink:** Gradelink is described as affordable and user-friendly, with reviewers highlighting its value for small schools and the ability to add modules as needed.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers switching to Gradelink cite improved customer support, easier setup, and more comprehensive features as key drivers.

### What are the best alternatives to Alma SIS and Gradelink?

The top 3 alternatives to Alma SIS and Gradelink are PowerSchool SIS, Infinite Campus, and — (no third alternative supported in the data).

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Alma SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/alma-sis/reviews) | 4.2/5 (63 reviews) | Mid-Market | Praised for lower cost and robust features | User-friendly interface and customizable reports |
| [Gradelink](https://www.g2.com/products/gradelink/reviews) | 4.7/5 (231 reviews) | Small-Business | Affordable, modular pricing for small schools | Customer Support (8 all-time mentions) |
| [PowerSchool SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-sis/reviews) | 4.2/5 (742 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive feature set and scalability |
| [Infinite Campus](https://www.g2.com/products/infinite-campus/reviews) | 3.7/5 (203 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Robust reporting and data management |

### Which K-12 Student Information Systems features should I prioritize when comparing Alma SIS and Gradelink?

Buyers comparing Alma SIS and Gradelink should prioritize Ease of Use, Quality of Support, Ease of Setup, Meets Requirements, and Registration features.

- **Ease of Use:** Alma SIS scores 8.3; Gradelink scores 9.2.
- **Quality of Support:** Alma SIS scores 8.6; Gradelink scores 9.7, with 8 all-time reviewer mentions for customer support.
- **Ease of Setup:** Alma SIS scores 8.0; Gradelink scores 8.9.
- **Meets Requirements:** Alma SIS scores 7.8; Gradelink scores 9.0.
- **Registration:** Registration is the most frequently mentioned feature across both products' reviews.

### What are the pros and cons of Alma SIS vs Gradelink?

Gradelink's headline strength is customer support, while Alma SIS is recognized for its user-friendly interface and customizable reports.

- **Alma SIS strengths:** User-friendly interface, customizable reports, intuitive navigation, and robust attendance and reporting features.
- **Alma SIS trade-offs:** Reviewers note limitations in customization for progress reports, slower rollout of integrations, and some challenges with state-specific reporting fields.
- **Gradelink strengths:** Customer Support (8 all-time mentions), ease of access (2), ease of use (2), great reports (2), quick response (2), user-friendly (2), centralized information, comprehensive features, easy customization, and versatility.
- **Gradelink trade-offs:** Reviewers mention poor usability (3), customization issues (2), limited features (2), high cost (1), inefficiency (1), and technical issues (1) as trade-offs.

### Is Alma SIS or Gradelink better for small businesses?

Gradelink is the better fit for small businesses, with the largest reviewer segment and strong small-business sentiment.

- **Alma SIS:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight ease of use and affordability but less focus on small-business needs.
- **Gradelink:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently praise its affordability, modular features, and strong support for small schools.

### Which K-12 Student Information Systems platform has better integrations?

Reviewers rate Alma SIS and Gradelink at parity for integrations, with both products supporting Google Classroom integration in recent reviews.

- **Alma SIS:** Recent reviews mention integration with Google Classroom, enabling gradebook synchronization and assignment management.
- **Gradelink:** Recent reviews highlight Google Classroom integration, with additional mentions of streamlined grade importing and assignment management.

### How do Alma SIS and Gradelink compare on customer support?

Gradelink leads Alma SIS in Quality of Support by a material margin of 1.1 points (9.7 vs 8.6).

- **Alma SIS:** Reviewers describe responsive and helpful support, with several noting quick responses and willingness to customize features.
- **Gradelink:** Reviewers consistently cite exceptional customer support, quick response times, and dedicated support staff, with 8 all-time mentions for customer support and 2 for quick response.

### Which is easier to implement, Alma SIS or Gradelink?

Gradelink is easier to implement than Alma SIS, with a 0.9-point advantage in Ease of Setup (8.9 vs 8.0).

- **Alma SIS:** Reviewers note that setup is generally straightforward, with scores ranging from 1.0 to 7.0, and some recommend running a parallel system during migration.
- **Gradelink:** Reviewers describe a smooth and efficient setup process, with multiple mentions of helpful onboarding support and ease of transition for small schools.

### Which product has better Registration?

Gradelink is favored over Alma SIS for Registration, the most frequently mentioned feature across both products' reviews.

- **Alma SIS:** Registration is supported as a core feature, with reviewers noting ease of use and customizable reporting but fewer recent mentions specific to registration workflows.
- **Gradelink:** Registration is highlighted in recent reviews as a standout feature, with reviewers praising the enrollment and reenroll process, centralized paperwork, and time-saving benefits.

Alternatives

**Alma SIS Alternatives**

 ![PowerSchool SIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/06e1b127350e02b543147e1c14493c34/powerschool-sis.svg "PowerSchool SIS")

[
PowerSchool SIS
](/products/powerschool-sis/reviews)

 ![Infinite Campus](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565961/infinite-campus.png "Infinite Campus")

[
Infinite Campus
](/products/infinite-campus/reviews)

 ![FACTS SIS (Student Information System)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/76cc5ba610d65333fd9da33ae5ff068d/facts-sis-student-information-system.svg "FACTS SIS (Student Information System)")

[
FACTS SIS (Student...
](/products/facts-sis-student-information-system/reviews)

 ![QuickSchools](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/18ccb61c64cd07151e04477abd7b47c8/quickschools.svg "QuickSchools")

[
QuickSchools
](/products/quickschools/reviews)

**Gradelink Alternatives**

 ![PowerSchool SIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/06e1b127350e02b543147e1c14493c34/powerschool-sis.svg "PowerSchool SIS")

[
PowerSchool SIS
](/products/powerschool-sis/reviews)

 ![Teachmint](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_0ce33c3594d8ec7aaaa11106ad0bc3e3/teachmint-g2.png "Teachmint")

[
Teachmint
](/products/teachmint-g2/reviews)

 ![Infinite Campus](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565961/infinite-campus.png "Infinite Campus")

[
Infinite Campus
](/products/infinite-campus/reviews)

 ![Skyward Student Information System](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c4b5489e7d100bb54309c657b22f47cf/skyward-student-information-system.png "Skyward Student Information System")

[
Skyward
](/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews)

## Alma SIS vs Gradelink

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Gradelink easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Gradelink overall.

- Reviewers felt that Gradelink meets the needs of their business better than Alma SIS.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Gradelink is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Gradelink over Alma SIS.