# Blackbaud Student Information System, iGradePlus vs PowerSchool SIS Comparison | | Blackbaud Student Information System | iGradePlus | PowerSchool SIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.9 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 26 | 43 | 742 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (84.6% of reviews) | Small-Business (76.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (66.0% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $8.00 1 Students Per Year | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Blackbaud Student Information System Pros: - Easy Integrations (5 reviews) - Centralized Information (4 reviews) Cons: - Learning Difficulty (3 reviews) - Poor Support (3 reviews) ### iGradePlus Pros: - Accessibility (1 reviews) - Centralization (1 reviews) ### PowerSchool SIS Pros: - Centralized Information (8 reviews) - Ease of Access (7 reviews) Cons: - Learning Difficulty (5 reviews) - Technical Issues (5 reviews) --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Blackbaud Student Information System | iGradePlus | PowerSchool SIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 8.8 (21 reviews) | 9.5 (31 reviews) | 8.5 (589 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 9.5 (38 reviews) | 8.0 (589 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 7.0 (18 reviews) | 9.5 (32 reviews) | 7.2 (296 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 7.9 (14 reviews) | 9.7 (12 reviews) | 7.7 (317 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 7.2 (20 reviews) | 9.7 (30 reviews) | 7.9 (525 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.6 (14 reviews) | 9.9 (12 reviews) | 8.2 (302 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.4 (19 reviews) | 9.2 (30 reviews) | 8.0 (560 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Blackbaud Student Information System #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### iGradePlus #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Enterprise School Management System Price: $8.00 1 Students Per Year Description: Designed for schools and districts, our Enterprise School Management System provides each teacher and administrator at your school system with their own account that plugs into your subscription's central data repository. Additionally, every student and parent are provided with their own web portal account. No consultation needed. No sales team pressure. No commitment required. Just create your account and start using it. If you decide iGradePlus isn't for you, just let your trial subscription expire. It's as simple as that. Key Features: - Manage One or More Schools - Staff Management - Student Information Management [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/igradeplus/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### PowerSchool SIS #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### K-12 Student Information Systems | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blackbaud Student Information System** | 7.4/10 | 12 | | **iGradePlus** | 8.6/10 | 24 | | **PowerSchool SIS** | 7.9/10 | 219 | #### Platform Content | Feature | Blackbaud Student Information System | iGradePlus | PowerSchool SIS | |---|---|---|---| | **File Sharing** | 7.4 (11 reviews) | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 7.3 (108 reviews) | | **White-Labeling** | 6.8 (10 reviews) | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 7.0 (93 reviews) | | **Gradebook** | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 9.3 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (196 reviews) | #### Platform Additional Functionality | Feature | Blackbaud Student Information System | iGradePlus | PowerSchool SIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Cloud** | 7.2 (12 reviews) | 9.4 (18 reviews) | 8.5 (107 reviews) | | **Mobility** | 7.2 (12 reviews) | 7.4 (19 reviews) | 8.0 (166 reviews) | | **Messaging** | 6.9 (12 reviews) | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 6.8 (102 reviews) | #### Platform Data | Feature | Blackbaud Student Information System | iGradePlus | PowerSchool SIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Visualization** | 7.9 (12 reviews) | 7.6 (21 reviews) | 7.9 (158 reviews) | | **Dashboard** | 8.3 (12 reviews) | 9.2 (23 reviews) | 8.2 (181 reviews) | | **Analytics** | 6.8 (12 reviews) | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 7.9 (164 reviews) | | **Registration** | 7.2 (12 reviews) | 9.2 (19 reviews) | 8.0 (149 reviews) | | **Atttendance** | 7.8 (12 reviews) | 9.6 (20 reviews) | 8.8 (200 reviews) | #### Agentic AI - K-12 Student Information Systems | Feature | Blackbaud Student Information System | iGradePlus | PowerSchool SIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Education ERP Suites | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blackbaud Student Information System** | N/A | N/A | | **iGradePlus** | N/A | N/A | | **PowerSchool SIS** | N/A | N/A | #### Integrations | Feature | Blackbaud Student Information System | iGradePlus | PowerSchool SIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Data Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Core Modules | Feature | Blackbaud Student Information System | iGradePlus | PowerSchool SIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Finance and Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Human Resources** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Billing and Fees** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Reporting | Feature | Blackbaud Student Information System | iGradePlus | PowerSchool SIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Report Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Report Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Student Information Systems (SIS) | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blackbaud Student Information System** | N/A | N/A | | **iGradePlus** | N/A | N/A | | **PowerSchool SIS** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Student Information Systems (SIS) | Feature | Blackbaud Student Information System | iGradePlus | PowerSchool SIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Education ERP | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blackbaud Student Information System** | N/A | N/A | | **iGradePlus** | N/A | N/A | | **PowerSchool SIS** | N/A | N/A | #### Agentic AI - Education ERP | Feature | Blackbaud Student Information System | iGradePlus | PowerSchool SIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Higher Education Student Information Systems | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blackbaud Student Information System** | N/A | N/A | | **iGradePlus** | N/A | N/A | | **PowerSchool SIS** | N/A | N/A | #### Enrollment & Academic Management | Feature | Blackbaud Student Information System | iGradePlus | PowerSchool SIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Online Admissions & Application Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Course Registration & Timetable Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Academic Records & Transcript Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Degree Audit & Progress Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Financial & Billing Operations | Feature | Blackbaud Student Information System | iGradePlus | PowerSchool SIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Tuition Billing & Student Account Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Integrated Budget & Financial Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Refund & Payment Plan Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Financial Aid & Scholarship Administration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Student Engagement & Support Tools | Feature | Blackbaud Student Information System | iGradePlus | PowerSchool SIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Communication & Alerts System** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Student Self‑Service Portal** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Alumni Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Academic Advising & Success Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | #### Artificial Intelligence & Analytics | Feature | Blackbaud Student Information System | iGradePlus | PowerSchool SIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Natural Language Query & Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Automated Chat & Support Bots** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **AI‑Assisted Academic Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | ### Classroom Management | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Blackbaud Student Information System** | N/A | N/A | | **iGradePlus** | N/A | N/A | | **PowerSchool SIS** | N/A | N/A | #### Platform Features | Feature | Blackbaud Student Information System | iGradePlus | PowerSchool SIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Remote Computer Monitoring** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Website & Application Blocking** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Teacher/Student Screensharing** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Interactive Quizzes** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Presentation Building** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Instant Messaging** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | | **Student Assignment Distribution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Student Assignment Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Progress Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | | **Shared Content Libraries** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | --- ## Categories **Shared Categories (1):** [K-12 Student Information Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/k-12-student-information-systems) **Unique to Blackbaud Student Information System (1):** [Higher Education Student Information Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/higher-education-student-information-systems) **Unique to iGradePlus (2):** [School Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/school-management-software), [Classroom Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/classroom-management) **Unique to PowerSchool SIS (2):** [Education ERP Suites](https://www.g2.com/categories/education-erp-suites), [School Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/school-management-software) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Blackbaud Student Information System | iGradePlus | PowerSchool SIS | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 11.5% | 76.7% | 16.4% | | **Mid-Market** | 84.6% | 16.3% | 66.0% | | **Enterprise** | 3.8% | 7.0% | 17.6% | ### By Industry #### Blackbaud Student Information System - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 45.8% - **Education Management:** 41.7% - **Higher Education:** 8.3% - **Accounting:** 4.2% #### iGradePlus - **Education Management:** 45.2% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 31.0% - **Higher Education:** 11.9% - **Religious Institutions:** 2.4% - **Publishing:** 2.4% - **E-Learning:** 2.4% - **Cosmetics:** 2.4% - **Civic & Social Organization:** 2.4% #### PowerSchool SIS - **Education Management:** 57.3% - **Primary/Secondary Education:** 29.5% - **Higher Education:** 4.0% - **E-Learning:** 1.4% - **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 1.2% - **Computer Software:** 0.7% - **Information Technology and Services:** 0.7% - **Government Administration:** 0.4% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 0.4% - **Wholesale:** 0.3% - **Other:** 4.0% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Blackbaud Student Information System - [Wisenet](https://www.g2.com/products/adapt-it-wisenet/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (407 reviews) - [Ellucian Student](https://www.g2.com/products/ellucian-student/reviews) — 3.3/5 stars (262 reviews) - [Gradelink](https://www.g2.com/products/gradelink/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (230 reviews) - [Infinite Campus](https://www.g2.com/products/infinite-campus/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (203 reviews) - [Skyward Student Management 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free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-igradeplus-free) — 3 comments > **Top comment:** "Its not free but it does have a trial version that you can use. And they are very affordable. " - Title: [What is the best free online gradebook?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-best-free-online-gradebook) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "My opinion is extremely biased, but I believe iGradePlus is the best online gradebook based on it's price (free) and the number of features it offers." - Title: [What is iGradePlus?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-igradeplus) — 1 comment *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "iGradePlus provides 2 separate products. We provide a free online gradebook for individual teachers and we provide an enterprise level, school / student..." - Title: [Question about Android & iOS](https://www.g2.com/discussions/question-about-android-ios) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "We have released a Android / iOS mobile app for students and parents and plan to extend this app to support staff members in the near future." ### PowerSchool SIS - Title: [Can PowerSchool SIS help our district meet the demands of parents and families who want to be engaged with a student’s progress at a high level?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-powerschool-sis-help-our-district-meet-the-demands-of-parents-and-families-who-want-to-be-engaged-with-a-student-s-progress-at-a-high-level) — 4 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "I would say Poweschool keeps parents engaged at an average level, not a high level. " - Title: [How can I get other useful resources for transcript template](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-get-other-useful-resources-for-transcript-template) — 3 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "There are many templates available on PowerSource through the community. You can also build your own pretty easily with a little HTML knowledge. " - Title: [What is PowerSchool?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-powerschool) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes > **Top comment:** "As a user on a daily basis of Powerschool it is a key tool that connects all staff and combines the data for all students. From reporting attendance by the..." - Title: [Our time-crunched staff need answers and solutions for any technical issues that may arise with their student information system. How does PowerSchool address those?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/our-time-crunched-staff-need-answers-and-solutions-for-any-technical-issues-that-may-arise-with-their-student-information-system-how-does-powerschool-address-those) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "PowerSchool offers comprehensive and ongoing support with an expansive suite of web-based support solutions, including: • Giving customers aggregated..." - Title: [Can PowerSchool SIS help us manage complex grading policies and unique data needs without paying extra for customization?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-powerschool-sis-help-us-manage-complex-grading-policies-and-unique-data-needs-without-paying-extra-for-customization) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes *(includes official response)* > **Top comment:** "PowerSchool SIS customizations offer districts flexibility to tailor the product to their needs. In addition, PowerSchool SIS: • Gives users the capability..." --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/blackbaud-student-information-system-vs-igradeplus-vs-powerschool-sis)