# Starfish vs Watermark Student Success & Engagement Comparison

| | Starfish | Watermark Student Success & Engagement | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 28 | 12 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (53.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (100.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Starfish | Watermark Student Success & Engagement | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (25 reviews) | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.8 (25 reviews) | 8.5 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 5.0 (5 reviews) | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | 9.4 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Starfish

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Watermark Student Success & Engagement

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### School Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Starfish** | N/A | N/A |
| **Watermark Student Success & Engagement** | N/A | N/A |

#### Additional Functionality

| Feature | Starfish | Watermark Student Success & Engagement | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 

### Academic Advising

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Starfish** | N/A | N/A |
| **Watermark Student Success & Engagement** | 6.4/10 | 11 |

#### Planning

| Feature | Starfish | Watermark Student Success & Engagement | 
|---|---|---|
| **Creating plans** | Not enough data | 4.5 (11 reviews) | 
| **Scenarios** | Not enough data | 4.5 (11 reviews) | 

#### Progress monitoring

| Feature | Starfish | Watermark Student Success & Engagement | 
|---|---|---|
| **Degree progress** | Not enough data | 6.8 (11 reviews) | 
| **Reporting and analytics** | Not enough data | 6.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Identifying at-risk students** | Not enough data | 7.3 (11 reviews) | 
| **Recording notes** | Not enough data | 8.2 (11 reviews) | 

#### Outreach

| Feature | Starfish | Watermark Student Success & Engagement | 
|---|---|---|
| **Messaging** | Not enough data | 7.0 (11 reviews) | 
| **Appointment scheduling** | Not enough data | 6.1 (11 reviews) | 
| **Alerts and Notifications** | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 
| **Self-Service tools** | Not enough data | 5.2 (11 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | Not enough data | 6.4 (11 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Academic Advising Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/academic-advising)

**Unique to Starfish (1):** [School Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/school-management-software)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Starfish | Watermark Student Success & Engagement | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 7.1% | 0% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 39.3% | 100.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 53.6% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### Starfish

- **Higher Education:** 64.3%
- **Education Management:** 28.6%
- **Research:** 3.6%
- **Mental Health Care:** 3.6%

#### Watermark Student Success & Engagement

- **Higher Education:** 83.3%
- **Education Management:** 16.7%

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## Top Discussions

### Starfish

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### Watermark Student Success & Engagement

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/eab-starfish-vs-watermark-watermark-student-success-engagement)