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Reviews

**FACTS SIS (Student Information System)**[

4.1/5(120)

](https://www.g2.com/products/facts-sis-student-information-system/reviews#reviews)

**Gradelink** [

4.7/5(233)

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

Pricing

**FACTS SIS (Student Information System)**
No pricing available

**Gradelink**
Free Trial

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

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**FACTS SIS (Student Information System)**
2 months

Based on 25 responses

**Gradelink**
2 months

Based on 102 responses

Return on Investment

**FACTS SIS (Student Information System)**
12 months5 months sooner

Based on 22 responses

**Gradelink**
17 months

Based on 63 responses

Perceived Cost

**FACTS SIS (Student Information System)**
$$$$$

**Gradelink**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**FACTS SIS (Student Information System)**
6%

**Gradelink**
6%

Pros & Cons

**FACTS SIS (Student Information System)**
[
Customer Support (32)
](https://www.g2.com/products/facts-sis-student-information-system/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1968854&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (22)
](https://www.g2.com/products/facts-sis-student-information-system/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1968857&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Difficulty (14)
](https://www.g2.com/products/facts-sis-student-information-system/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1968859&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Usability (11)
](https://www.g2.com/products/facts-sis-student-information-system/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1968871&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**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

**FACTS SIS (Student Information System)**
No screenshot available

**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

**FACTS SIS (Student Information System)**

8.5

8.5107

**Gradelink**

9.0

9.0198

Ease of Use

**FACTS SIS (Student Information System)**

7.8

7.8108

**Gradelink**

9.2

9.2199

Ease of Setup

**FACTS SIS (Student Information System)**

7.7

7.752

**Gradelink**

8.9

8.9138

Ease of Admin

**FACTS SIS (Student Information System)**

8.1

8.147

**Gradelink**

9.1

9.1143

Quality of Support

**FACTS SIS (Student Information System)**

8.6

8.6100

**Gradelink**

9.7

9.7190

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**FACTS SIS (Student Information System)**

8.7

8.747

**Gradelink**

9.7

9.7141

Product Direction (% positive)

**FACTS SIS (Student Information System)**

8.4

8.4105

**Gradelink**

9.5

9.5195

Features

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

8.1

58

8.4

45

Platform Content

File Sharing

7.5

52

7.9(won by 0.4)

32

White-Labeling

7.0(tied score)

49

7.0(tied score)

27

Gradebook

8.8

54

9.1(won by 0.3)

41

Platform Additional Functionality

Cloud

8.4

48

8.7(won by 0.3)

25

Mobility

7.9(won by 0.2)

50

7.7

38

Messaging

7.1

54

8.6(won by 1.5)

32

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

Platform Data

Visualization

7.6

52

8.0(won by 0.4)

35

Activity Dashboard

8.6

56

8.7(won by 0.1)

40

Analytics

8.4(won by 0.1)

52

8.3

38

Registration

8.5

53

8.9(won by 0.4)

37

Atttendance

9.3(won by 0.2)

54

9.1

41

Agentic AI - K-12 Student Information Systems

Cross-system Integration

7.8(won by default)

17

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

[![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)")](https://www.g2.com/products/facts-sis-student-information-system/reviews)

FACTS SIS (Student Information System)

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

61.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

38.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

0.9%

[![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.)

61.1%

84.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

38.1%

12.4%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

0.9%

3.5%

Reviewers' Industry

[![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)")](https://www.g2.com/products/facts-sis-student-information-system/reviews)
FACTS SIS (Student Information System)

Education Management

58.4%

Primary/Secondary Education

29.2%

Religious Institutions

4.4%

Higher Education

3.5%

Wholesale

0.9%

Other

3.5%

[![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

## FACTS SIS (Student... vs Gradelink FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Gradelink vs FACTS SIS (Student...?

Gradelink stands out for higher reviewer satisfaction on setup and support, while FACTS SIS (Student Information System) is noted for its centralized information and broader feature set.

| [Gradelink](https://www.g2.com/products/gradelink/reviews) | [FACTS SIS (Student Information System)](https://www.g2.com/products/facts-sis-student-information-system/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.7/5 (231 reviews) | 4.1/5 (120 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 8.9 | 7.7 |
| 9.7 | 8.6 |
| Customer Support (8 all-time mentions) | Centralized Information (17 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Gradelink and FACTS SIS (Student... compare?

Gradelink is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than FACTS SIS (Student Information System).

- **Gradelink:** In recent reviews, several small schools highlight Gradelink as an affordable option that meets their needs, with positive sentiment on value for features provided.
- **FACTS SIS (Student Information System):** Reviewers note high satisfaction with the platform's comprehensive features but mention the price as a downside, though many still consider it worth the investment for the functionality offered.

### What are the best alternatives to Gradelink and FACTS SIS (Student...?

The top three alternatives to Gradelink and FACTS SIS (Student Information System) are PowerSchool SIS, Infinite Campus, and Skyward.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Gradelink](https://www.g2.com/products/gradelink/reviews) | 4.7/5 (231 reviews) | Small-Business | Affordable for small schools | Customer Support |
| [FACTS SIS (Student Information System)](https://www.g2.com/products/facts-sis-student-information-system/reviews) | 4.1/5 (120 reviews) | Small-Business | Worth the price for comprehensive features | Centralized Information |
| [PowerSchool SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-sis/reviews) | 4.2/5 (742 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive K-12 functionality |
| [Infinite Campus](https://www.g2.com/products/infinite-campus/reviews) | 3.7/5 (203 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Robust reporting tools |
| [Skyward](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews) | 3.8/5 (177 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Integrated administration features |

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

Buyers comparing Gradelink and FACTS SIS (Student Information System) should prioritize Gradebook, Customer Support, Ease of Setup, Centralized Information, and Reporting.

- **Gradebook:** Gradelink (multiple recent positive mentions), FACTS SIS (multiple recent positive mentions, 22 all-time Ease of Use mentions)
- **Customer Support:** Gradelink (9.7 score, 8 all-time mentions), FACTS SIS (8.6 score, 32 all-time mentions)
- **Ease of Setup:** Gradelink (8.9), FACTS SIS (7.7)
- **Centralized Information:** Gradelink (1 all-time mention), FACTS SIS (17 all-time mentions)
- **Reporting:** Gradelink (2 all-time mentions for Great Reports), FACTS SIS (11 all-time mentions for Great Reports)

### What are the pros and cons of Gradelink vs FACTS SIS (Student...?

Gradelink's headline strength is customer support, while FACTS SIS (Student Information System) excels in centralized information and comprehensive features.

- **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 (1), Comprehensive Features (1), Easy Customization (1), Versatile (1)
- **Gradelink trade-offs:** Poor Usability (3), Customization Issues (2), Limited Features (2), High Cost (1), Inefficient (1), Technical Issues (1)
- **FACTS SIS (Student Information System) strengths:** Customer Support (32 all-time mentions), Ease of Use (22), User-Friendly (21), Centralized Information (17), Ease of Access (17), Comprehensive Features (12), Great Reports (11), Efficiency (9), User Interface (6), Easy Customization (4), Easy Integrations (3)
- **FACTS SIS (Student Information System) trade-offs:** Learning Difficulty (14), Poor Usability (11), Technical Issues (7), Poor Reporting (6), Integration Issues (5), Poor Support (5), High Cost (4), Limited Features (4), Access Limitations (2)

### Is Gradelink or FACTS SIS (Student... better for small businesses?

Gradelink is the better fit for small businesses, with a higher satisfaction rating and strong small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **Gradelink:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers from small schools consistently highlight ease of use, affordability, and responsive support.
- **FACTS SIS (Student Information System):** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers note comprehensive features but mention a steeper learning curve and higher cost as trade-offs for smaller organizations.

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

FACTS SIS (Student Information System) is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited mentions of integration capabilities.

- **Gradelink:** Recent reviews mention integration with Google Classroom, with positive sentiment on grade import and assignment syncing.
- **FACTS SIS (Student Information System):** Reviewers highlight integration with FACTS Tuition Management and Excel for reporting, and mention ongoing development for additional integrations.

### How do Gradelink and FACTS SIS (Student... compare on customer support?

Gradelink leads FACTS SIS (Student Information System) on Quality of Support by a material margin of 1.1 points (9.7 vs 8.6).

- **Gradelink:** Reviewers consistently praise prompt, knowledgeable, and personalized support, with multiple mentions of specific support staff and rapid response times.
- **FACTS SIS (Student Information System):** Reviewers cite helpful and responsive support, with 32 all-time mentions, but also note occasional challenges with support team familiarity and the need for more intuitive training resources.

### Which is easier to implement, Gradelink or FACTS SIS (Student...?

Gradelink is easier to implement than FACTS SIS (Student Information System), with a 1.2-point advantage on Ease of Setup (8.9 vs 7.7).

- **Gradelink:** Reviewers describe a smooth transition, easy setup, and helpful onboarding support, with multiple mentions of setup scores at 6 or 7 out of 7.
- **FACTS SIS (Student Information System):** Reviewers note a learning curve and more complex implementation, with setup scores ranging from 4 to 7 and comments about the need for additional training and support during onboarding.

### Which product has better Gradebook?

Both Gradelink and FACTS SIS (Student Information System) receive strong reviewer sentiment for their Gradebook features, with FACTS SIS having more all-time mentions for ease of use.

- **Gradelink:** Gradebook is frequently praised for ease of use and time-saving, with multiple recent positive mentions and a 9.2 Ease of Use score.
- **FACTS SIS (Student Information System):** Gradebook is highlighted for organization and efficiency, with 22 all-time Ease of Use mentions and a 7.8 Ease of Use score.

Alternatives

**FACTS SIS (Student Information System) Alternatives**

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

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

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

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

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

[
Alma SIS
](/products/alma-sis/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)

## FACTS SIS (Student Information System) 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 FACTS SIS (Student Information System).
- 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 FACTS SIS (Student Information System).