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# Follett Aspen SIS vs PowerSchool SIS Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Follett Aspen SIS** [

3.3/5(22)

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

**PowerSchool SIS** [

4.2/5(742)

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Pricing

**Follett Aspen SIS**
No pricing available

**PowerSchool SIS**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Follett Aspen SIS**
Not enough reviews yet

**PowerSchool SIS**
3 months

Based on 24 responses

Return on Investment

**Follett Aspen SIS**
Not enough reviews yet

**PowerSchool SIS**
29 months

Based on 11 responses

Perceived Cost

**Follett Aspen SIS**
Not enough reviews yet

**PowerSchool SIS**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Follett Aspen SIS**
Not enough reviews yet

**PowerSchool SIS**
11%

Pros & Cons

**Follett Aspen SIS**
[
Easy Customization (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/follett-aspen-sis/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1962044&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**PowerSchool SIS**
[
Centralized Information (8)
](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-sis/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1339394&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Access (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-sis/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2331805&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Difficulty (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-sis/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1339425&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Technical Issues (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-sis/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2067302&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Follett Aspen SIS**
Not enough data

**PowerSchool SIS**
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Screenshots

**Follett Aspen SIS**
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**PowerSchool SIS**
 ![PowerSchool 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/194961/PS-SIS-Admin-Start-Page-_2_.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Follett Aspen SIS**

6.9

6.921

**PowerSchool SIS**

8.5

8.5589

Ease of Use

**Follett Aspen SIS**

6.0

6.022

**PowerSchool SIS**

8.0

8.0589

Ease of Setup

**Follett Aspen SIS**
Not enough data

**PowerSchool SIS**

7.2

7.2296

Ease of Admin

**Follett Aspen SIS**
Not enough data

**PowerSchool SIS**

7.7

7.7317

Quality of Support

**Follett Aspen SIS**

6.1

6.118

**PowerSchool SIS**

7.9

7.9525

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Follett Aspen SIS**
Not enough data

**PowerSchool SIS**

8.2

8.2302

Product Direction (% positive)

**Follett Aspen SIS**

3.3

3.321

**PowerSchool SIS**

8.0

8.0560

Features

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

Not enough data

7.9

219

Platform Content

File Sharing

Not enough data

7.3(won by default)

108

White-Labeling

Not enough data

7.0(won by default)

93

Gradebook

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

196

Platform Additional Functionality

Cloud

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

107

Mobility

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

166

Messaging

Not enough data

6.8(won by default)

102

Platform Data

Visualization

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

158

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

181

Analytics

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

164

Registration

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

149

Atttendance

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

200

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

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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

Education ERP Suites[Hide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Integrations

Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Core Modules

Finance and Accounting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Human Resources

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing and Fees

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting

Report Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Report Automation

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

Education ERP[Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Education ERP

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Follett Aspen SIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/19c3fa10d30a091960e1473aa3e56b64/follett-aspen-sis.svg "Follett Aspen SIS")](https://www.g2.com/products/follett-aspen-sis/reviews)

Follett Aspen SIS

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

4.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

71.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

23.8%

[![PowerSchool SIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/06e1b127350e02b543147e1c14493c34/powerschool-sis.svg "PowerSchool SIS")](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-sis/reviews)

PowerSchool SIS

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

16.4%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

66.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

17.6%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

4.8%

16.4%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

71.4%

66.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

23.8%

17.6%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Follett Aspen SIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/19c3fa10d30a091960e1473aa3e56b64/follett-aspen-sis.svg "Follett Aspen SIS")](https://www.g2.com/products/follett-aspen-sis/reviews)
Follett Aspen SIS

Education Management

45.5%

Primary/Secondary Education

31.8%

Sporting Goods

4.5%

Public Relations and Communications

4.5%

Non-Profit Organization Management

4.5%

Other

9.1%

[![PowerSchool SIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/06e1b127350e02b543147e1c14493c34/powerschool-sis.svg "PowerSchool SIS")](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-sis/reviews)
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%

Other

6.5%

FAQs

## Follett Aspen SIS vs PowerSchool SIS FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between PowerSchool SIS vs Follett Aspen SIS?

PowerSchool SIS stands out for its higher reviewer satisfaction, broader review base, and stronger support and setup scores compared to Follett Aspen SIS.

| [PowerSchool SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-sis/reviews) | [Follett Aspen SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/follett-aspen-sis/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.2/5 (742 reviews) | 3.3/5 (22 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 7.2 | — |
| 7.9 | 6.1 |
| Centralized Information (8 all-time mentions) | Easy Customization (1 all-time mention) |

### How do the pricing models of PowerSchool SIS and Follett Aspen SIS compare?

PowerSchool SIS is rated higher for value and cost satisfaction than Follett Aspen SIS.

- **PowerSchool SIS:** In recent reviews, several reviewers note that PowerSchool SIS is a significant investment but delivers comprehensive features and integrations that justify the cost for many districts.
- **Follett Aspen SIS:** Recent reviews do not highlight pricing as a major theme, with most feedback focusing on customization and usability rather than cost.

### What are the best alternatives to PowerSchool SIS and Follett Aspen SIS?

The top three alternatives to PowerSchool SIS and Follett Aspen SIS are Teachmint, Infinite Campus, and Skyward.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [PowerSchool SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-sis/reviews) | 4.2/5 (742 reviews) | Mid-Market | Significant investment, but comprehensive features and integrations | Centralized Information (8 all-time mentions) |
| [Follett Aspen SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/follett-aspen-sis/reviews) | 3.3/5 (22 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Easy Customization (1 all-time mention) |
| [Teachmint](https://www.g2.com/products/teachmint-g2/reviews) | 4.9/5 (40 reviews) | Small-Business | — | User-friendly experience |
| [Infinite Campus](https://www.g2.com/products/infinite-campus/reviews) | 3.7/5 (203 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive student data management |
| [Skyward](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews) | 3.8/5 (177 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Efficient administrative tools |

### Which K-12 Student Information Systems features should I prioritize when comparing PowerSchool SIS and Follett Aspen SIS?

Buyers comparing PowerSchool SIS and Follett Aspen SIS should prioritize Gradebook, Integrations, Customization, Centralized Information, and Ease of Use.

- **Gradebook:** PowerSchool SIS is frequently cited for its Gradebook feature (multiple recent mentions), while Follett Aspen SIS receives mixed feedback on Gradebook usability.
- **Integrations:** PowerSchool SIS has 7 all-time mentions for easy integrations, including Clever and Canvas LMS; Follett Aspen SIS is noted for limited integration capabilities.
- **Customization:** PowerSchool SIS has 6 all-time mentions for easy customization; Follett Aspen SIS is cited for easy customization in 1 all-time mention.
- **Centralized Information:** PowerSchool SIS is cited 8 times all-time for centralized information; Follett Aspen SIS is noted for data-centric organization in recent reviews.
- **Ease of Use:** PowerSchool SIS scores 8.0 on Ease of Use; Follett Aspen SIS scores 6.0.

### What are the pros and cons of PowerSchool SIS vs Follett Aspen SIS?

PowerSchool SIS is strongest in centralized information and integrations, while Follett Aspen SIS is noted for customization flexibility.

- **PowerSchool SIS strengths:** Centralized Information (8 all-time mentions), Easy Integrations (7 all-time mentions), Easy Customization (6 all-time mentions), Ease of Use (4 all-time mentions), Real-Time Updates (4 all-time mentions), Comprehensive Features (3 all-time mentions).
- **PowerSchool SIS trade-offs:** Learning Difficulty (5 all-time mentions), Technical Issues (5 all-time mentions), Poor Usability (4 all-time mentions), Customization Issues (3 all-time mentions), High Cost (3 all-time mentions), Integration Issues (2 all-time mentions).
- **Follett Aspen SIS strengths:** Easy Customization (1 all-time mention), flexibility in customizations, and a data-centric repository for K-12 student data in recent reviews.
- **Follett Aspen SIS trade-offs:** Reviewers note a cluttered interface, challenging navigation, and limited integration with other platforms in recent reviews.

### Is PowerSchool SIS or Follett Aspen SIS better for small businesses?

Teachmint is the top-rated alternative for small businesses, but between PowerSchool SIS and Follett Aspen SIS, both primarily serve the mid-market segment.

- **PowerSchool SIS:** Largest reviewer segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight comprehensive features and integrations, but note a learning curve and higher investment.
- **Follett Aspen SIS:** Largest reviewer segment is Mid-Market; reviewers cite customization flexibility, but also mention usability challenges and limited integration.

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

PowerSchool SIS is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integrations and higher mention counts than Follett Aspen SIS.

- **PowerSchool SIS:** Clever (10 all-time mentions), Canvas LMS (2 all-time mentions), Edlio (recent review mention).
- **Follett Aspen SIS:** Reviewers note limited integration capabilities and challenges connecting with platforms like Schoology.

### How do PowerSchool SIS and Follett Aspen SIS compare on customer support?

PowerSchool SIS scores higher on Quality of Support (7.9 vs 6.1), indicating stronger reviewer satisfaction with support compared to Follett Aspen SIS.

- **PowerSchool SIS:** Reviewers frequently cite responsive and persistent customer service, though some mention inconsistent experiences and challenges with business operations.
- **Follett Aspen SIS:** Reviewers describe support as variable, with some positive experiences but also reports of slow or limited assistance.

### Which is easier to implement, PowerSchool SIS or Follett Aspen SIS?

PowerSchool SIS has a published Ease of Setup score of 7.2, while Follett Aspen SIS does not have a comparable score, but reviewers note a learning curve for both products.

- **PowerSchool SIS:** Reviewers report a steep learning curve for new users but also mention that setup is manageable with training and support resources.
- **Follett Aspen SIS:** Reviewers highlight flexibility in setup and customization, but also note that the system can be a big adjustment and requires training to use effectively.

### Which product has better Gradebook?

PowerSchool SIS is more frequently cited for its Gradebook feature and scores higher on Ease of Use than Follett Aspen SIS.

- **PowerSchool SIS:** Gradebook is a top-cited feature in recent reviews, with 8.0 for Ease of Use and multiple positive mentions of Gradebook usability and integration with other platforms.
- **Follett Aspen SIS:** Reviewers note that Gradebook is functional but cite usability challenges, with a 6.0 Ease of Use score and feedback about cumbersome grade posting and limited import options.

Alternatives

**Follett Aspen SIS Alternatives**

 ![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)

 ![Aeries SIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565963/aeries-sis.png "Aeries SIS")

[
Aeries SIS
](/products/aeries-sis/reviews)

 ![AdminPlus SIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/18b9146a08bd801340e5d19987f96106/adminplus-sis.png "AdminPlus SIS")

[
AdminPlus SIS
](/products/adminplus-sis/reviews)

**PowerSchool SIS Alternatives**

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

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

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

[
Gradelink
](/products/gradelink/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)

## Follett Aspen SIS vs PowerSchool SIS

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