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# Gradelink vs Skyward Student Information System Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Gradelink** [

4.7/5(233)

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

**Skyward Student Information System** [

3.8/5(177)

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

Pricing

**Gradelink**
Free Trial

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

**Skyward Student Information System**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Gradelink**
2 monthsFaster

Based on 102 responses

**Skyward Student Information System**
5 months

Based on 12 responses

Return on Investment

**Gradelink**
17 months2 months sooner

Based on 63 responses

**Skyward Student Information System**
19 months

Based on 5 responses

Perceived Cost

**Gradelink**
$$$$$

**Skyward Student Information System**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Gradelink**
6%

**Skyward Student Information System**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**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)

**Skyward Student Information System**
[
Ease of Use (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1705841&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Centralized Information (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1705959&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Difficulty (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1705976&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Usability (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1705921&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Screenshots

**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)

**Skyward Student Information System**
 ![Skyward Student Information System 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/63174/expirable-direct-uploads_2F5dce4f3e-7a46-4ede-bcb5-324c54a9329a_2FQmlativ2.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Gradelink**

9.0

9.0198

**Skyward Student Information System**

8.2

8.2156

Ease of Use

**Gradelink**

9.2

9.2199

**Skyward Student Information System**

7.3

7.3158

Ease of Setup

**Gradelink**

8.9

8.9138

**Skyward Student Information System**

7.0

7.032

Ease of Admin

**Gradelink**

9.1

9.1143

**Skyward Student Information System**

7.8

7.834

Quality of Support

**Gradelink**

9.7

9.7190

**Skyward Student Information System**

7.5

7.5135

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Gradelink**

9.7

9.7141

**Skyward Student Information System**

8.8

8.831

Product Direction (% positive)

**Gradelink**

9.5

9.5195

**Skyward Student Information System**

7.2

7.2157

Features

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

8.4

45

8.3

32

Platform Content

File Sharing

7.9

32

8.3(won by 0.4)

23

White-Labeling

7.0

27

7.6(won by 0.6)

16

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

Gradebook

9.1(won by 0.6)

41

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

8.5

27

Platform Additional Functionality

Cloud

8.7(won by 0.5)

25

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

8.2

19

Mobility

7.7

38

8.7(won by 1.0)

26

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

Messaging

8.6(won by 0.1)

32

8.5

22

Platform Data

Visualization

8.0

35

8.1(won by 0.1)

29

Activity Dashboard

8.7(won by 0.6)

40

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

8.1

29

Analytics

8.3

38

8.5(won by 0.2)

26

Registration

8.9(won by 0.5)

37

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

8.4

24

Atttendance

9.1(won by 0.3)

41

8.8

29

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

Curriculum Management[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.5

6

Assessment

Grading

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

5

Assignments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Mobility

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

6

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Basics

Reporting

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

5

Interoperability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Content

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Data

Visualization

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

6

Special Education[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.8

25

Special Education Feature Questions

Student Data Management

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

25

IEP Creation

Not enough data

7.1(won by default)

15

Goals & Objectives Library

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

14

File Sharing

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

16

Meetings Tracking

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

14

Medicaid Billing

Not enough data

6.9(won by default)

8

Regulatory Compliance

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

17

Custom Workflows

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

12

Reporting Capabilities

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

19

Integrations / APIs

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

11

Show 4 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

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

[![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%

[![Skyward Student Information System](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c4b5489e7d100bb54309c657b22f47cf/skyward-student-information-system.png "Skyward Student Information System")](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews)

Skyward Student Information System

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

11.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

54.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

34.1%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

84.1%

11.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

12.4%

54.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

3.5%

34.1%

Reviewers' Industry

[![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%

[![Skyward Student Information System](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c4b5489e7d100bb54309c657b22f47cf/skyward-student-information-system.png "Skyward Student Information System")](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews)
Skyward Student Information System

Education Management

66.3%

Primary/Secondary Education

20.6%

Higher Education

6.3%

Information Technology and Services

1.1%

Writing and Editing

0.6%

Other

5.1%

FAQs

## Gradelink vs Skyward FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Skyward vs Gradelink?

Gradelink stands out from Skyward with a significantly higher G2 rating, stronger support scores, and a larger small-business user base.

| [Skyward](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews) | [Gradelink](https://www.g2.com/products/gradelink/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 3.8/5 (177 reviews) | 4.7/5 (231 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Small-Business |
| 7.0 | 8.9 |
| 7.5 | 9.7 |
| Centralized Information | Customer Support |

### How do the pricing models of Skyward and Gradelink compare?

Gradelink is rated as the stronger value by reviewers, with higher satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Skyward:** In recent reviews, some users note that Skyward offers a lower-cost entry point but express concerns about limited functionality at lower tiers.
- **Gradelink:** Reviewers highlight Gradelink as affordable and user-friendly, with value reinforced by its all-in-one features and strong support.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent reviewers mention switching to Gradelink for better customer support and more intuitive features, despite occasional comments about cost.

### What are the best alternatives to Skyward and Gradelink?

The top 3 alternatives to Skyward and Gradelink are PowerSchool SIS, Infinite Campus, and FACTS.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Skyward](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews) | 3.8/5 (177 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Centralized Information |
| [Gradelink](https://www.g2.com/products/gradelink/reviews) | 4.7/5 (231 reviews) | Small-Business | Affordable and user-friendly | Customer Support |
| [PowerSchool SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-sis/reviews) | 4.2/5 (742 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive Features |
| [Infinite Campus](https://www.g2.com/products/infinite-campus/reviews) | 3.7/5 (203 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Robust Reporting |

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

Buyers comparing Skyward and Gradelink should prioritize ease of use, quality of support, centralized information, reporting capabilities, and integration options.

- **Ease of Use:** Skyward 7.3, Gradelink 9.2
- **Quality of Support:** Skyward 7.5, Gradelink 9.7
- **Centralized Information:** Skyward (1 all-time mention), Gradelink (1 all-time mention)
- **Reporting Capabilities:** Skyward (1 all-time mention for great reports), Gradelink (2 all-time mentions for great reports)
- **Integrations:** Both products are mentioned as integrating with Google Classroom in recent reviews

### What are the pros and cons of Skyward vs Gradelink?

Gradelink's headline strength is customer support, while Skyward's is centralized information management.

- **Skyward strengths:** Centralized information (1 all-time mention), comprehensive features (1), ease of access (1), easy integrations (1), efficiency (1), great reports (1), quick response (1)
- **Skyward trade-offs:** Learning difficulty (2 all-time mentions), poor usability (2), poor support (1)
- **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 all-time mentions), customization issues (2), limited features (2), high cost (1), inefficient (1), technical issues (1)

### Is Skyward or Gradelink better for small businesses?

Gradelink is the better fit for small businesses, with a larger small-business segment and consistently positive small-business reviewer sentiment.

- **Skyward:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note it is comprehensive but less intuitive for smaller organizations.
- **Gradelink:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently highlight its ease of use, affordability, and strong support for small schools.

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

Reviewers favor Gradelink for integrations, especially with Google Classroom, based on recent review sentiment.

- **Skyward:** Recent reviews mention integration with Google Classroom, with positive feedback on grade syncing and assignment management.
- **Gradelink:** Recent reviews highlight integration with Google Classroom, with multiple reviewers noting time savings and improved grading workflows.

### How do Skyward and Gradelink compare on customer support?

Gradelink outperforms Skyward on Quality of Support by a margin of 2.2 points (9.7 vs 7.5), a highly material difference.

- **Skyward:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and helpful, but some mention inconsistent experiences and slower response times.
- **Gradelink:** Reviewers consistently praise Gradelink's support, citing prompt, knowledgeable, and personalized assistance, with 8 all-time mentions for customer support.

### Which is easier to implement, Skyward or Gradelink?

Gradelink is easier to implement than Skyward, with a 1.9-point advantage in Ease of Setup (8.9 vs 7.0).

- **Skyward:** Reviewers note that setup requires training and can be complex, but appreciate the support team during onboarding.
- **Gradelink:** Reviewers consistently describe setup as smooth, intuitive, and well-supported, with multiple recent reviews citing a quick and easy implementation process.

Alternatives

**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)

 ![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)

**Skyward 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)

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

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

 ![Synergy Education Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_74ccec3e58a9ce892d7700166294287e/edupoint-synergy-education-platform.png "Synergy Education Platform")

[
Synergy Education Platform
](/products/edupoint-synergy-education-platform/reviews)

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

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

## Gradelink vs Skyward Student Information System

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 Skyward 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 Skyward Student Information System.