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

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Reviews

**Orah** [

4.5/5(61)

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

**PowerSchool SIS** [

4.2/5(742)

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

Pricing

**Orah**
No pricing available

**PowerSchool SIS**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Orah**
2 monthsFaster

Based on 9 responses

**PowerSchool SIS**
3 months

Based on 24 responses

Return on Investment

**Orah**
Not enough reviews yet

**PowerSchool SIS**
29 months

Based on 11 responses

Perceived Cost

**Orah**
$$$$$

**PowerSchool SIS**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Orah**
5%

**PowerSchool SIS**
11%6% more

Pros & Cons

**Orah**
[
Customer Support (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/orah/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2088762&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Ease of Use (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/orah/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2088759&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

**Orah**
Not enough data

**PowerSchool SIS**
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Screenshots

**Orah**
 ![Orah 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/1766891/Orah_Student_Location_Overview.png)

**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

**Orah**

8.9

8.946

**PowerSchool SIS**

8.5

8.5589

Ease of Use

**Orah**

8.8

8.848

**PowerSchool SIS**

8.0

8.0589

Ease of Setup

**Orah**

8.4

8.429

**PowerSchool SIS**

7.2

7.2296

Ease of Admin

**Orah**

8.8

8.828

**PowerSchool SIS**

7.7

7.7317

Quality of Support

**Orah**

9.5

9.546

**PowerSchool SIS**

7.9

7.9525

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Orah**

9.4

9.428

**PowerSchool SIS**

8.2

8.2302

Product Direction (% positive)

**Orah**

8.3

8.347

**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

Show 5 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

Emergency Management[Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prevention & Preparation

Scenario Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Equipment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Threat Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Response

Mass Alerts and Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Geolocation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automated Workflows

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Data Mining

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recovery

Auditing & Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Incident Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Post-Event Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cost Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Sharing

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

[![Orah](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/dd3f6dda8db4d68d20477b2288bb235f/orah.svg "Orah")](https://www.g2.com/products/orah/reviews)

Orah

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

41.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

58.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

0%

[![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.)

41.7%

16.4%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

58.3%

66.0%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

0%

17.6%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Orah](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/dd3f6dda8db4d68d20477b2288bb235f/orah.svg "Orah")](https://www.g2.com/products/orah/reviews)
Orah

Education Management

80.0%

Primary/Secondary Education

18.3%

Performing Arts

1.7%

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Other

0.0%

[![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

## Orah vs PowerSchool SIS FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between PowerSchool SIS vs Orah?

Orah stands out for higher reviewer satisfaction on ease of use, setup, and support, while PowerSchool SIS is more widely adopted and recognized for centralized information and integrations.

| [PowerSchool SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-sis/reviews) | [Orah](https://www.g2.com/products/orah/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.2/5 (742 reviews) | 4.5/5 (61 reviews) |
| Mid-Market | Mid-Market |
| 7.2 | 8.4 |
| 7.9 | 9.5 |
| Centralized Information (8 all-time mentions) | Customer Support (recent reviews) |

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

Orah is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to PowerSchool SIS.

- **PowerSchool SIS:** In recent reviews, several reviewers cite high cost as a trade-off, with 3 all-time mentions of high cost and additional fees for customization.
- **Orah:** Reviewers do not cite cost as a concern and express satisfaction with the value received.

### What are the best alternatives to PowerSchool SIS and Orah?

Teachmint, Infinite Campus, and SchoolStatus are the top three alternatives to PowerSchool SIS and Orah.

| 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) | Mid-Market | High cost cited in recent reviews | Centralized Information (8 all-time mentions) |
| [Orah](https://www.g2.com/products/orah/reviews) | 4.5/5 (61) | Mid-Market | — | Customer Support (recent reviews) |
| [Teachmint](https://www.g2.com/products/teachmint-g2/reviews) | 4.9/5 (40) | Small-Business | — | Ease of Use (recent reviews) |
| [Infinite Campus](https://www.g2.com/products/infinite-campus/reviews) | 3.7/5 (203) | Mid-Market | — | Comprehensive Features (recent reviews) |
| [SchoolStatus](https://www.g2.com/products/schoolstatus/reviews) | 4.8/5 (842) | Mid-Market | — | Communication Tools (recent reviews) |

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

Buyers should prioritize ease of use, ease of setup, quality of support, integrations, and gradebook functionality when comparing PowerSchool SIS and Orah.

- **Ease of Use:** PowerSchool SIS scores 8.0; Orah scores 8.8.
- **Ease of Setup:** PowerSchool SIS scores 7.2; Orah scores 8.4.
- **Quality of Support:** PowerSchool SIS scores 7.9; Orah scores 9.5.
- **Integrations:** PowerSchool SIS has 7 all-time mentions for easy integrations, including Clever and Canvas LMS; Orah reviewers cite integration with Blackbaud ON system.
- **Gradebook:** PowerSchool SIS is frequently cited for gradebook functionality in recent reviews.

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

Orah's headline strength is customer support, while PowerSchool SIS is recognized for centralized information and integrations.

- **PowerSchool SIS strengths:** Centralized Information (8 all-time mentions), Easy Integrations (7 all-time mentions), Easy Customization (6 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), High Cost (3 all-time mentions), Customization Issues (3 all-time mentions).
- **Orah strengths:** Customer Support (recent reviews), Ease of Use (recent reviews), Student Safety (recent reviews).
- **Orah trade-offs:** Reviewers note minor technical glitches and a learning curve for new users, but no recurring negative themes are cited.

### Is PowerSchool SIS or Orah better for small businesses?

Teachmint is the better fit for small businesses, as it is the only product among the compared options with a Small-Business segment focus.

- **PowerSchool SIS:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers highlight robust integrations and centralized data but cite a learning curve and higher cost.
- **Orah:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers praise ease of use and support, with positive sentiment from smaller institutions but no explicit small-business segment share.

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

PowerSchool SIS is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integrations and higher all-time mention counts.

- **PowerSchool SIS:** Clever (10 all-time mentions), Canvas LMS (2 all-time mentions), Edlio (recent reviews).
- **Orah:** Blackbaud ON system (recent reviews).

### How do PowerSchool SIS and Orah compare on customer support?

Orah outperforms PowerSchool SIS on Quality of Support by a margin of 1.6 points (9.5 vs 7.9).

- **PowerSchool SIS:** Reviewers describe support as responsive and persistent in some cases, but others cite slow response times and challenges with issue resolution.
- **Orah:** Reviewers consistently praise customer support, highlighting timely resolutions and helpful account managers.

### Which is easier to implement, PowerSchool SIS or Orah?

Orah is easier to implement, with a 1.2-point advantage in Ease of Setup (8.4 vs 7.2).

- **PowerSchool SIS:** Reviewers note a steep learning curve and complex setup, with some citing the need for training and technical expertise.
- **Orah:** Reviewers highlight intuitive setup, quick onboarding, and ease of use for staff and students.

### Which product has better Gradebook?

PowerSchool SIS is more frequently cited for Gradebook functionality in recent reviews.

- **PowerSchool SIS:** Gradebook is a top-cited feature in recent reviews, with multiple reviewers praising its ease of use and integration with other platforms.
- **Orah:** No reviewer-cited Gradebook features or mention counts are present.

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## Orah vs PowerSchool SIS

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Orah easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Orah overall.

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