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At a Glance
ParentSquare
ParentSquare
Star Rating
(80)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (67.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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SchoolMessenger School Notification
SchoolMessenger School Notification
Star Rating
(25)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (56.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SchoolMessenger School Notification
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that ParentSquare excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its intuitive design and ease of navigation. One user mentioned that "ParentSquare is the most user-friendly platform we have used in many years," which contrasts with SchoolMessenger School Notification, where some users found it less straightforward to manage.
  • Users say that ParentSquare's implementation process is notably smooth, with one reviewer praising the "superior support" from the implementation team. In comparison, SchoolMessenger School Notification has not received recent feedback on its implementation, which may indicate potential challenges in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that ParentSquare's integration capabilities, such as with ProgressBook, enhance its functionality, making it easier to keep information accurate and up-to-date. SchoolMessenger School Notification, while functional, does not have recent user feedback highlighting similar integration strengths.
  • According to verified reviews, ParentSquare shines in its mass messaging capabilities, with users appreciating the simplicity of connecting with both parents and staff. In contrast, while SchoolMessenger School Notification also offers mass messaging, it has not garnered the same level of enthusiasm from users regarding its effectiveness.
  • Users highlight that SchoolMessenger School Notification provides valuable features for tracking message access, which some find beneficial for staying connected with their child's school. However, this feature does not seem to outweigh the overall satisfaction users have with ParentSquare, which is reflected in its significantly higher G2 Score.
  • Reviewers note that ParentSquare's social media-like feel is a hit among parents and staff, making communication feel more engaging. This aspect is less emphasized in SchoolMessenger School Notification, where users appreciate its functionality but may not find it as engaging or modern in comparison.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ParentSquare
No pricing available
SchoolMessenger School Notification
No pricing available
Free Trial
ParentSquare
No trial information available
SchoolMessenger School Notification
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.6
69
8.1
19
Ease of Use
9.2
72
8.2
19
Ease of Setup
8.8
60
8.3
9
Ease of Admin
9.5
58
8.1
8
Quality of Support
9.6
64
8.0
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.9
56
8.1
8
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
69
7.5
19
Features by Category
8.9
69
8.0
12
Functionality
9.0
66
7.5
6
9.8
68
9.1
9
9.7
65
7.3
10
9.1
59
8.9
6
9.5
58
Not enough data
Integration
9.5
62
7.8
10
8.0
53
6.4
6
6.3
54
8.7
5
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ParentSquare
ParentSquare
SchoolMessenger School Notification
SchoolMessenger School Notification
ParentSquare and SchoolMessenger School Notification are categorized as Classroom Messaging
Unique Categories
ParentSquare
ParentSquare has no unique categories
SchoolMessenger School Notification
SchoolMessenger School Notification has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
ParentSquare
ParentSquare
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
10.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
67.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
22.8%
SchoolMessenger School Notification
SchoolMessenger School Notification
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
13.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
56.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
30.4%
Reviewers' Industry
ParentSquare
ParentSquare
Primary/Secondary Education
72.2%
Education Management
21.5%
Higher Education
2.5%
Public Relations and Communications
1.3%
Marketing and Advertising
1.3%
Other
1.3%
SchoolMessenger School Notification
SchoolMessenger School Notification
Education Management
52.2%
Primary/Secondary Education
43.5%
Consulting
4.3%
Other
0.0%
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Discussions
ParentSquare
ParentSquare Discussions
What is ParentSquare used for?
1 Comment
Paula C.
PC
K-12 schools and districts use ParentSquare for secure, easy to use, school-home communications and communications-based services—all the way from the...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
ParentSquare has no more discussions with answers
SchoolMessenger School Notification
SchoolMessenger School Notification Discussions
What are the emergency alert system in schools?
2 Comments
AC
thanksRead more
What is SchoolMessenger used for?
1 Comment
Benjamin F.
BF
Mass notifications, such as phone calls, text messages, and emails to a large group of people.Read more
How do I get notifications from school?
1 Comment
AC
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