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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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TalkingPoints
TalkingPoints
Star Rating
(570)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that ParentSquare excels in its multimedia capabilities, scoring 9.4, which allows for rich content sharing, while TalkingPoints, with a score of 9.0, is slightly less robust in this area. Reviewers mention that ParentSquare's ability to share images and videos enhances communication significantly.
  • Reviewers mention that ParentSquare's mass messaging feature is highly effective, scoring 9.5, but TalkingPoints outperforms it with a score of 9.7. Users on G2 highlight that TalkingPoints' mass messaging is particularly useful for reaching large groups quickly and efficiently.
  • Users say that ParentSquare shines in push notifications, achieving a perfect score of 10.0, which ensures timely updates for users. In contrast, TalkingPoints scores 9.3, with reviewers noting that while it is effective, it does not match the immediacy and reliability of ParentSquare's notifications.
  • G2 users report that ParentSquare has a strong analytics feature with a score of 9.2, providing valuable insights into communication effectiveness. However, TalkingPoints lacks this feature, which some users find disappointing as they seek data-driven decision-making tools.
  • Users on G2 mention that ParentSquare's integration with Learning Management Systems (LMS) scores 9.3, making it easier for educators to sync their communication with classroom activities. In contrast, TalkingPoints does not offer this integration, which some users feel limits its functionality in educational settings.
  • Reviewers mention that ParentSquare's product direction is rated at 5.6, indicating some concerns about future updates and improvements. In comparison, TalkingPoints has a much higher score of 9.2, with users expressing confidence in its ongoing development and feature enhancements.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ParentSquare
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ParentSquare
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.6
69
9.4
416
Ease of Use
9.2
72
9.5
417
Ease of Setup
8.8
60
9.5
68
Ease of Admin
9.5
58
9.5
67
Quality of Support
9.6
64
9.4
329
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.9
56
9.6
64
Product Direction (% positive)
9.2
69
9.2
350
Features by Category
8.9
69
9.3
329
Functionality
9.0
66
9.0
207
9.8
68
9.7
286
9.7
65
9.3
242
9.1
59
9.4
202
9.5
58
9.2
175
Integration
9.5
62
9.4
189
8.0
53
9.3
120
6.3
54
9.4
184
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
ParentSquare
ParentSquare
TalkingPoints
TalkingPoints
ParentSquare and TalkingPoints are categorized as Classroom Messaging
Unique Categories
ParentSquare
ParentSquare has no unique categories
TalkingPoints
TalkingPoints 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%
TalkingPoints
TalkingPoints
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
27.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
29.1%
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%
TalkingPoints
TalkingPoints
Primary/Secondary Education
71.1%
Education Management
24.2%
Higher Education
1.4%
E-Learning
0.7%
Individual & Family Services
0.5%
Other
2.0%
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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
TalkingPoints
TalkingPoints Discussions
Is talking point free?
12 Comments
Does talking points cost money?
10 Comments
Deepa D.
DD
Basic version is free. The paid version is better for teacher as it allows to send attachments and longer emails.Read more
How do you use TalkingPoints?
3 Comments
Jungah H.
JH
to communicate with parentsRead more