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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
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that ParentSquare excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to TalkingPoints. Users appreciate its intuitive design, with one reviewer noting, "ParentSquare is super easy to use," highlighting the platform's user-friendly interface.
  • According to verified reviews, ParentSquare has a robust implementation process, with users praising the seamless integration with existing systems like ProgressBook. This contrasts with TalkingPoints, which, while effective, has fewer recent reviews indicating its implementation experience.
  • Users say that ParentSquare's mass messaging capabilities are particularly strong, allowing for easy communication with both parents and staff. One user mentioned, "Connecting with both parents and staff is incredibly simple," showcasing the platform's effectiveness in fostering communication.
  • Reviewers mention that TalkingPoints shines in its multilingual communication features, making it a great choice for diverse classrooms. One teacher noted, "It offers teachers the ability to communicate with parents of all languages," which is a significant advantage for schools with non-English speaking families.
  • G2 reviewers highlight that while both platforms offer good support, ParentSquare receives slightly higher marks for its quality of support. Users have noted the "superior support" from the implementation team, which can be crucial for schools during the onboarding process.
  • According to recent user feedback, TalkingPoints is praised for its ease of use, particularly in quickly establishing communication with families. A user shared, "In minutes, I can be a contact at school that can communicate in their language," emphasizing its effectiveness in creating an inclusive environment.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
ParentSquare
No pricing available
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ParentSquare
No trial information available
TalkingPoints
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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