# PowerSchool SIS, SchoolStatus vs Gradelink Comparison

| | PowerSchool SIS | SchoolStatus | Gradelink | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.8 out of 5 | 4.7 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 742 | 842 | 229 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (66.0% of reviews) | Mid-Market (69.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (84.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | Contact Us 1 License Per School Per Year | $121.00 50 Enrolled Students Per Month | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### PowerSchool SIS

Pros:
- Centralized Information (8 reviews)
- Ease of Access (7 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Difficulty (5 reviews)
- Technical Issues (5 reviews)

### SchoolStatus

Pros:
- Communication (21 reviews)
- Parent Communication (11 reviews)

Cons:
- Data Management (5 reviews)
- Notification Issues (3 reviews)

### Gradelink

Pros:
- Customer Support (8 reviews)
- Ease of Access (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Poor Usability (3 reviews)
- Customization Issues (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | PowerSchool SIS | SchoolStatus | Gradelink | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (589 reviews) | 9.4 (623 reviews) | 9.0 (196 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (589 reviews) | 9.5 (644 reviews) | 9.2 (197 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.2 (296 reviews) | 9.3 (206 reviews) | 8.9 (135 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.7 (317 reviews) | 9.6 (82 reviews) | 9.1 (141 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.9 (525 reviews) | 9.6 (557 reviews) | 9.7 (188 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.2 (302 reviews) | 9.8 (82 reviews) | 9.7 (139 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.0 (560 reviews) | 9.7 (595 reviews) | 9.5 (194 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### PowerSchool SIS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### SchoolStatus

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: SchoolStatus Suite

Price: Contact Us 1 License Per School Per Year

Key Features:
- Mass Messaging
- Learning Loss Data
- Two-way Communication

[Learn more about SchoolStatus](https://www.g2.com/products/schoolstatus/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

### Gradelink

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Starting Price

Price: $121.00 50 Enrolled Students Per Month

Key Features:
- Unlimited personalized support via phone and email.
- Training for all staff members.
- Unlimited access to Gradelink’s help website with an extensive library of how-to articles and videos.

[Learn more about Gradelink](https://www.g2.com/products/gradelink/reviews)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Classroom Messaging

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **PowerSchool SIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **SchoolStatus** | 9.2/10 | 611 |
| **Gradelink** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | PowerSchool SIS | SchoolStatus | Gradelink | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multimedia** | Not enough data | 9.0 (403 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Mass Messaging** | Not enough data | 9.5 (505 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Push Notifications** | Not enough data | 9.2 (404 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Student Messaging** | Not enough data | 8.8 (233 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Analytics** | Not enough data | 9.4 (382 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | PowerSchool SIS | SchoolStatus | Gradelink | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Message Sync** | Not enough data | 9.3 (345 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **LMS Integration** | Not enough data | 9.1 (233 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Classroom Management** | Not enough data | 9.4 (260 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### K-12 Student Information Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **PowerSchool SIS** | 7.9/10 | 219 |
| **SchoolStatus** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gradelink** | 8.4/10 | 42 |

#### Platform Content

| Feature | PowerSchool SIS | SchoolStatus | Gradelink | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **File Sharing** | 7.3 (108 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (33 reviews) | 
| **White-Labeling** | 7.0 (93 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.0 (28 reviews) | 
| **Gradebook** | 8.8 (196 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.1 (41 reviews) | 

#### Platform Additional Functionality

| Feature | PowerSchool SIS | SchoolStatus | Gradelink | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud** | 8.5 (107 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (25 reviews) | 
| **Mobility** | 8.0 (166 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (37 reviews) | 
| **Messaging** | 6.8 (102 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (30 reviews) | 

#### Platform Data

| Feature | PowerSchool SIS | SchoolStatus | Gradelink | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visualization** | 7.9 (158 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.9 (36 reviews) | 
| **Dashboard** | 8.2 (181 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (40 reviews) | 
| **Analytics** | 7.9 (164 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (39 reviews) | 
| **Registration** | 8.0 (149 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **Atttendance** | 8.8 (200 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (42 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - K-12 Student Information Systems

| Feature | PowerSchool SIS | SchoolStatus | Gradelink | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Education ERP Suites

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **PowerSchool SIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **SchoolStatus** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gradelink** | N/A | N/A |

#### Integrations

| Feature | PowerSchool SIS | SchoolStatus | Gradelink | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Communication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Core Modules

| Feature | PowerSchool SIS | SchoolStatus | Gradelink | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Finance and Accounting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Human Resources** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Billing and Fees** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | PowerSchool SIS | SchoolStatus | Gradelink | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Report Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Report Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Student Information Systems (SIS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **PowerSchool SIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **SchoolStatus** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gradelink** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Student Information Systems (SIS)

| Feature | PowerSchool SIS | SchoolStatus | Gradelink | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Education ERP

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **PowerSchool SIS** | N/A | N/A |
| **SchoolStatus** | N/A | N/A |
| **Gradelink** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - Education ERP

| Feature | PowerSchool SIS | SchoolStatus | Gradelink | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to PowerSchool SIS (3):** [K-12 Student Information Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/k-12-student-information-systems), [Education ERP Suites](https://www.g2.com/categories/education-erp-suites), [School Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/school-management-software)

**Unique to SchoolStatus (2):** [Classroom Messaging Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/classroom-messaging), [School Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/school-management-software)

**Unique to Gradelink (1):** [K-12 Student Information Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/k-12-student-information-systems)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | PowerSchool SIS | SchoolStatus | Gradelink | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 16.4% | 17.2% | 84.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 66.0% | 69.3% | 12.2% | 
| **Enterprise** | 17.6% | 13.5% | 3.6% | 

### By Industry

#### 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%
- **Computer Software:** 0.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 0.7%
- **Government Administration:** 0.4%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 0.4%
- **Wholesale:** 0.3%
- **Other:** 4.0%

#### SchoolStatus

- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 52.2%
- **Education Management:** 43.7%
- **Higher Education:** 1.3%
- **E-Learning:** 1.1%
- **Public Relations and Communications:** 0.3%
- **Food & Beverages:** 0.3%
- **Fine Art:** 0.3%
- **Writing and Editing:** 0.1%
- **Public Policy:** 0.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 0.1%
- **Other:** 0.5%

#### Gradelink

- **Education Management:** 74.3%
- **Primary/Secondary Education:** 14.9%
- **Higher Education:** 3.6%
- **Religious Institutions:** 2.7%
- **E-Learning:** 1.4%
- **Writing and Editing:** 0.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 0.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 0.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 0.5%
- **Information Services:** 0.5%
- **Other:** 0.9%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to PowerSchool SIS

- [Teachmint](https://www.g2.com/products/teachmint-g2/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (40 reviews)
- [Infinite Campus](https://www.g2.com/products/infinite-campus/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (203 reviews)
- [Skyward Student Management Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-management-suite/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (177 reviews)
- [AdminPlus SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/adminplus-sis/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (83 reviews)
- [FACTS SIS (Student Information System)](https://www.g2.com/products/facts-sis-student-information-system/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (120 reviews)
- [QuickSchools](https://www.g2.com/products/quickschools/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (92 reviews)
- [Synergy Education Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/edupoint-synergy-education-platform/reviews) — 2.7/5 stars (72 reviews)
- [Alma SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/alma-sis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (63 reviews)
- [Aeries SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/aeries-sis/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (35 reviews)
- [ISI: Illuminate Student Information](https://www.g2.com/products/isi-illuminate-student-information/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (33 reviews)

### Alternatives to SchoolStatus

- [ClassDojo](https://www.g2.com/products/classdojo/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (361 reviews)
- [PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (395 reviews)
- [TalkingPoints](https://www.g2.com/products/talkingpoints/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (570 reviews)
- [ParentSquare](https://www.g2.com/products/parentsquare/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (334 reviews)
- [Follett Destiny Library Manager](https://www.g2.com/products/follett-software-follett-destiny-library-manager/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (432 reviews)
- [Incident IQ](https://www.g2.com/products/incident-iq/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (221 reviews)
- [ConexED](https://www.g2.com/products/conexed-conexed/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (190 reviews)
- [Remind](https://www.g2.com/products/remind/reviews) — 0.0/5 stars (1 reviews)
- [OpenEduCat](https://www.g2.com/products/openeducat/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (143 reviews)
- [brightwheel](https://www.g2.com/products/brightwheel/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (130 reviews)

### Alternatives to Gradelink

- [Infinite Campus](https://www.g2.com/products/infinite-campus/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (203 reviews)
- [Skyward Student Management Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-management-suite/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (177 reviews)
- [FACTS SIS (Student Information System)](https://www.g2.com/products/facts-sis-student-information-system/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (120 reviews)
- [QuickSchools](https://www.g2.com/products/quickschools/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (92 reviews)
- [Alma SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/alma-sis/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (63 reviews)
- [Teachmint](https://www.g2.com/products/teachmint-g2/reviews) — 4.9/5 stars (40 reviews)
- [AdminPlus SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/adminplus-sis/reviews) — 3.8/5 stars (83 reviews)
- [Orah](https://www.g2.com/products/orah/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (61 reviews)
- [Sycamore](https://www.g2.com/products/sycamore/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (32 reviews)
- [Aeries SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/aeries-sis/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (35 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### PowerSchool SIS

- Title: [Can PowerSchool SIS help our district meet the demands of parents and families who want to be engaged with a student’s progress at a high level?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-powerschool-sis-help-our-district-meet-the-demands-of-parents-and-families-who-want-to-be-engaged-with-a-student-s-progress-at-a-high-level) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "I would say Poweschool keeps parents engaged at an average level, not a high level. "
- Title: [How can I get other useful resources for transcript template](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-can-i-get-other-useful-resources-for-transcript-template) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "There are many templates available on PowerSource through the community. You can also build your own pretty easily with a little HTML knowledge. "
- Title: [What is PowerSchool?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-powerschool) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "As a user on a daily basis of Powerschool it is a key tool that connects all staff and combines the data for all students.  From reporting attendance by the..."
- Title: [Our time-crunched staff need answers and solutions for any technical issues that may arise with their student information system. How does PowerSchool address those?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/our-time-crunched-staff-need-answers-and-solutions-for-any-technical-issues-that-may-arise-with-their-student-information-system-how-does-powerschool-address-those) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "PowerSchool offers comprehensive and ongoing support with an expansive suite of web-based support solutions, including:
•	Giving customers aggregated..."
- Title: [Can PowerSchool SIS help us manage complex grading policies and unique data needs without paying extra for customization?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-powerschool-sis-help-us-manage-complex-grading-policies-and-unique-data-needs-without-paying-extra-for-customization) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "PowerSchool SIS customizations offer districts flexibility to tailor the product to their needs. In addition, PowerSchool SIS:
•	Gives users the capability..."

### SchoolStatus

- Title: [What new things are on the way from School Status?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/29341-what-new-things-are-on-the-way-from-school-status) — 6 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Thank you for your question, Richard! Our newest features are Notify and Contact Tracing! You can click Help while logged into SchoolStatus to reach our..."
- Title: [How do I teach my parents how to use SS so it is effective for them?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/30617-how-do-i-teach-my-parents-how-to-use-ss-so-it-is-effective-for-them) — 5 comments
  > **Top comment:** "School Status really does not need any training - it is an easy way for teachers to get in touch with parents, and for parents to text back in real time. ..."
- Title: [What is SchoolStatus used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-schoolstatus-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "BitLife vividly simulates the process of growing up, from early childhood to reaching significant milestones. https://bitlife-simulator.io"
- Title: [How can I make store all students populate into the database?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31626-how-can-i-make-store-all-students-populate-into-the-database) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hello Kurtina!  I'm sorry that you seem to be having issues.  However, we're happy to help.  Someone from our support staff is about to email you directly so..."
- Title: [How long does it take to update New student information with they come to our schools?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/29641-how-long-does-it-take-to-update-new-student-information-with-they-come-to-our-schools) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Thank you for question, Kurtina! We sync all teacher and student data from your student information system (SIS) nightly. As long as it is there and entered..."

### Gradelink

- Title: [Are there hidden fees?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/are-there-hidden-fees-dba404c9-1caf-4258-a5a2-c7d2e83ecc22) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No way. We do charge a nominal rate for extended data imports such as transcripts, but we'll let you know before importing.

"
- Title: [How long does it take to get Gradelink set up at our school?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-gradelink-set-up-at-our-school) — 2 comments, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Most schools can be up and running in as little as an afternoon.

"
- Title: [What does Gradelink do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-gradelink-do) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Gradelink is a student information system (SIS) that provides a system for tracking grades, homework, student demographics, tuition, admissions, attendance,..."
- Title: [Do students who leave or graduate count towards my pricing?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/do-students-who-leave-or-graduate-count-towards-my-pricing) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "No. Only actively enrolled students are counted in your pricing bracket. 

"
- Title: [How come you're so affordable?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-come-you-re-so-affordable) — 1 comment, 1 upvote *(includes official response)*
  > **Top comment:** "Hard work, efficiency, and dedication to providing an attainable school administration system that fits well with school budgets.

"

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/powerschool-sis-vs-schoolstatus-vs-gradelink)