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# Skyward Student Information System vs Synergy Education Platform Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Skyward Student Information System** [

3.8/5(177)

](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews#reviews)

**Synergy Education Platform** [

2.7/5(72)

](https://www.g2.com/products/edupoint-synergy-education-platform/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Skyward Student Information System**
No pricing available

**Synergy Education Platform**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Skyward Student Information System**
5 months

Based on 12 responses

**Synergy Education Platform**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Skyward Student Information System**
19 months

Based on 5 responses

**Synergy Education Platform**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Skyward Student Information System**
$$$$$

**Synergy Education Platform**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Skyward Student Information System**
Not enough reviews yet

**Synergy Education Platform**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**Skyward Student Information System**
[
Ease of Use (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1705841&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Centralized Information (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1705959&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Difficulty (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1705976&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Usability (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1705921&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Synergy Education Platform**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**Skyward Student Information System**
 ![Skyward Student Information System 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/63174/expirable-direct-uploads_2F5dce4f3e-7a46-4ede-bcb5-324c54a9329a_2FQmlativ2.png)

**Synergy Education Platform**
No screenshot available

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Skyward Student Information System**

8.2

8.2156

**Synergy Education Platform**

7.0

7.060

Ease of Use

**Skyward Student Information System**

7.3

7.3158

**Synergy Education Platform**

5.9

5.960

Ease of Setup

**Skyward Student Information System**

7.0

7.032

**Synergy Education Platform**

5.8

5.86

Ease of Admin

**Skyward Student Information System**

7.8

7.834

**Synergy Education Platform**

5.8

5.86

Quality of Support

**Skyward Student Information System**

7.5

7.5135

**Synergy Education Platform**

5.8

5.846

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Skyward Student Information System**

8.8

8.831

**Synergy Education Platform**

6.0

6.05

Product Direction (% positive)

**Skyward Student Information System**

7.2

7.2157

**Synergy Education Platform**

4.6

4.658

Features

K-12 Student Information Systems[Hide 73 FeaturesShow 73 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.3

32

4.7

8

Platform Content

Gradebook

8.5(won by 5.2)

27

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

3.3

8

File Sharing

8.3(won by default)

23

Not enough data

White-Labeling

7.6(won by default)

16

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Messaging

8.5(won by 2.2)

22

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.3

5

Cloud

8.2(won by default)

19

Not enough data

Mobility

8.7(won by default)

26

Not enough data

Platform Data

Activity Dashboard

8.1(won by 5.8)

29

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

2.3

5

Atttendance

8.8(won by 2.1)

29

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.7

7

Visualization

8.1(won by default)

29

Not enough data

Analytics

8.5(won by default)

26

Not enough data

Registration

8.4(won by default)

24

Not enough data

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

Special Education[Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.8

25

5.5

11

Special Education Feature Questions

Student Data Management

8.3(won by 2.1)

25

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.2

11

IEP Creation

7.1(won by 1.8)

15

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

5.3

6

Goals & Objectives Library

8.0(won by 3.3)

14

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

4.7

6

File Sharing

8.0(won by 2.4)

16

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

5.6

6

Meetings Tracking

7.7(won by 2.1)

14

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

5.6

6

Regulatory Compliance

7.7(won by 2.0)

17

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

5.7

5

Reporting Capabilities

8.3(won by 2.8)

19

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

5.5

7

Integrations / APIs

7.6(won by 1.6)

11

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.0

5

Medicaid Billing

6.9(won by default)

8

Not enough data

Custom Workflows

8.1(won by default)

12

Not enough data

Curriculum Management[Hide 12 FeaturesShow 12 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

6

Not enough data

Assessment

Grading

8.7(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Assignments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Additional Functionality

Mobility

8.3(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Basics

Reporting

9.0(won by default)

5

Not enough data

Interoperability

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Content

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interactive Content

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Policy Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Platform Data

Visualization

8.1(won by default)

6

Not enough data

Show 4 feature categories with incomplete data

Learning Management System (LMS)[Hide 47 FeaturesShow 47 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Gamification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Library

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learning Paths/Tracks

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tests/Assessments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Attendance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Blended Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Microlearning

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Schools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Social Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Certification Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Course Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Curriculum Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Built-in Course Authoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Asynchronous Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Learner Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Academic/Education

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Language

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Enrollments/Onboarding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Parent Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

K-12

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Classroom

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Classroom Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Student Information/Records

Not enough data

Not enough data

Synchronous Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gradebook

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

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

[![Skyward Student Information System](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c4b5489e7d100bb54309c657b22f47cf/skyward-student-information-system.png "Skyward Student Information System")](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews)

Skyward Student Information System

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

11.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

54.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

34.1%

[![Synergy Education Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_74ccec3e58a9ce892d7700166294287e/edupoint-synergy-education-platform.png "Synergy Education Platform")](https://www.g2.com/products/edupoint-synergy-education-platform/reviews)

Synergy Education Platform

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

10.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

34.8%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

55.1%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

11.9%

10.1%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

54.0%

34.8%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

34.1%

55.1%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Skyward Student Information System](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c4b5489e7d100bb54309c657b22f47cf/skyward-student-information-system.png "Skyward Student Information System")](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews)
Skyward Student Information System

Education Management

66.3%

Primary/Secondary Education

20.6%

Higher Education

6.3%

Information Technology and Services

1.1%

Writing and Editing

0.6%

Other

5.1%

[![Synergy Education Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_74ccec3e58a9ce892d7700166294287e/edupoint-synergy-education-platform.png "Synergy Education Platform")](https://www.g2.com/products/edupoint-synergy-education-platform/reviews)
Synergy Education Platform

Education Management

54.3%

Primary/Secondary Education

34.3%

Information Technology and Services

2.9%

Higher Education

2.9%

Hospital & Health Care

1.4%

Other

4.3%

FAQs

## Skyward vs Synergy Education Platform FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Skyward vs Synergy Education Platform?

Skyward is rated significantly higher than Synergy Education Platform by G2 reviewers, with stronger scores for support and setup, and is most used by mid-market and enterprise organizations.

| [Skyward](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews) | [Synergy Education Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/edupoint-synergy-education-platform/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 3.8/5 (177 reviews) | 2.7/5 (72 reviews) |
| Mid-Market, Enterprise | Mid-Market, Enterprise |
| 7.0 | 5.8 |
| 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Ease of Use | — |

### How do the pricing models of Skyward and Synergy Education Platform compare?

Skyward is considered the stronger value by reviewers, with higher satisfaction on price and cost-related dimensions.

- **Skyward:** In recent reviews, several users highlight that Skyward offers a comprehensive feature set at a value that meets their district's needs, though some note that lower-priced tiers may lack certain functions.
- **Synergy Education Platform:** Recent reviewers express frustration with the platform's complexity and reliability, with no positive value sentiment noted.
- **Switching reasons:** Reviewers switching to Skyward cite improved value and satisfaction with the feature set compared to previous systems.

### What are the best alternatives to Skyward and Synergy Education Platform?

The top three alternatives to Skyward and Synergy Education Platform are Infinite Campus, PowerSchool SIS, and Gradelink.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Skyward](https://www.g2.com/products/skyward-student-information-system/reviews) | 3.8/5 (177) | Mid-Market, Enterprise | Comprehensive features at a value that meets district needs | Ease of Use |
| [Synergy Education Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/edupoint-synergy-education-platform/reviews) | 2.7/5 (72) | Mid-Market, Enterprise | — | — |
| [Infinite Campus](https://www.g2.com/products/infinite-campus/reviews) | 3.7/5 (203) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [PowerSchool SIS](https://www.g2.com/products/powerschool-sis/reviews) | 4.2/5 (742) | Mid-Market | — | — |
| [Gradelink](https://www.g2.com/products/gradelink/reviews) | 4.7/5 (231) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which K-12 Student Information Systems features should I prioritize when comparing Skyward and Synergy Education Platform?

Buyers should prioritize Ease of Use, Quality of Support, Ease of Setup, Meets Requirements, and Ease of Admin when comparing Skyward and Synergy Education Platform.

- **Ease of Use:** Skyward 7.3, Synergy Education Platform 5.9
- **Quality of Support:** Skyward 7.5, Synergy Education Platform 5.8
- **Ease of Setup:** Skyward 7.0, Synergy Education Platform 5.8
- **Meets Requirements:** Skyward 8.2, Synergy Education Platform 7.0
- **Ease of Admin:** Skyward 7.8, Synergy Education Platform 5.8

### What are the pros and cons of Skyward vs Synergy Education Platform?

Skyward's headline strength is ease of use, while Synergy Education Platform's main trade-off is lower reviewer satisfaction across key dimensions.

- **Skyward strengths:** Ease of Use (2 all-time mentions), Centralized Information (1), Comprehensive Features (1), Ease of Access (1), Easy Integrations (1), Efficiency (1), Great Reports (1), Quick Response (1)
- **Skyward trade-offs:** Learning Difficulty (2), Poor Usability (2), Poor Support (1)
- **Synergy Education Platform strengths:** —
- **Synergy Education Platform trade-offs:** In recent reviews, users cite complexity, reliability issues, and a lack of intuitive design as key trade-offs.

### Is Skyward or Synergy Education Platform better for small businesses?

Gradelink is the top-rated alternative for small businesses, but between Skyward and Synergy Education Platform, neither is primarily focused on small-business users.

- **Skyward:** Largest segment is Mid-Market and Enterprise, with reviewers noting comprehensive features and centralized information but also a learning curve.
- **Synergy Education Platform:** Largest segment is Mid-Market and Enterprise, with reviewers expressing lower satisfaction and more frequent usability concerns.

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

Skyward is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing easier connections to third-party tools.

- **Skyward:** Recent reviews mention integration with Google Classroom and other educational tools, with 1 all-time mention of easy integrations.
- **Synergy Education Platform:** Recent reviews mention Google Classroom and Edgenuity (Imagine) integrations, but also note synchronization issues and lack of compatibility with other school software.

### How do Skyward and Synergy Education Platform compare on customer support?

Skyward outperforms Synergy Education Platform on Quality of Support by a margin of 1.7 points, a material difference.

- **Skyward:** Reviewers consistently praise Skyward's support team, with multiple mentions of quick response and helpful assistance (Quality of Support: 7.5).
- **Synergy Education Platform:** Reviewers report lower satisfaction with support, citing slow response times and difficulty resolving issues (Quality of Support: 5.8).

### Which is easier to implement, Skyward or Synergy Education Platform?

Skyward is easier to implement than Synergy Education Platform, with a 1.2-point higher Ease of Setup score.

- **Skyward:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward, with several noting that implementation is quick but requires planning (Ease of Setup: 7.0).
- **Synergy Education Platform:** Reviewers report a more complex and time-consuming setup process, with a lower Ease of Setup score (5.8) and frequent mentions of training and onboarding challenges.

Alternatives

**Skyward Student Information System Alternatives**

 ![PowerSchool SIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/06e1b127350e02b543147e1c14493c34/powerschool-sis.svg "PowerSchool SIS")

[
PowerSchool SIS
](/products/powerschool-sis/reviews)

 ![Infinite Campus](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565961/infinite-campus.png "Infinite Campus")

[
Infinite Campus
](/products/infinite-campus/reviews)

 ![Gradelink](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1519413292/gradelink.svg "Gradelink")

[
Gradelink
](/products/gradelink/reviews)

 ![Aeries SIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565963/aeries-sis.png "Aeries SIS")

[
Aeries SIS
](/products/aeries-sis/reviews)

**Synergy Education Platform Alternatives**

 ![Infinite Campus](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565961/infinite-campus.png "Infinite Campus")

[
Infinite Campus
](/products/infinite-campus/reviews)

 ![PowerSchool SIS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/06e1b127350e02b543147e1c14493c34/powerschool-sis.svg "PowerSchool SIS")

[
PowerSchool SIS
](/products/powerschool-sis/reviews)

 ![Canvas LMS](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/cc84f1e73e41e2494758227287a0c804/canvas-lms.svg "Canvas LMS")

[
Canvas LMS
](/products/canvas-lms/reviews)

 ![PowerSchool Schoology Learning](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b49254333558b8357d83d01ff0b0f67b/powerschool-schoology-learning.svg "PowerSchool Schoology Learning")

[
PowerSchool Schoology Learning
](/products/powerschool-schoology-learning/reviews)

## Skyward Student Information System vs Synergy Education Platform

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

- Reviewers felt that Skyward Student Information System meets the needs of their business better than Synergy Education Platform.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Skyward Student Information System is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Skyward Student Information System over Synergy Education Platform.