Best Student Success Software in 2026
Updated
In short: K12 Plus RTI/MTSS is ranked #1 of 15 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Nexa K12 Student Success & Risk and PowerSchool Behavior Support. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Nexa K12 Student Success & Risk. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Concourse at $166.67/mo.
Student success software is used to track progress and coordinate support for learners. Compare how each entry handles at-risk alerts, case management and intervention workflows, then check for LMS and SIS integrations that fit the systems in use. Progress tracking, student limits and the availability of a free plan or stated starting price can further shape the choice. The ranked entries include K12 Plus RTI/MTSS, Nexa K12 Student Success & Risk and PowerSchool Behavior Support, along with Renaissance myON and Ellucian Advising. Use the listed capabilities to compare how each option supports the work of identifying needs and organizing follow-up.
15 student success software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Compare all 15 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Progress tracking | At-risk alerts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K12 Plus RTI/MTSS | 6.9 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | Nexa K12 Student Success & Risk | 6.9 | Free plan | Free | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | PowerSchool Behavior Support | 6.9 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 | Renaissance myON | 6.9 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 5 | EAB Navigate360 | 6.8 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 | Jenzabar Campus Marketplace | 6.6 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | Ellucian Advising | 6.5 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 | Invoke StudentSuccess | 6.5 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | Civitas Learning Student Impact Platform | 6.4 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | Concourse | 6.4 | No | $166.67/mo | No | — | No | No |
| 11 | Jisc Learning Analytics | 6.3 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 12 | LinkIt! | 6.3 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 | Encoura Retention Surveys & Analytics | 6.2 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 14 | SchoolStatus Attend | 6.2 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 15 | Watermark Student Success & Engagement | 5.9 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about this list
Which student success software is ranked first on Specifiction?
K12 Plus RTI/MTSS is ranked #1 of 15 with a score of 6.9. Nexa K12 Student Success & Risk is second and PowerSchool Behavior Support third.
How many of these have a free plan?
1 of the 15 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Concourse has the lowest first paid tier we found: $166.67/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.