Academic Scheduler vs SchoolGrid
Academic Scheduler
academic-scheduler.com
SchoolGrid
schoolgrid.appSide by side
| Figure | Academic Scheduler | SchoolGrid |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $10/mo | $8.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · School Scheduling Software | 8.3 (#4) | 7.6 (#14) |
| Purpose | Academic Scheduler creates and manages academic timetables for schools, colleges, and universities. | SchoolGrid is a browser-based master-scheduling app for elementary schools that combines classrooms, specialists, interventions, lunch, recess, instructional minutes, and paraeducator coverage. |
| Security | The privacy policy says data is encrypted in transit using SSL/TLS and stored on protected servers with access controls. | Passwords use PBKDF2 one-way hashing, connections use HTTPS encryption, and payment details are handled by PCI-DSS-certified Stripe. |
| Support | The company lists contact by email and phone and says its website message form receives a response within 12 hours. | Free users can use the contact form, while Pro includes priority email support and three hours of video onboarding. |
Plans
SchoolGrid
- SchoolGrid FreeFree
- SchoolGrid Plus$99 a year
- SchoolGrid Pro$499 a year
In their own words
Academic Scheduler
Academic Scheduler has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
SchoolGrid
SchoolGrid is a browser-based master-scheduling app for elementary schools. It brings classrooms, specialists, interventions, lunch, recess, instructional minutes, and paraeducator coverage into one scheduling workflow. Its auto-scheduler drafts schedules from configured school constraints, and users can review and revise them in Timeline, Agenda, and Calendar views. Schedules can be exported as PDF or CSV files or published to Google Drive or Microsoft OneDrive. SchoolGrid says it does not request student names, rosters, grades, or student accounts and is not designed to store student records. The app requires no installation. The Free plan is free and offers a 30-day scheduling and publishing evaluation, with up to 15 drafts during that period. Plus costs $99 a year and includes para and student-support coverage, exports, publishing, and five monthly Schedule Transfer credits. Pro costs $499 a year and supports up to three schools or sites, unlimited drafts, 15 monthly setup credits, priority email support, and three hours of video onboarding.