Alma vs Schoolbox
Alma
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| Figure | Alma | Schoolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | A$1.42/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 5 |
| Spec score · K-12 Software | 7.6 (#12) | 7.2 (#18) |
| Integrations | Alma says its App Center includes 125+ push-button integrations and lists Google Classroom, LMS integrations, public APIs, and OneRoster options. | The pricing page lists Google apps, Office 365, LTI 1.3, and SIS/SMS integrations, while the integrations page also describes API workflows. |
| Product | Alma is a cloud-based K–12 student information system that brings together information used by schools, districts, and education agencies. | Schoolbox combines a learning management system, branded community portal, and pastoral care for K–12 schools. |
| Security | Alma lists cloud-native architecture, 99.99% scheduled uptime, adherence to NIST 800-53 guidelines, and multi-factor authentication. | The security measures document states hosted customer data is stored in AWS, encrypted at rest, and may be placed in a country selected from available zones. |
| Support | Alma lists Navigator onboarding, in-app help documents, a bootcamp video library, a study guide library, and in-app staff support. | Plans list a dedicated School Engagement Manager, phone support five days a week, 24-hour critical support, SLA-managed tickets, Help resources, forums, and user events. |
Plans
Schoolbox
- Community EssentialsA$17 a year
- Community EnhancedA$21 a year
- Community EliteA$25 a year
- Learning EssentialsA$29 a year
- Learning EnhancedA$37 a year
In their own words
Schoolbox
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