Almabase vs Starfish

Almabase is a web-based platform for digital engagement, event management, and online giving that operates on an organization’s CRM. Its programs can include mentorship, affinity groups, alumni directories, news and updates, job boards, and business directories. Teams can run online giving campaigns and manage events with self-service registration and QR check-ins. Communications include branded email templates, automation, audience segmentation, and real-time reporting. TrueSync provides two-way synchronization with Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT, with rules controlling data movement. Almabase also lists connections with Ellucian, Kindsight, Slate, Veracross, and DonorPerfect. Payment-related integrations include Blackbaud Merchant Services, Authorize.net, PayPal, Stripe, and Apple Pay. The platform supports event hosting, private spaces, custom domains, moderation tools, and permissions based on team structure. Almabase identifies higher education, K-12, healthcare, and nonprofits as sectors it serves. It lists SOC 2 Type 2, GDPR, ADA, and HECVAT among its compliance items, and advertises 24x7 support. Pricing is custom and depends on needs and alumni size.

Starfish is a web platform for colleges and universities to coordinate student success work, identify student needs, and support timely interventions. Early Alert, Scheduling, and Case Management help institutions identify and track students, engage them, and connect them with resources aligned to their needs. Operational Analytics gives faculty and staff data for proactive advising and helps connect institutional strategy to student-success approaches. Strategic Analytics supports action for student groups identified through risk factors and offers focused dashboards for reported data. Degree Planning helps students follow academic pathways, flags when they are off track, and gives institutions information to anticipate course demand. The platform supports cohort management and intervention throughout the student journey. EAB provides implementation help, staff training, update management, and change-management guidance through dedicated Strategic Leaders familiar with each partner institution. Partners can also join the nationwide Student Success Collaborative to share strategies with peer success leaders. EAB directs prospective customers to contact its team or request a demo; no price is stated. Its Trust Center lists TX-RAMP Level 2 certification and security topics including role-based access control, single sign-on support, and multi-factor authentication.