AlmaShines vs Gravyty Alumni Engagement

AlmaShines is an alumni management platform for educational institutions, with tools for maintaining alumni records, building engagement, and managing contributions. Its features include alumni directories, events, mentoring, job opportunities, interest groups, membership management, and fundraising. Alumni can use branded mobile apps on iOS and Android. Communications include personalized bulk email, mailing analytics, in-app notifications, and push notifications; listed integrations range from Razorpay and PayTM to Zoom, Salesforce, PayPal, and LinkedIn. AlmaShines states that it has ISO 27001 certification and GDPR compliance. Its data processing agreement says customer data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with confirmed security incidents reported within 24 hours of discovery. Platform launch can take 15 days and includes free training, a dedicated customer success manager, and an admin community. A free automated directory can fetch updated records from social media platforms. A free plan is available, but there is no free trial; paid access is listed from $120/mo. The named annual plans cost $1,199 a year, $2,499 a year, and $4,999 a year. Additional modules cost extra, annual fees may be revised by 3 to 8 percent from the second year, and the pricing FAQ says there is no refund policy.

Gravyty Alumni Engagement is a web platform for higher education institutions and their alumni communities. It combines mentoring, networking, events, outreach and giving tools. Mentoring supports flash and formal programs with scheduling, communication and progress tracking. Searchable alumni directories and job opportunities help members build professional connections. Event tools cover in-person and virtual events, RSVPs, automated reminders and follow-ups. Institutions can send personalized email and video outreach through text and social channels. A secure branded portal lets alumni update information, register for events, give and stay connected, with donation pages included. Real-time dashboards and customizable reports help institutions track engagement and measure impact. Listed integrations include Raiser’s Edge NXT, Salesforce, Advance and Gratavid. Gravyty says it uses industry-standard encryption and is certified under Cyber Essentials; North American higher education customers can request a completed HECVAT. Pricing depends on institution size and needs, with personalized quotes available on request.