E4 Education CMS vs Greenhouse School Websites
E4 Education CMS
e4education.co.ukGreenhouse School Websites
greenhouseschoolwebsites.co.ukSide by side
| Figure | E4 Education CMS | Greenhouse School Websites |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | £26.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 9 |
| Spec score · School Website Builders | 7.4 (#15) | 8.1 (#4) |
| Audience | e4education works exclusively with schools, trusts and organisations in the education sector. | The company works exclusively with schools and supports individual schools, multi-academy trusts and school groups. |
| Founded | 2001 | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Peterborough, United Kingdom | Greenwich, London, UK |
| Integrations | The platform supports MIS integration through Wonde and can pull in Twitter, Facebook and Instagram feeds. | The CMS integrates with Greenhouse mobile apps, Twitter and Facebook, Google Jobs, Google Analytics and Google Maps. |
| Publishing controls | Users can save drafts, request administrator approval, restore deleted pages for up to 30 days, and schedule publishing or archiving. | Role-based permissions let administrators control which users can edit, approve or publish different parts of a website. |
| Purpose | The custom-built CMS is designed exclusively for schools and the education sector. | Greenhouse designs and operates websites and a content management system specifically for schools and multi-academy trusts. |
| Security | The CMS provides secure areas, two-factor authentication, single sign-on and a free SSL certificate. | Greenhouse states that websites include SSL certificates, cookie pop-up notifications, secure hosting with daily backups and GDPR compliance. |
| Support | Customers receive unlimited technical support by phone or email Monday to Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. | Support is unlimited by phone, email and live chat, with self-serve training videos and weekly webinars. |
Plans
E4 Education CMS
- Bespoke websitePriced on request
- Essential websitePriced on request
Greenhouse School Websites
- Bespoke Primary£315 a year
- Bespoke Trust£315 a year
- Pre-designed Primary£315 a year
- Pre-designed Trust£315 a year
- Premium Primary£315 a year
- Premium Trust£315 a year
- Bespoke Secondary£415 a year
- Pre-designed Secondary£415 a year
- Premium Secondary£4,995 a year
In their own words
E4 Education CMS
E4 Education CMS has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Greenhouse School Websites
Greenhouse School Websites designs and operates websites and a content management system for schools and multi-academy trusts. The CMS supports unlimited pages and menus, and can hold thousands of documents, photos, and videos. Staff can update sites in a browser from any internet-connected computer, while role-based permissions govern editing, approval, and publishing. Websites include responsive layouts and accessibility features such as keyboard access, clear labelling, text resizing, and reflow. Greenhouse also offers mobile apps connected to school websites, with push notifications, and integrations including Google Analytics, Google Maps, Twitter, and Facebook. Compliance tools include Ofsted early warning alerts and an audit tool based on DfE website requirements. Support is available by phone, email, and live chat, with training videos and weekly webinars. The company works exclusively with schools; it says standard contracts run for 12 months and do not require upfront payment before launch. Pricing starts at £945, and a free trial is available. Most schools go live in around four to six weeks, depending on design, content, and feedback.