E4 Education CMS vs Schoolzine SZapp
E4 Education CMS
e4education.co.uk
Schoolzine SZapp
schoolzine.comSide by side
| Figure | E4 Education CMS | Schoolzine SZapp |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | A$29.08/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · School Website Builders | 7.4 (#15) | 8.4 (#2) |
| Company history | e4education was founded in 2001 and acquired by Juniper Education in November 2021. | Schoolzine says it was founded in January 2007. |
| Founded | 2001 | 2007 |
| Integrations | The platform supports MIS integration through Wonde and can pull in Twitter, Facebook and Instagram feeds. | Official integration documentation covers website widgets, article and event feeds, video, Office 365 and Google single sign-on, PayPal, calendars and MIS systems. |
| Purpose | The custom-built CMS is designed exclusively for schools and the education sector. | SZapp is a mobile app that helps schools communicate with parents through a central hub. |
| Security | The CMS provides secure areas, two-factor authentication, single sign-on and a free SSL certificate. | The product page states that SZapp offers multiple authentication methods and GDPR compliance. |
| Support | Customers receive unlimited technical support by phone or email Monday to Friday from 8am to 4:30pm. | Schoolzine describes its technical support as unlimited and says it supports schools in over 20 countries in multiple languages. |
Plans
E4 Education CMS
- Bespoke websitePriced on request
- Essential websitePriced on request
Schoolzine SZapp
- SZapp (parent app)Free
- SZapp schools up to 250 studentsA$349 a year
- SZapp schools over 250 studentsA$599 a year
In their own words
E4 Education CMS
E4 Education CMS has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Schoolzine SZapp
Schoolzine SZapp is a mobile hub for schools to communicate with parents. Schools can select modules such as newsletters, notices, calendars and timetables, then send targeted push notifications about school news and events. The app also supports a customizable home page, event bookings and document distribution. Schoolzine says SZapp can link with payment gateways, social media platforms and other school systems, though it does not name those systems on the product page. The app supports Apple and Android devices and is not available in desktop browsers. Schools may limit access to registered users, and locked schools or groups require a four-digit passcode. The product page states that SZapp offers multiple authentication methods and GDPR compliance; Schoolzine says it completed the Safer Technologies for Schools assessment process. SZapp is free to download and use for parents through participating schools. School pricing is available on request. Schoolzine describes its technical support as unlimited and says it supports schools in over 20 countries in multiple languages. The company was founded in January 2007.