eChalk vs ParentSquare
eChalk
echalk.com
ParentSquare
parentsquare.comSide by side
| Figure | eChalk | ParentSquare |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · School Website Builders | 7.6 (#11) | 7.1 (#23) |
| Founded | 1999 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | New York, New York, USA | Santa Barbara, California, USA |
| Integrations | Personal eChalk calendars can sync with Outlook and Google calendars. | ParentSquare’s partner information lists SIS integrations including Aeries, Central Access, Skyward, PowerSchool, and Synergy, with connection methods varying by partner. |
| Support | Basic support included in the website subscription offers unlimited phone and email support for district and school Super Users during regular support hours, plus anytime contact for critical off-hours emergencies. | The Help Center offers setup guides, tutorials, webinars, self-paced courses, and support contact options; contacting support through the in-product Help Center requires login. |
Plans
ParentSquare
- EngagePriced on request
- Engage 360Priced on request
- Engage PremiumPriced on request
In their own words
eChalk
eChalk provides websites for K–12 schools and districts to communicate with families, students, staff, and the wider community. Its mobile-responsive sites include a CMS with drag-and-drop navigation, page layout tools, theme changes, and automated directories. District and school websites share a hierarchy that gives district webmasters visibility and control while allowing school staff to contribute content. Classes and groups can have public webpages or password-protected spaces for students, families, and staff. eChalk says its platform conforms to WCAG 2.1 and supports ADA and Section 504/508 accessibility requirements. GUIDE identifies issues such as inaccessible PDFs, missing image alt text, and misused headings. Personal calendars can sync with Outlook and Google calendars, while eChalk Notify handles integrated mobile alerts. The website subscription includes basic support with unlimited phone and email help for Super Users during regular support hours, plus contact for critical off-hours emergencies. Users also have 24/7 access to video tutorials and help articles. The platform is available on Android, iOS, and web. Website subscription pricing is on request.
ParentSquare
ParentSquare has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.