Edsby vs Schoolbox
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| Figure | Edsby | Schoolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.17/mo | A$1.42/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 5 |
| Spec score · K-12 Software | 8.4 (#4) | 7.2 (#18) |
| Spec score · Education Learning Management | 8.3 (#5) | 7.1 (#14) |
| Spec score · Learning Management Systems | 8.2 (#40) | 7.0 (#102) |
| Audience | Edsby is developed for K-12 school districts, regional governments, and certain private independent schools. | Schoolbox is designed for K–12 schools, including single-campus schools, distance education, and larger school groups or dioceses. |
| Integrations | Edsby lists integrations across student information systems, document platforms, authentication, web publishing, originality checking, and other applications. | The pricing page lists Google apps, Office 365, LTI 1.3, and SIS/SMS integrations, while the integrations page also describes API workflows. |
| Security | CoreFour Inc. is ISO 27001 certified, and Edsby says data is encrypted in transit and at rest. | The security measures document states hosted customer data is stored in AWS, encrypted at rest, and may be placed in a country selected from available zones. |
| Support | Students, parents, teachers, and school administrators are directed to their school or district for account access and support. | Plans list a dedicated School Engagement Manager, phone support five days a week, 24-hour critical support, SLA-managed tickets, Help resources, forums, and user events. |
Plans
Edsby
- Edsby digital learning platform$5 a year
- Edsby Destinations$2 a year
- Edsby SignWave$2 a year
Schoolbox
- Community EssentialsA$17 a year
- Community EnhancedA$21 a year
- Community EliteA$25 a year
- Learning EssentialsA$29 a year
- Learning EnhancedA$37 a year
In their own words
Schoolbox
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