Finalsite Websites vs Greenhouse School Websites
Finalsite Websites
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| Figure | Finalsite Websites | Greenhouse School Websites |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | £26.25/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 1 | 9 |
| Spec score · School Website Builders | 7.7 (#10) | 8.1 (#4) |
| Accessibility | Composer includes an accessibility checker that scans page content for common issues and suggests fixes. | Websites include responsive layouts, keyboard accessibility, clear labelling, consistent navigation, text resizing and reflow support, plus an Accessibility Statement. |
| Audience | Finalsite’s CMS, Composer, is built for schools and districts. | The company works exclusively with schools and supports individual schools, multi-academy trusts and school groups. |
| Headquarters | Glastonbury, Connecticut, United States | Greenwich, London, UK |
| Integrations | Finalsite lists SSO partners including Active Directory and Canvas, and SIS partners including Rediker, Senior Systems, InResonance, Wonde, and PCR. | The CMS integrates with Greenhouse mobile apps, Twitter and Facebook, Google Jobs, Google Analytics and Google Maps. |
| Security | Finalsite says data is encrypted in transit and at rest and that Composer offers Google Cloud compliance offerings including SOC 1, 2, and 3 and ISO/IEC 27001. | Greenhouse states that websites include SSL certificates, cookie pop-up notifications, secure hosting with daily backups and GDPR compliance. |
| Support | Finalsite says its sites are monitored 24/7/365 and support can be contacted anytime. | Support is unlimited by phone, email and live chat, with self-serve training videos and weekly webinars. |
Plans
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
Finalsite Websites
Finalsite Websites 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.