FlightPath vs Starfish
FlightPath
getflightpath.comStarfish
eab.comSide by side
| Figure | FlightPath | Starfish |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Academic Advising Software | 8.7 (#1) | 7.0 (#11) |
| Degree planning | Advisors can plan courses several semesters into the future and view degree progress and remaining requirements. | Degree Planning helps students follow academic pathways, with off-track notifications and data to anticipate course demand. |
| Integrations | FlightPath Academics states that the platform integrates with campus SIS, LMS, SSO and other systems and can import existing data. | EAB’s case study describes one institution’s plan to integrate Starfish data into its Edify data platform; it does not specify a general integration catalog. |
| Security controls | The hosted service states that it uses SOC 2-rated data centers, encrypted traffic and daily encrypted backups. | The Starfish Trust Center lists role-based access control, single sign-on support, and multi-factor authentication among its product-security topics. |
Plans
FlightPath
- FlightPath Community EditionFree
- FlightPath Community EditionFree
- FlightPath AcademicsPriced on request
In their own words
FlightPath
FlightPath has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Starfish
Starfish is a web platform for colleges and universities to coordinate student success work, identify student needs, and support timely interventions. Early Alert, Scheduling, and Case Management help institutions identify and track students, engage them, and connect them with resources aligned to their needs. Operational Analytics gives faculty and staff data for proactive advising and helps connect institutional strategy to student-success approaches. Strategic Analytics supports action for student groups identified through risk factors and offers focused dashboards for reported data. Degree Planning helps students follow academic pathways, flags when they are off track, and gives institutions information to anticipate course demand. The platform supports cohort management and intervention throughout the student journey. EAB provides implementation help, staff training, update management, and change-management guidance through dedicated Strategic Leaders familiar with each partner institution. Partners can also join the nationwide Student Success Collaborative to share strategies with peer success leaders. EAB directs prospective customers to contact its team or request a demo; no price is stated. Its Trust Center lists TX-RAMP Level 2 certification and security topics including role-based access control, single sign-on support, and multi-factor authentication.