Folio by Sunesis vs PebblePad

Folio by Sunesis is a web-based e-portfolio platform for UK training providers managing apprenticeship delivery and learner progress. It records what training was delivered, when and by whom across standards, qualifications and programmes. Learner data and progress appear in a central dashboard with real-time insights intended to highlight learners falling behind. For IQA and EQA work, users can tag, filter and submit evidence while managing RAG ratings, observations, audits and sampling. Functional-skills tools track maths and English outcomes, progression, results and support needs, and providers can buy or build courses and assessments. Listed additions include CPD tracking, a learning-resources library, learner support plans, additional-learning-support records, adapted-delivery planning, learner diaries and off-the-job hour tracking with reports and sign-off. Employers can review key information, sign documents digitally and communicate with tutors and assessors. Folio links to Sunesis onboarding records. Sunesis says it uses encrypted UK-based servers, restricted access controls, UK GDPR compliance, secure migration and setup guidance, plus initial training and live walkthroughs. Pricing is on request.

PebblePad is a higher education platform for learning, assessment and engagement, designed for institutions, educators and learners. Students can plan and reflect on learning experiences, then collect and share evidence of their capabilities in ePortfolios. Educators can create templates and workbooks for activities, projects and placements, and use assessment tools to monitor engagement and give formative or summative feedback. The platform maps competencies and skills to programme outcomes or professional frameworks, while dashboards help institutions define completion and identify learners ready for assessment. PebblePocket captures reflections and learning evidence offline and syncs it after reconnection. Accounts are issued by institutions, each with its own installation. Integrations with learning management systems support single sign-on, enrolment synchronisation, resource links and grade synchronisation; listed options include Blackboard, Brightspace, Canvas and Moodle. The service is hosted on AWS and has a stated 99.9% uptime SLA. PebblePad lists ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials, Cyber Essentials Plus and TX-RAMP among its security certifications. Pricing is institutional and available on request.