ParentCom vs SchoolDesk
ParentCom
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| Figure | ParentCom | SchoolDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 0 |
| Spec score · School Communication Software | 8.3 (#5) | 6.9 (#26) |
| Headquarters | 's-Hertogenbosch, The Netherlands | Rajkot, Gujarat, India |
| Integrations | The Communication Cockpit can publish messages to social platforms such as Facebook and Twitter. | The terms say the service relies on Meta's WhatsApp Business Platform and third-party providers such as payment gateways and cloud hosting. |
| Product | ParentCom provides branded school apps and websites for communication between schools and parents. | SchoolDesk describes itself as a WhatsApp-first school communication and operations platform for admissions, parent communication, fee collection, staff tasks, and academic reporting. |
| Security and privacy | ParentCom says it is affiliated with the Education Privacy Covenant. | The privacy policy says SchoolDesk uses access controls and encryption in transit as reasonable security measures, and does not guarantee absolute security. |
| Support | The Light and Business app licenses include unlimited online support, while Pro includes unlimited online and telephone support. | The site provides phone and WhatsApp contact at 9099940990 and email at [email protected]. |
Plans
ParentCom
- Business AppPriced on request
- Light AppPriced on request
- Pro AppPriced on request
In their own words
ParentCom
ParentCom provides branded school apps and websites for communication between schools and parents, managed through a shared Communication Cockpit. The CMS lets schools publish to online channels in one step and is included free with every solution. Schools can send news, calendar items, personal messages, and push notifications to parents’ phones. Class Book lets schools share photos and stories from the school day for parents to like or respond to. Parents can submit sickness reports and holiday requests through the app. Other listed features include forms, surveys, PDF support, staff contacts, and volunteer recruitment. The app can link with school websites and social platforms, while the cockpit can post to Facebook and Twitter. ParentCom lists Light App, Business App, and Pro App licenses; the latter two add personal inboxes, requests, Class Book, custom layouts, and other features at their respective tiers. Plans and prices require a request for the full overview. The platform is available in English, Dutch, Spanish, Danish, Swedish, Finnish, and Norwegian; the CMS is available in English and Dutch. Schools can request a free trial app, with no duration stated.
SchoolDesk
SchoolDesk has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.