ParentSquare vs Schoolzine SZapp
ParentSquare
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Schoolzine SZapp
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| Figure | ParentSquare | Schoolzine SZapp |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | A$29.08/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Spec score · School Website Builders | 7.1 (#23) | 8.4 (#2) |
| Spec score · School Communication Software | 7.2 (#23) | 8.4 (#4) |
| Founded | 2011 | 2007 |
| Integrations | ParentSquare’s partner information lists SIS integrations including Aeries, Central Access, Skyward, PowerSchool, and Synergy, with connection methods varying by partner. | Official integration documentation covers website widgets, article and event feeds, video, Office 365 and Google single sign-on, PayPal, calendars and MIS systems. |
| Security | ParentSquare states it has SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certifications, encrypts data at rest and in transit with AES-256, and uses HTTPS. | The product page states that SZapp offers multiple authentication methods and GDPR compliance. |
| Support | The Help Center offers setup guides, tutorials, webinars, self-paced courses, and support contact options; contacting support through the in-product Help Center requires login. | Schoolzine describes its technical support as unlimited and says it supports schools in over 20 countries in multiple languages. |
Plans
ParentSquare
- EngagePriced on request
- Engage 360Priced on request
- Engage PremiumPriced on request
Schoolzine SZapp
- SZapp (parent app)Free
- SZapp schools up to 250 studentsA$349 a year
- SZapp schools over 250 studentsA$599 a year
In their own words
ParentSquare
ParentSquare has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Schoolzine SZapp
Schoolzine SZapp is a mobile hub for schools to communicate with parents. Schools can select modules such as newsletters, notices, calendars and timetables, then send targeted push notifications about school news and events. The app also supports a customizable home page, event bookings and document distribution. Schoolzine says SZapp can link with payment gateways, social media platforms and other school systems, though it does not name those systems on the product page. The app supports Apple and Android devices and is not available in desktop browsers. Schools may limit access to registered users, and locked schools or groups require a four-digit passcode. The product page states that SZapp offers multiple authentication methods and GDPR compliance; Schoolzine says it completed the Safer Technologies for Schools assessment process. SZapp is free to download and use for parents through participating schools. School pricing is available on request. Schoolzine describes its technical support as unlimited and says it supports schools in over 20 countries in multiple languages. The company was founded in January 2007.