Schoolzine SZapp vs Trustar CMS
Schoolzine SZapp
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| Figure | Schoolzine SZapp | Trustar CMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | A$29.08/mo | £80/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · School Website Builders | 8.4 (#2) | 6.9 (#29) |
| Integrations | Official integration documentation covers website widgets, article and event feeds, video, Office 365 and Google single sign-on, PayPal, calendars and MIS systems. | Trustar says it can implement third-party resources that require API or iFrame integrations. |
| Purpose | SZapp is a mobile app that helps schools communicate with parents through a central hub. | Trustar CMS manages school websites and lets multi-academy trusts update information across multiple websites from one central place. |
| Security | The product page states that SZapp offers multiple authentication methods and GDPR compliance. | Trustar describes its CMS and hosting as highly secure; its privacy policy says website data is protected with unique username and password access and stored on secure servers. |
| Support | Schoolzine describes its technical support as unlimited and says it supports schools in over 20 countries in multiple languages. | The company says its support team can be contacted by email or telephone, and its quote form describes a support package with live chat, email, or telephone support. |
Plans
Schoolzine SZapp
- SZapp (parent app)Free
- SZapp schools up to 250 studentsA$349 a year
- SZapp schools over 250 studentsA$599 a year
Trustar CMS
- Website as a Service (WaaS)£960 a year
- Website ownership with two instalments£12,643, paid once
In their own words
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.
Trustar CMS
Trustar CMS has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.