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At a Glance
Follett Aspen SIS
Follett Aspen SIS
Star Rating
(22)3.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (71.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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PowerSchool SIS
PowerSchool SIS
Star Rating
(735)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (65.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PowerSchool SIS
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that PowerSchool SIS excels in its Gradebook feature, with a score of 8.7, allowing teachers to easily manage grades and assignments, while Follett Aspen SIS falls short with a lower rating, indicating a less intuitive experience for educators.
  • Reviewers mention that PowerSchool SIS offers superior cloud functionality, scoring 8.6, which enhances accessibility and collaboration, whereas Follett Aspen SIS does not provide the same level of cloud integration, leading to potential limitations in remote access.
  • G2 users highlight that PowerSchool SIS has a more user-friendly interface, reflected in its Ease of Use score of 8.0, compared to Follett Aspen SIS's score of 6.0, suggesting that users may face challenges navigating the latter's platform.
  • Users on G2 report that PowerSchool SIS has a robust Attendance feature, scoring 8.8, which simplifies tracking student attendance, while Follett Aspen SIS's attendance capabilities are perceived as less effective, impacting administrative efficiency.
  • Reviewers say that PowerSchool SIS provides better support, with a Quality of Support score of 7.9, indicating that users feel more supported in their inquiries and issues, whereas Follett Aspen SIS's score of 6.1 suggests a need for improvement in customer service responsiveness.
  • Users report that PowerSchool SIS has a more positive Product Direction score of 8.1, indicating confidence in the software's future development and enhancements, while Follett Aspen SIS's score of 3.3 raises concerns about its ongoing evolution and feature updates.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Follett Aspen SIS
No pricing available
PowerSchool SIS
No pricing available
Free Trial
Follett Aspen SIS
No trial information available
PowerSchool SIS
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
6.9
21
8.5
581
Ease of Use
6.0
22
8.0
581
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
7.3
289
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.7
314
Quality of Support
6.1
18
7.9
517
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.2
299
Product Direction (% positive)
3.3
21
8.1
552
Features by Category
K-12 Student Information SystemsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
Not enough data
7.9
1,578
Platform Content
Not enough data
7.3
105
Not enough data
7.1
90
Not enough data
8.7
189
Platform Additional Functionality
Not enough data
8.6
103
Not enough data
8.0
162
Not enough data
6.8
99
Platform Data
Not enough data
7.9
154
Not enough data
8.2
176
Not enough data
7.9
159
Not enough data
8.0
146
Not enough data
8.8
195
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Follett Aspen SIS
Follett Aspen SIS
PowerSchool SIS
PowerSchool SIS
Follett Aspen SIS and PowerSchool SIS are categorized as K-12 Student Information Systems
Unique Categories
Follett Aspen SIS
Follett Aspen SIS has no unique categories
PowerSchool SIS
PowerSchool SIS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Follett Aspen SIS
Follett Aspen SIS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
4.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
71.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
23.8%
PowerSchool SIS
PowerSchool SIS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
16.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
65.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.8%
Reviewers' Industry
Follett Aspen SIS
Follett Aspen SIS
Education Management
45.5%
Primary/Secondary Education
31.8%
Sporting Goods
4.5%
Public Relations and Communications
4.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.5%
Other
9.1%
PowerSchool SIS
PowerSchool SIS
Education Management
57.8%
Primary/Secondary Education
29.0%
Higher Education
4.1%
E-Learning
1.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
1.3%
Other
6.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
Follett Aspen SIS
Follett Aspen SIS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
GP
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

Aspen is a powerful too that can manage many aspects of a school environment. I like the fact that it can manage teacher personal information in addition to grades, my school doesn't utilize this aspect of the program but it would help the school on a...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Anthony H.
AH
Anthony H.
Verified User in Education Management

The interface feels very outdated. Nothing seems to be integrated. Almost every interaction feels complex and unintuitive. I'm assuming that expanding the to have the features on the next page is expensive because my school has chosen not to do so....

PowerSchool SIS
PowerSchool SIS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Stacey B.
SB
Stacey B.
Verified User in Education Management

The historical grades are easy to look up for students. We have also created our own Grad progress screen to view students's progress along the way. The attendance and demographics pages are easy to navigate and find what I need. I guess the overall program...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Aubrey D.
AD
Aubrey D.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

The implementation process is impossible. They do not provide the level of support that I would expect from a company of this size. Many other SIS products, including the one we came from, have a much deeper understanding of the needs of a district. The...

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Discussions
Follett Aspen SIS
Follett Aspen SIS Discussions
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Follett Aspen SIS has no discussions with answers
PowerSchool SIS
PowerSchool SIS Discussions
Can PowerSchool SIS help our district meet the demands of parents and families who want to be engaged with a student’s progress at a high level?
4 comments
Official Response from PowerSchool SIS
Yes. In fact, PowerSchool SIS customers report a 20% reduction in teacher time spent on parent communications.* Additionally, PowerSchool SIS: • Provides...Read more
What is PowerSchool?
3 comments
Joy C.
JC
As a user on a daily basis of Powerschool it is a key tool that connects all staff and combines the data for all students. From reporting attendance by the...Read more
How can I get other useful resources for transcript template
3 comments
KD
There are many templates available on PowerSource through the community. You can also build your own pretty easily with a little HTML knowledge. Read more