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At a Glance
Gradelink
Gradelink
Star Rating
(219)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (84.0% 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 has a robust Gradebook feature, scoring 8.7, which allows for detailed tracking of student performance, while Gradelink excels with a score of 9.2, offering more intuitive grade entry and reporting options that users find easier to navigate.
  • Reviewers mention that Gradelink's messaging functionality is significantly better, with a score of 8.7 compared to PowerSchool SIS's 6.8. Users appreciate Gradelink's ability to communicate effectively with parents and students through its integrated messaging system.
  • G2 users highlight that PowerSchool SIS has a lower ease of setup score of 7.3, indicating that some users find the initial configuration more complex, whereas Gradelink's score of 8.9 suggests a smoother onboarding experience, making it more user-friendly for new schools.
  • Users on G2 report that PowerSchool SIS has a quality of support rating of 7.9, which some find lacking in responsiveness, while Gradelink shines with a score of 9.7, with many reviewers praising the prompt and helpful customer service they receive.
  • Reviewers mention that both platforms have similar dashboard visualization scores of 7.9, but Gradelink's dashboard at 8.7 is noted for being more visually appealing and easier to interpret, helping educators quickly access important data.
  • Users say that PowerSchool SIS's attendance feature scores 8.8, which is effective but can be cumbersome, while Gradelink's attendance functionality scores 9.2, with users appreciating its simplicity and efficiency in tracking student attendance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Gradelink
No pricing available
PowerSchool SIS
No pricing available
Free Trial
Gradelink
No trial information available
PowerSchool SIS
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.1
186
8.5
581
Ease of Use
9.2
187
8.0
581
Ease of Setup
8.9
128
7.3
289
Ease of Admin
9.1
132
7.7
314
Quality of Support
9.7
178
7.9
517
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.7
130
8.2
299
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
184
8.1
552
Features by Category
K-12 Student Information SystemsHide 11 FeaturesShow 11 Features
8.5
326
7.9
1,578
Platform Content
8.0
27
7.3
105
7.2
23
7.1
90
9.2
34
8.7
189
Platform Additional Functionality
9.0
21
8.6
103
8.0
31
8.0
162
8.7
25
6.8
99
Platform Data
7.9
31
7.9
154
8.7
34
8.2
176
8.4
33
7.9
159
9.1
32
8.0
146
9.2
35
8.8
195
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Gradelink
Gradelink
PowerSchool SIS
PowerSchool SIS
Gradelink and PowerSchool SIS are categorized as K-12 Student Information Systems
Unique Categories
Gradelink
Gradelink has no unique categories
PowerSchool SIS
PowerSchool SIS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Gradelink
Gradelink
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
84.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
12.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.8%
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
Gradelink
Gradelink
Education Management
75.6%
Primary/Secondary Education
13.6%
Higher Education
3.8%
Religious Institutions
2.8%
E-Learning
0.9%
Other
3.3%
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
Gradelink
Gradelink
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Paulette C.
PC
Paulette C.
Verified User in Education Management

My experience with gradelink has always been pleasant and helpful. Mitch was particularly helpful ,even after I sent confusing information. He kept asking clarifying questions and offered proactive tips.

Most Helpful Critical Review
HK
Hala K.
Verified User in Education Management

It is not very friendly, it is a bit difficult to use, if i want to see if a student was absent in all classes or just one class i have to go to so many places to find it out.

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
Verified User
G
Verified User in Education Management

Database structure is extremely inconsistent - FirstName in one spot First_name in another and fName in another - everywhere you look things are like this. Disastirous user interface akin to reading the whitepages, but not alphabetical. Online support is...

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Discussions
Gradelink
Gradelink Discussions
Are there hidden fees?
2 comments
Official Response from Gradelink
No way. We do charge a nominal rate for extended data imports such as transcripts, but we'll let you know before importing. Read more
How long does it take to get Gradelink set up at our school?
2 comments
Official Response from Gradelink
Most schools can be up and running in as little as an afternoon. Read more
What happens to my student data after they graduate?
1 comment
Official Response from Gradelink
Your school has access to your students' final grades, transcript records and attendance records permanently for as long as you are a Gradelink subscriber. Read more
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