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At a Glance
Orah
Orah
Star Rating
(59)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (60.3% 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, which allows for detailed tracking of student performance, while Orah's Gradebook is noted for its user-friendly interface, making it easier for teachers to navigate and input grades.
  • Reviewers mention that PowerSchool SIS excels in Quality of Support, with many users highlighting the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, whereas Orah's support is also highly rated, but some users feel it could be more accessible during peak times.
  • G2 users indicate that Orah shines in Ease of Setup, with many reviewers appreciating the straightforward onboarding process, while PowerSchool SIS has received mixed feedback, with some users finding the initial setup to be more complex and time-consuming.
  • Users on G2 report that PowerSchool SIS offers strong Analytics capabilities, allowing for in-depth data analysis, but Orah is praised for its intuitive Dashboard, which provides a clear overview of key metrics at a glance.
  • Reviewers say that PowerSchool SIS has a solid Cloud functionality, ensuring reliable access to data from anywhere, while Orah's mobility features are highlighted for their seamless integration with mobile devices, enhancing accessibility for users on the go.
  • Users mention that while both platforms have File Sharing capabilities, Orah's feature is more streamlined and user-friendly, making it easier for educators to share resources and collaborate effectively.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Orah
No pricing available
PowerSchool SIS
No pricing available
Free Trial
Orah
Free Trial is available
PowerSchool SIS
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
44
8.5
581
Ease of Use
8.7
46
8.0
581
Ease of Setup
8.4
27
7.3
289
Ease of Admin
8.8
27
7.7
314
Quality of Support
9.4
44
7.9
517
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.4
27
8.2
299
Product Direction (% positive)
8.2
45
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
Orah
Orah
PowerSchool SIS
PowerSchool SIS
Orah and PowerSchool SIS are categorized as K-12 Student Information Systems
Unique Categories
Orah
Orah is categorized as School Management
PowerSchool SIS
PowerSchool SIS has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Orah
Orah
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
60.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
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
Orah
Orah
Education Management
82.8%
Primary/Secondary Education
15.5%
Performing Arts
1.7%
Other
0.0%
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
Orah
Orah
Most Helpful Favorable Review
TB
Thomas B.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

Boardingware has allowed our school to go away from some of the paper usage for a typical week, while increasing communication between our dorm staff and day staff. Any administrator, teacher, or dorm staff can find out where a student is quickly, or know...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

Nothing so far. I do not use the program extensively, so I really do not have enough experience with it to make a clear argument.

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
Orah
Orah Discussions
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Orah 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