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At a Glance
Salesforce Education Cloud
Salesforce Education Cloud
Star Rating
(39)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (48.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Workday Student
Workday Student
Star Rating
(56)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Workday Student
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Workday Student excels in its Financial Management capabilities, particularly with its General Ledger and Budgeting features, which are praised for their comprehensive integration and ease of use. In contrast, Salesforce Education Cloud offers robust fundraising tools, but users mention that its financial management features are not as extensive.
  • Reviewers mention that Workday Student's mobile application is user-friendly and provides essential functionalities for students and staff on the go. However, users on G2 highlight that Salesforce Education Cloud's mobile experience is less intuitive, making it harder for users to navigate and access key features.
  • G2 users report that Workday Student's reporting capabilities, especially in terms of customized reports and report automation, are highly effective for tracking student progress and institutional performance. Conversely, reviewers say that while Salesforce Education Cloud offers strong analytical tools, its reporting features can be cumbersome and less flexible.
  • Users say that Workday Student shines in its ease of setup and administration, with many reviewers noting a smooth onboarding process. In comparison, users report that Salesforce Education Cloud can be more complex to set up, requiring additional time and resources for configuration.
  • Reviewers mention that Workday Student's integration capabilities are robust, particularly with its ability to connect seamlessly with other educational tools and platforms. On the other hand, users on G2 indicate that while Salesforce Education Cloud has integration options, they can be less straightforward and require more technical expertise to implement.
  • Users report that Workday Student provides excellent support, with many highlighting the quality of assistance received during implementation and ongoing use. In contrast, reviewers mention that while Salesforce Education Cloud has a solid support system, there are instances where response times could be improved.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Salesforce Education Cloud
No pricing available
Workday Student
No pricing available
Free Trial
Salesforce Education Cloud
Free Trial is available
Workday Student
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
19
8.6
44
Ease of Use
8.9
19
8.2
45
Ease of Setup
8.6
6
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
8.9
6
Not enough data
Quality of Support
8.4
19
8.1
35
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.3
9
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
16
8.4
44
Features by Category
Admissions and Enrollment ManagementHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
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Financial Aid SoftwareHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
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Education ERP SuitesHide 8 FeaturesShow 8 Features
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Payroll
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Education Finance SoftwareHide 7 FeaturesShow 7 Features
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Salesforce Education Cloud
Salesforce Education Cloud
Workday Student
Workday Student
Salesforce Education Cloud and Workday Student are categorized as Academic Advising and Student Information Systems (SIS)
Unique Categories
Salesforce Education Cloud
Salesforce Education Cloud is categorized as Admissions and Enrollment Management, Alumni Management, and School Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Salesforce Education Cloud
Salesforce Education Cloud
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
17.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
48.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
34.3%
Workday Student
Workday Student
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
11.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
43.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
45.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Salesforce Education Cloud
Salesforce Education Cloud
Higher Education
37.1%
Education Management
34.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.7%
Research
2.9%
Hospital & Health Care
2.9%
Other
17.1%
Workday Student
Workday Student
Higher Education
56.6%
Education Management
20.8%
Marketing and Advertising
3.8%
Writing and Editing
1.9%
Outsourcing/Offshoring
1.9%
Other
15.1%
Most Helpful Reviews
Salesforce Education Cloud
Salesforce Education Cloud
Most Helpful Favorable Review
MS
Mary S.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education

Using SpedAdvantage through Salesforce has improved the way I do all of my special education paperwork. If you are a SPED teacher, you know how time consuming it can be. I could go on and on how this software has made it easier through better organization,...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Education Management

The customer service is quite poor, kept getting sent to the same page over and over again with no resolution to my issue

Workday Student
Workday Student
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Education Management

I like that this is very easy for payroll functions.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Higher Education

The dropdown menus and navigation is a little clunky. Sometimes you will click on an icon and the only thing you see is text with no option to continue.

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Discussions
Salesforce Education Cloud
Salesforce Education Cloud Discussions
Types of Educational Institutions
2 comments
Lady B.
LB
Super. I am excited to learn more about the new features of my favorite platform, which I often use for educational purposes. By the way, I recently found a...Read more
Do universities use Salesforce?
2 comments
Lady B.
LB
Interest question. I think it's a must for universities to use Salesforce as it's a very useful platform for improving student achievement. Also, as a...Read more
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Workday Student
Workday Student Discussions
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