Compare Skyward Student Management Suite and YellowFolder 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (54.3% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Skyward Student Management Suite
Star Rating
(174)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (54.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Skyward Student Management SuiteYellowFolder
Star Rating
(53)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about YellowFolderSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Skyward Student Management Suite has a solid Attendance feature with a score of 8.8, which allows for efficient tracking of student presence, while YellowFolder's attendance capabilities are not highlighted as a strong point, indicating a potential gap in functionality.
- Reviewers mention that YellowFolder excels in Quality of Support with a score of 8.7, suggesting that users find it easier to get help when needed, whereas Skyward's support is rated lower at 7.5, indicating that users may face challenges in resolving issues.
- G2 users highlight that Skyward's Mobility feature is rated at 8.3, which allows for access on various devices, but YellowFolder outperforms with a score of 8.6, suggesting a more seamless mobile experience for users on the go.
- Users on G2 report that Skyward's Gradebook feature is well-received with a score of 8.4, providing robust grading capabilities, while YellowFolder's grade management features are less emphasized, indicating a potential area for improvement.
- Reviewers say that YellowFolder's Product Direction is rated positively at 8.4, suggesting a clear vision for future updates and enhancements, while Skyward's score of 7.2 indicates some uncertainty about its future development.
- Users report that Skyward's IEP Creation feature is rated at 7.1, which may not meet the needs of all users, while YellowFolder's capabilities in this area are not specifically highlighted, suggesting that both products may have room for improvement in special education functionalities.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Skyward Student Management Suite
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Skyward Student Management Suite
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.3
153
8.6
46
Ease of Use
7.3
155
8.1
46
Ease of Setup
7.0
31
7.5
19
Ease of Admin
7.8
33
8.2
19
Quality of Support
7.5
133
8.7
42
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
30
8.9
18
Product Direction (% positive)
7.2
154
8.4
45
Features by Category
Assessment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Basics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Content
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Platform Content
8.5
21
Not enough data
7.9
14
Not enough data
8.4
24
Not enough data
Platform Additional Functionality
8.3
16
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.5
20
Not enough data
Platform Data
8.1
27
Not enough data
8.1
27
Not enough data
8.6
24
Not enough data
8.4
22
Not enough data
8.8
27
Not enough data
Planning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Progress monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Outreach
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Special Education Feature Questions
8.2
24
Not enough data
7.1
15
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.0
15
Not enough data
7.8
13
Not enough data
7.1
7
Not enough data
7.8
16
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.3
18
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Skyward Student Management Suite and YellowFolder are categorized as Special Education
Unique Categories
Skyward Student Management Suite is categorized as Curriculum Management, K-12 Student Information Systems, and Academic Advising
YellowFolder has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Skyward Student Management Suite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
YellowFolder
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Education Management
66.5%
Primary/Secondary Education
20.2%
Higher Education
6.4%
Information Technology and Services
1.2%
Writing and Editing
0.6%
Other
5.2%
Education Management
62.3%
Real Estate
5.7%
Primary/Secondary Education
3.8%
Human Resources
3.8%
Wholesale
1.9%
Other
22.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Skyward Student Management Suite
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Lucinda F.
Verified User in Education Management
Everything! Ease of state reports. I can customize security to fit each user. I am able to create my own student reports to pull exactly what I need. Customer support is usually quick to get back with you.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Education Management
I wish that I could "hold" grades when entering only a few in a class (when some students are still not finished with project). Sometimes I would like to change a grade (especially on a rubric) before it becomes live. I wish that there was a video or...
YellowFolder
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Derrick P.
Verified User in Education Management
I like that I can easily upload files and retrieve them whenever needed.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Capital Markets
The layout could be better, and it could be easier to present
Lucinda F.
Verified User in Education Management
Everything! Ease of state reports. I can customize security to fit each user. I am able to create my own student reports to pull exactly what I need. Customer support is usually quick to get back with you.
Derrick P.
Verified User in Education Management
I like that I can easily upload files and retrieve them whenever needed.
Verified User in Education Management
I wish that I could "hold" grades when entering only a few in a class (when some students are still not finished with project). Sometimes I would like to change a grade (especially on a rubric) before it becomes live. I wish that there was a video or...
Verified User in Capital Markets
The layout could be better, and it could be easier to present
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Discussions
What is Skyward Student Management Suite used for?
1 comment
SC
We use it for almost everything: daily attendance, grade book, scheduling, school forms, discipline tracking, messaging, student and family information,...Read more
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