Best Student Engagement Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Rubric is ranked #1 of 24 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of GivePulse and InScribe. The best-ranked option with a free plan is GivePulse. The lowest first paid tier on this page is GivePulse at $0.15/mo.
Keeping students engaged can call for timely communication, useful feedback, and ways to notice when support may be needed. Compared on automated campaigns, SMS outreach, student surveys, engagement analytics, and risk alerts, these entries let you weigh different approaches to connecting with learners. LMS integration, free-plan availability, and paid-from pricing add practical points to check. The ranking starts with Rubric and GivePulse, followed by Modern Campus CMS and Pathify; Suitable and Civitas Advising are also among the first entries. Consider which outreach channels and indicators matter in your learning environment, and how the listed integrations and plans align with your needs.
24 student engagement software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 Rubric Top pick · 7.3 Free plan · Free #2 GivePulse Runner-up · 7.1 Free plan · $0.15/mo
#3 InScribe Also great · 6.6 - Free plan AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Engagement analytics
- Yes
- SMS outreach
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Engagement analytics
- Yes
- SMS outreach
- Yes
- Student surveys
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$0.15/mofirst paid tier About GivePulseVisit site - AndroidapiiOSWeb
- Engagement analytics
- Yes
- Student surveys
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidapiiOSself-hostedWeb
- Engagement analytics
- Yes
- Automated campaigns
- Yes
- SMS outreach
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSWeb
- Engagement analytics
- Yes
- SMS outreach
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSWeb
- Engagement analytics
- Yes
- Automated campaigns
- Yes
- Student surveys
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSWebRecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
- WebRecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
- Web
- Engagement analytics
- Yes
- Automated campaigns
- Yes
- SMS outreach
- Yes
- Student surveys
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Engagement analytics
- Yes
- Automated campaigns
- Yes
- SMS outreach
- Yes
- Student surveys
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Engagement analytics
- Yes
- Automated campaigns
- Yes
- SMS outreach
- Yes
- Student surveys
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - apiWeb
- Engagement analytics
- Yes
- Automated campaigns
- Yes
- SMS outreach
- Yes
- Student surveys
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebRecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
- WebRecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
- Web
- Engagement analytics
- Yes
- Automated campaigns
- Yes
- SMS outreach
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebiOSAndroid
- Engagement analytics
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
- WebiOSAndroid
- Free plan
- No
- Engagement analytics
- Yes
- Student surveys
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - AndroidiOSWebRecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
- Web
- Engagement analytics
- Yes
- Student surveys
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Engagement analytics
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Engagement analytics
- Yes
- SMS outreach
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebRecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
- Web
- Engagement analytics
- Yes
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Questions about this list
Which student engagement software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
Rubric is ranked #1 of 24 with a score of 7.3. GivePulse is second and InScribe third.
How many of these have a free plan?
2 of the 24 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, GivePulse has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.15/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.