ConexED Retain
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| Fact | ConexED Retain | FlightPath |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance | ConexED states that it is TX-RAMP certified and FERPA compliant. | FlightPath Academics states that its hosted security controls align with NIST 800-53 and are TX-RAMP certified. |
| Early alerts | It uses LMS activity and configurable rules to flag attendance, grade, engagement, and milestone changes. | Institutions can define criteria that trigger automated alerts when students may be falling behind. |
| Integrations | The page lists Canvas, Blackboard, Moodle, D2L Brightspace, Ellucian Banner, and PeopleSoft as compatible systems. | FlightPath Academics states that the platform integrates with campus SIS, LMS, SSO and other systems and can import existing data. |
| Security | ConexED says it encrypts transmitted data with TLS 1.2 or higher and data at rest with AES-256, and hosts customer data in the United States on AWS. | FlightPath Academics states that student data is secured using FERPA and industry-established practices, with controls aligned to NIST 800-53 and TX-RAMP certification. |
ConexED Retain plans
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FlightPath plans
- FlightPath Community EditionFree
- FlightPath AcademicsPriced on request
Pick ConexED Retain if…
Retain is intended for higher education leaders and advisors, including CIOs, vice chancellors, and advisors supporting large student groups. It suits institutions that want to coordinate alerts and interventions across advising and other student-support teams.
Pick FlightPath if…
FlightPath suits colleges and universities that need degree audits, course planning, advising communications, and student success alerts. The Community Edition fits institutions able to self-host, while FlightPath Academics offers cloud hosting and guided onboarding.