eSchools
6.5#6 in school website buildersFrom £295 a yearAndroidiOSWeb
VisiteSchools vs Schoolzine SZapp
Schoolzine SZapp
7.6#1 in school website buildersFrom A$349 a yearFree planAndroidiOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | eSchools | Schoolzine SZapp |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 | 2007 |
| Integrations | eSchools says school MIS data, including from Arbor, Bromcom and SIMS, can sync through Wonde to create user accounts, classes and groups. | Official integration documentation covers website widgets, article and event feeds, video, Office 365 and Google single sign-on, PayPal, calendars and MIS systems. |
| Purpose | eSchools provides tools to simplify school communication and administration and connect staff, students, and parents. | SZapp is a mobile app that helps schools communicate with parents through a central hub. |
| Security | The privacy policy lists access controls and user authentication including multi-factor authentication, regular security testing, staff training, and incident response processes. | The product page states that SZapp offers multiple authentication methods and GDPR compliance. |
eSchools plans
- Parents’ Evening Booking System — Primary Schools£295 a year
- Parents’ Evening Booking System — Secondary Schools£395 a year
Schoolzine SZapp plans
- SZapp (parent app)Free
- SZapp schools up to 250 studentsA$349 a year
- SZapp schools over 250 studentsA$599 a year
Pick eSchools if…
eSchools suits primary and secondary schools seeking website, learning, and communication tools, either together or as individual modules. Parents can use its iOS and Android app for school information, messages, attendance, and assignments.
Pick Schoolzine SZapp if…
SZapp suits schools seeking a mobile channel for parent updates, documents, events, and school information. Parents can use it through participating schools.