Greenhouse School Websites
6.9#4 in school website buildersFrom £315 a yearAndroidiOSWeb
VisitGreenhouse School Websites vs ParentSquare
ParentSquare
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VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Greenhouse School Websites | ParentSquare |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance | Greenhouse offers Ofsted early warning alerts and an integrated audit tool based on DfE website requirements for maintained schools and academies. | ParentSquare says it has iKeepSafe certification for FERPA, COPPA, and listed California student privacy requirements. |
| Founded | 2007 | 2011 |
| Headquarters | Greenwich, London, UK | Santa Barbara, California, USA |
| Integrations | The CMS integrates with Greenhouse mobile apps, Twitter and Facebook, Google Jobs, Google Analytics and Google Maps. | ParentSquare’s partner information lists SIS integrations including Aeries, Central Access, Skyward, PowerSchool, and Synergy, with connection methods varying by partner. |
| Mobile apps | Greenhouse school apps integrate with websites, provide push notifications and are available in the iTunes and Google Play stores for parents to download free. | ParentSquare lists iOS and Android apps for ParentSquare and StudentSquare. |
| Security | Greenhouse states that websites include SSL certificates, cookie pop-up notifications, secure hosting with daily backups and GDPR compliance. | ParentSquare states it has SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO 27001 certifications, encrypts data at rest and in transit with AES-256, and uses HTTPS. |
| Support | Support is unlimited by phone, email and live chat, with self-serve training videos and weekly webinars. | The Help Center offers setup guides, tutorials, webinars, self-paced courses, and support contact options; contacting support through the in-product Help Center requires login. |
Greenhouse School Websites plans
- Bespoke Primary£315 a year
- Pre-designed Trust£315 a year
- Premium Primary£315 a year
- Premium Trust£315 a year
- Bespoke Trust£315 a year
- Pre-designed Primary£315 a year
ParentSquare plans
- EngagePriced on request
- Engage 360Priced on request
- Engage PremiumPriced on request
Pick Greenhouse School Websites if…
It is intended for individual schools, multi-academy trusts, and school groups seeking a managed website and CMS. Schools needing role-based publishing, accessibility features, or linked parent apps may find it a fit.
Pick ParentSquare if…
ParentSquare suits K–12 schools and districts that need family messaging alongside attendance, payment, and website functions. Families and students seeking help are directed to their school or district administrator.