Konstella
6.4#15 in school communication softwareAndroidiOSWeb
VisitKonstella vs Schoolzine SZapp
Schoolzine SZapp
7.6#1 in school website buildersFrom A$349 a yearFree planAndroidiOS
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| Fact | Konstella | Schoolzine SZapp |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The feature page says users can share Google Drive and Dropbox files, and sync events to Google, Apple, Live, and Yahoo calendars. | Official integration documentation covers website widgets, article and event feeds, video, Office 365 and Google single sign-on, PayPal, calendars and MIS systems. |
| Purpose | Konstella is a private community platform built for PTAs and PTOs to engage parents, increase volunteerism, and save time. | SZapp is a mobile app that helps schools communicate with parents through a central hub. |
| Security | The FAQ says communications between user devices and Konstella servers are encrypted with SSL and that servers are hosted on Amazon Web Services. | The product page states that SZapp offers multiple authentication methods and GDPR compliance. |
Konstella plans
- BasicPriced on request
- PremiumPriced on request
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 Konstella if…
Konstella suits school-based parent communities that need announcements, volunteering, fundraising, directories, and two-way messaging across web and mobile. It is not intended as a general-purpose group platform.
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.