ParentSquare
6.2#12 in school website buildersAndroidiOSWeb
VisitParentSquare vs Schoolzine SZapp
Schoolzine SZapp
7.6#1 in school website buildersFrom A$349 a yearFree planAndroidiOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | ParentSquare | Schoolzine SZapp |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2011 | 2007 |
| Integrations | ParentSquare’s partner information lists SIS integrations including Aeries, Central Access, Skyward, PowerSchool, and Synergy, with connection methods varying by partner. | Official integration documentation covers website widgets, article and event feeds, video, Office 365 and Google single sign-on, PayPal, calendars and MIS systems. |
| Security | 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. | The product page states that SZapp offers multiple authentication methods and GDPR compliance. |
ParentSquare plans
- EngagePriced on request
- Engage 360Priced on request
- Engage 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 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.
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.