Prime Timetable
8.0#1 in exam scheduling softwareFrom $299 a yearFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
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SchoolGrid
6.5#6 in school scheduling softwareFrom $99 a yearFree planWeb
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| Fact | Prime Timetable | SchoolGrid |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The site describes importing data by copy and paste and exporting to various formats and apps, without naming specific integrations on the page. | Google Drive publishing uses the drive.file permission and OneDrive publishing uses the Files.ReadWrite.AppFolder permission. |
| Purpose | Prime Timetable provides automatic and manual school timetabling for schools, universities and similar institutions. | SchoolGrid is a browser-based master-scheduling app for elementary schools that combines classrooms, specialists, interventions, lunch, recess, instructional minutes, and paraeducator coverage. |
| Security | The GDPR page says the SaaS uses traffic encryption, vulnerability safeguards, network protections, access policies and audit logs, and physical and procedural security measures. | Passwords use PBKDF2 one-way hashing, connections use HTTPS encryption, and payment details are handled by PCI-DSS-certified Stripe. |
| Student data | The privacy policy says student data is not used for advertising or sold, and is retained only as long as needed to provide the educational service. | SchoolGrid says it does not ask for student names, rosters, grades, or student accounts and is not designed to hold student records. |
Prime Timetable plans
- FreeFree
- Basic$299 a year
- Premium$499 a year
SchoolGrid plans
- SchoolGrid FreeFree
- SchoolGrid Plus$99 a year
- SchoolGrid Pro$499 a year
Pick Prime Timetable if…
It suits schools, universities, and similar institutions scheduling classes, teachers, rooms, and student groups. Basic is aimed at smaller and medium schools, while Premium is aimed at larger and campus schools.
Pick SchoolGrid if…
SchoolGrid suits elementary principals, assistant principals, office managers, instructional coaches, and support staff leads coordinating school schedules. The Free plan offers an evaluation for one school, while Plus and Pro add features and capacity at stated annual prices.