Schoolzine SZapp
7.6#1 in school website buildersFrom A$349 a yearFree planAndroidiOS
VisitSchoolzine SZapp vs TalkingPoints
TalkingPoints
7.4#5 in school communication softwareFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Schoolzine SZapp | TalkingPoints |
|---|---|---|
| Documentation | The help centre contains installation, FAQ, passcode security, system-user, tile, content, group-management and notification guides. | The Help Center lists separate collections for districts, schools, families, teachers, personal accounts, translation and product updates. |
| Founded | 2007 | 2015 |
| Integrations | Official integration documentation covers website widgets, article and event feeds, video, Office 365 and Google single sign-on, PayPal, calendars and MIS systems. | TalkingPoints lists Clever, ClassLink, OneRoster and other SIS integrations, plus SSO. |
| Purpose | SZapp is a mobile app that helps schools communicate with parents through a central hub. | TalkingPoints is a PreK–12 family engagement platform for building partnerships between schools and families. |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 4.8 out of 5 from 121 reviews. | 3.2 out of 5 from 1 review. |
| Security | The product page states that SZapp offers multiple authentication methods and GDPR compliance. | TalkingPoints states that it uses TLS, encryption at rest, SSO, audit logs, intrusion detection and periodic penetration testing. |
Schoolzine SZapp plans
- SZapp (parent app)Free
- SZapp schools up to 250 studentsA$349 a year
- SZapp schools over 250 studentsA$599 a year
TalkingPoints plans
- FamiliesFree
- Individual teacher accessFree
- Personal Teacher AccountFree
- School and District PlansPriced on request
- Schools and districtsPriced on request
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.
Pick TalkingPoints if…
TalkingPoints suits teachers, schools, and districts serving PreK–12 communities who want to communicate with families across languages. Its free individual teacher access is available alongside organization-wide options for schools and districts.