Schooly.
There are plenty of school management platforms out there. Here’s an honest look at how Schooly compares and why schools made that switch.
5mins
1price
5
0
to get started vs. weeks for most competitors
everything included.
No per-module or per-user fees.
languages.
Multilingual parent app.
Most rivals: English only
IT team or consultants
required to get started
HEAD-TO-HEAD
SET UP AND ONBOARDING
| Features | Schooly | iSAMS | Classter | Engage | Veracross |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Time to Go Live | 5 mins | 2 - 4 weeks | 1 - 3 weeks | 1 - 2 weeks | 4 - 12 weeks |
| IT Team Required | No | Yes | Sometimes | No | Yes |
| Staff Training Time | 30min - 2hrs | Days to weeks | Half day+ | Few hours | Days to weeks |
| Free data migration | Included | Extra cost | Extra cost | Limited | Extra cost |
PRICING AND CONTRACT
| Features | Schooly | iSAMS | Classter | Engage | Veracross |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | Capacity-based, all in | Per module / user | Per module / user | Per student / tier | Per student |
| Hidden Extras | None | Many | Some | Some | Many |
| Free Trial | 30 days, no card | Demo only | Demo only | Demo only | Demo only |
| Long-term Lock-in | Annual | Yes | Annual | Annual | Yes, multi-year |
PARENT EXPERIENCE
| Features | Schooly | iSAMS | Classter | Engage | Veracross |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dedicated Parent App | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multilingual Parent App | 5 Languages | English only | English only | English only | English only |
| Live attendance alerts | Yes, instant | Delayed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Two-way messaging | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
PLATFORM AND SUPPORT
| Features | Schooly | iSAMS | Classter | Engage | Veracross |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All modules included under one price | Yes | No | No | No | No |
| GDPR / LGPD Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Regular product updates | Yes, free | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
SWITCHING TO SCHOOLY
We’ve Got You.
We’ve helped schools migrate from iSAMS, SIMS, ManageBac, and more. We’ll handle the full migration at no extra cost so your team can focus on what matters.
- Full data migration included at no extra cost
- Your CSM handles everything end-to-end
- Zero downtime. Go live before your old system switches off
- Staff trained and confident in under a day
"Before Schooly, our school struggled with multiple, disjointed apps. Schooly changed everything. Teachers now have a single system for everything from attendance to parent communications."
Ready to get started?
30-minute personalised demo. No credit card. No IT team needed.
