AudyenseSide-by-side record
Alma SIS vs. ContactPigeon
Built from each tool’s researched, reviewed record. Figures are checked against public pricing pages at research time — always confirm current pricing with the vendor before buying.
The short version
ContactPigeon starts at $50 per seat, versus Alma SIS at Custom pricing.
Full comparison
Alma SISfrom Custom pricing | ContactPigeonfrom $50 per month | |
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| Audyense Score | 15AS*Low | 79ASStrong |
| Positioning | Alma is a state-of-the-art School Information System (SIS) designed to centralize and streamline K-12 school operations. | Omnichannel customer engagement platform built for e-commerce and retail |
| Free tier | No | No |
| Deployment | Cloud / SaaS | Cloud / SaaS |
| Best fit | Startup, SMB, Mid-market | SMB, Mid-market |
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| Switched to Alma, never going back! | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| Alma is a game changer for this school receptionist! | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| Glad we're using Alma | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| Gradelink | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| Administrator's Plus | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| PraxiSchool | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| Student Information Management : Record and access student demographics, attendance records, and academic history with ease. | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| Enrollment and Registration : Automate admissions, enrollment, and registration processes, ensuring data accuracy and efficiency. | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| Advanced Scheduling : Implement flexible and adaptive scheduling suited to diverse educational requirements. | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| Grade Management : Offers both standards-based and traditional gradebooks, allowing educators to record, track, and analyze student performance in real time. | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| State Reporting : Facilitate compliance with automated state reporting tools, reducing manual effort and increasing accuracy. | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| Custom Report Cards : Personalize report cards to mirror institution-specific branding and academic standards. | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| Integrated Learning Management System (LMS) : Enhance learning experiences with an LMS that supports course management, content delivery, and collaborative learning. | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| Portals for Parents and Students : Ensure consistent communication between educators, students, and guardians. These portals provide access to grades, schedules, and school announcements. | YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review. | — |
| A/B testing | — | YesNative multi-variate split testing for email and campaigns |
| AI features | — | YesMenura AI: predictive analytics, churn detection, AI personalization |
| Audience segmentation | — | YesAdvanced segmentation with built-in CDP unifying behavioral & transactional data |
| Campaign analytics | — | YesReal-time reporting dashboards |
| Email marketing | — | YesCore channel with unlimited sends on both paid tiers |
| Landing pages & forms | — | YesDrag-and-drop landing page builder plus pop-up/signup forms |
| Marketing automation | — | YesCore product category: automated, triggered omnichannel journeys |
| Public API | — | YesDocumented public API for read/write access |
| SMS marketing | — | YesSMS, WhatsApp, and Viber all native channels |
| Social media management | — | PartialCovers Facebook/Meta paid ads only, not organic post scheduling |
| Integrations verified | — | 17+ |
| Aggregate rating | — · No reviews yet | 5.0 · 294 reviews |
| Integrations | — | ShopifyBigCommerceWooCommerceMagento (Adobe Commerce)NopCommercePrestaShop+11 more |
| Security & compliance | — | GDPRISO 27001 |
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