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Blackbaud Student Information System - vs. ContactPigeon

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ContactPigeon starts at $50 per seat, versus Blackbaud Student Information System - at Custom pricing.

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Blackbaud Student Information System -from Custom pricing
ContactPigeonfrom $50 per month
Audyense Score15AS*Low79ASStrong
PositioningBlackbaud Student Information Management System helps school manage their students, teachers, finances, and events.Omnichannel customer engagement platform built for e-commerce and retail
Free tierNoNo
DeploymentCloud / SaaSCloud / SaaS
Best fitStartup, SMB, Mid-marketSMB, Mid-market
Pricing plans
  • Higher tiersCustom pricing
  • Starter$50
  • Growth$99
Customizable GradingYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
SchedulingYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
AttendanceYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Other FeaturesYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
The system is robust and intuitive but needs a full-time IT personYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
It definitely helped with tuition delinquencyYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
The Best Student Information Systems (SIS)YesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Anthology StudentYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Administrator's PlusYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Use numeric or letter gradesYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Implement criteria-based assessments with commentsYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Approval system for administratorsYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Schedule for future termsYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
Locate faculty and studentsYesDocumented in the SoftwareConnect review.
A/B testingYesNative multi-variate split testing for email and campaigns
AI featuresYesMenura AI: predictive analytics, churn detection, AI personalization
Audience segmentationYesAdvanced segmentation with built-in CDP unifying behavioral & transactional data
Campaign analyticsYesReal-time reporting dashboards
Email marketingYesCore channel with unlimited sends on both paid tiers
Landing pages & formsYesDrag-and-drop landing page builder plus pop-up/signup forms
Marketing automationYesCore product category: automated, triggered omnichannel journeys
Public APIYesDocumented public API for read/write access
SMS marketingYesSMS, WhatsApp, and Viber all native channels
Social media managementPartialCovers Facebook/Meta paid ads only, not organic post scheduling
Integrations verified17+
Aggregate rating · No reviews yet5.0 · 294 reviews
Integrations
ShopifyBigCommerceWooCommerceMagento (Adobe Commerce)NopCommercePrestaShop+11 more
Security & compliance
GDPRISO 27001
Pros
  • Integrates with other Blackbaud products
  • Stores student records, like field trip forms and parent contact, in one place
  • Streamlined daily attendance tracking
  • Strong automation and workflow builder supporting complex, multi-channel journeys.
  • Genuinely omnichannel: email, push, pop-ups, SMS/Viber/WhatsApp, and Facebook Ads all native.
  • Customer support is a standout, with a named account and customer-success manager.
  • Solid analytics and reporting dashboards for campaign and customer-behavior insight.
Cons
  • Report formats are very basic
  • Developer does not share pricing online
  • UI/interface described by multiple reviewers as outdated.
  • Occasional performance lag, especially with segmentation and list updates.
  • Learning curve on advanced automation builder features for new users.
  • Minor friction points, like one-by-one image uploads with no drag-and-drop batch.
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