Skyward

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A Better SIS and ERP Experience

How to Replace Skyward

Overview

Skyward is a comprehensive K-12 Student Information System (SIS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) platform that helps schools streamline administrative tasks and improve efficiency. The platform enables educators to spend less time on administrative work and more time focusing on students, while providing integrated solutions for finance, human resources, and student management across school districts.

Features

38 features across 13 categories

Academic(6)

Attendance Tracking

System for tracking student attendance

Course Request Management

System for managing student course requests

Curriculum Management

Tools for managing curriculum and educational standards

GradeBook

Digital gradebook for tracking and managing student grades

Schedule Builder

Tool for creating and managing student schedules

Student Profile

Comprehensive student profile with demographic and academic information

Administration(3)

Asset Management

System for tracking and managing school assets

Food Service Management

Management of school food service and meal planning

Staff Planning

Tools for planning and managing staff assignments

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Analytics(1)

DistrictPulsePremium

Data analytics tool by Skyward & Amazon Web Services for district insights

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Classroom(1)

Classroom Tools

Digital tools for classroom instruction and management

Also in: QuickSchools

Core Platform(2)

School ERP (Finance & HR)

Enterprise resource planning system for financial management and human resources

Student Information System (SIS)

Comprehensive student data management system for K-12 schools

Family Engagement(1)

Family Access

Portal for families to engage with school and access student information

Finance(5)

Account Payable

Management of accounts payable and vendor payments

Account Receivable

Management of accounts receivable and billing

Budgeting

Tools for creating and managing school budgets

Fiscal Management

Financial management tools for school budgeting and accounting

Purchasing

Purchasing order and procurement management

Also in: Keap, Namely, Justworks

Human Resources(5)

Applicant Tracking

System for tracking job applicants and hiring process

Employee Portal

Self-service portal for employees to manage information and requests

Human Resources Management

HR management tools for employee information and administration

Payroll & Timeclock

Automated payroll processing and digital timeclock system

TimeOff Management

System for managing employee time off and leave requests

Integration(1)

Interoperability

Ability to integrate with other data systems without migration

Platform(1)

Mobile Access

Mobile application access for on-the-go management

Reporting(3)

Analytics

Data analytics and reporting capabilities

Reporting

Comprehensive reporting tools for data-driven insights

State Reporting

Automated state compliance and reporting requirements

Student Services(5)

Discipline Management

System for tracking and managing student discipline

Guidance Services

Tools for student guidance and counseling services

Health Services

Health and wellness tracking for students

Special Education Management

Tools for managing special education programs and IEP processes

Student Services

Tools and modules for student support services

Support(4)

24/7 Customer SupportPremium

Round-the-clock support via phone and online channels

Consulting ServicesPremium

Expert consulting services for implementation and optimization

Implementation SupportPremium

Dedicated implementation specialists for smooth system transition

Professional Development CenterPremium

Self-paced training courses and professional development resources

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for Skyward. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Skyward alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 38 features.

Buy Skyward

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Buying Skyward saves ~$55,440 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 38 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

1 known integrations