Skyward

skyward.com
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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 streamlines administrative tasks, engages families, and improves educational outcomes. The platform combines student information management, school finance, human resources, and payroll functions into a single integrated system serving over 2,500 school districts since 1980.

Features

41 features across 13 categories

Administration(1)

Schedule Builder

Automated class and course scheduling system

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Automation(1)

Workflow Management

Process automation and workflow tracking

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Classroom Tools(2)

Curriculum Management

Curriculum development and course management

GradeBook

Teacher grade management and tracking system

Also in: GoGuardian

Communication(1)

Communication Tools

Internal messaging and notification system

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Core Platform(3)

Document Management

File and document storage and management

Mobile Access

Mobile app access to system functions and data

Student Information System

Comprehensive student data management and educational records system

Family Engagement(1)

Family Access

Portal for families to view student information, grades, and attendance

Finance(6)

Account Payable

Accounts payable processing and vendor management

Account Receivable

Accounts receivable and collection management

Asset Management

School asset tracking and inventory management

Budget Management

Budget planning, tracking, and reporting

Fiscal Management

Financial planning, budgeting, and accounting controls

Purchasing

Purchase order and procurement management

Also in: Keap, Namely, Justworks

Human Resources(5)

Applicant Tracking

Recruitment and job applicant management system

Employee Portal

Self-service portal for employees to manage personal information and requests

Human Resources Management

Employee records, recruitment, and personnel management

Payroll & Timeclock

Integrated payroll processing and employee time tracking system

Time Off Management

Employee leave and time-off request tracking and approval

Operations(2)

Food Service Management

School meal planning, tracking, and nutritional management

Transportation Management

Bus routing and student transportation tracking

Reporting(4)

Analytics

Data analytics and reporting capabilities

DistrictPulsePremium

Advanced data analytics tool by Skyward and Amazon Web Services

Reporting

Customizable reports and state-mandated reporting

State Reporting

Automated state compliance and data reporting

Security(2)

Access Control

Role-based access control and permissions management

Data Security

Advanced security and data protection features

Student Services(10)

Attendance Tracking

Student and staff attendance monitoring and reporting

Course Request Management

Student course selection and request processing

Discipline Management

Student discipline and behavioral incident tracking

Emergency Contact Management

Student emergency contact information storage and access

Graduation Requirements Tracking

Monitor and track student progress toward graduation requirements

Guidance & Counseling

Student guidance and counseling services management

Health Management

Student health records and health services management

Section 504 Management

504 plan tracking and accommodation management

Special Education Management

IEP and special education program tracking

Test Score Tracking

Assessment and standardized test score management

Support & Training(3)

Consulting & Support

Online support and specialist consulting services

Implementation Support

Dedicated implementation specialists to guide 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 41 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 41 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

1 known integrations

Amazon Web Services