Edsby vs. ELMO Software

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Edsby
Score 8.6 out of 10
Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
Edsby is a cloud-based learning management system (LMS) for K-12 school districts that uses web and mobile technologies to connect teachers, students, parents and administrators in new ways. This LMS allows students and parents to check grades, attendance, homework and more from a browser, tablet or mobile phone. The vendor says what sets this LMS apart from others is that Edsby is designed specifically for the special requirements and needs of K-12. To make district-wide…
$5
per user/per year
ELMO Software
Score 7.5 out of 10
N/A
ELMO Software (ASX:ELO) is a cloud-based solution that helps thousands of organisations across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to manage their people, process and pay. ELMO solutions span the entire employee lifecycle from ‘hire to retire’. They can be used together or stand-alone, and are configurable according to an organisation’s unique processes and workflows.N/A
Pricing
EdsbyELMO Software
Editions & Modules
Edsby
5+
per user/per year
No answers on this topic
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
EdsbyELMO Software
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesYes
Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
Additional DetailsEdsby charges an up-front fee for initial integration. There are also annual costs, variable with the number of students. Parent, teacher and administrator accounts are free. Certain other features are charged for annually. Special pricing applies for private schools. Contact Edsby for details.
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EdsbyELMO Software
Features
EdsbyELMO Software
Learning Management
Comparison of Learning Management features of Product A and Product B
Edsby
8.2
5 Ratings
0% below category average
ELMO Software
-
Ratings
Course authoring8.64 Ratings00 Ratings
Course catalog or library9.14 Ratings00 Ratings
Player/Portal9.14 Ratings00 Ratings
Mobile friendly6.75 Ratings00 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications8.85 Ratings00 Ratings
Assignments8.85 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning administration8.84 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics4.23 Ratings00 Ratings
Social learning8.85 Ratings00 Ratings
Single Sign On (SSO) Enabled Learning8.84 Ratings00 Ratings
Human Resource Management
Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Product A and Product B
Edsby
-
Ratings
ELMO Software
7.9
11 Ratings
3% below category average
Employee demographic data00 Ratings8.09 Ratings
Job profiles and administration00 Ratings7.78 Ratings
Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.27 Ratings
Organizational charting00 Ratings8.38 Ratings
Organization and location management00 Ratings7.88 Ratings
Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.65 Ratings
Payroll Management
Comparison of Payroll Management features of Product A and Product B
Edsby
-
Ratings
ELMO Software
8.1
5 Ratings
0% below category average
Pay calculation00 Ratings8.25 Ratings
Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings8.14 Ratings
Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.23 Ratings
Reimbursement management00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
Leave and Attendance Management
Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Product A and Product B
Edsby
-
Ratings
ELMO Software
8.5
3 Ratings
4% above category average
Approval workflow00 Ratings8.53 Ratings
Balance details00 Ratings8.53 Ratings
Employee Self Service
Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Product A and Product B
Edsby
-
Ratings
ELMO Software
7.9
10 Ratings
4% below category average
View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings8.05 Ratings
Update personal information00 Ratings8.010 Ratings
View company policy documentation00 Ratings8.26 Ratings
Employee recognition00 Ratings7.66 Ratings
HR Reporting
Comparison of HR Reporting features of Product A and Product B
Edsby
-
Ratings
ELMO Software
7.7
6 Ratings
2% above category average
Report builder00 Ratings7.56 Ratings
Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.76 Ratings
Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
Onboarding
Comparison of Onboarding features of Product A and Product B
Edsby
-
Ratings
ELMO Software
7.8
7 Ratings
2% below category average
New hire portal00 Ratings8.26 Ratings
Manager tracking tools00 Ratings7.44 Ratings
Performance and Goals
Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Product A and Product B
Edsby
-
Ratings
ELMO Software
7.8
8 Ratings
3% below category average
Individual goal setting00 Ratings8.28 Ratings
Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings8.08 Ratings
Performance tracking00 Ratings7.38 Ratings
Performance Management
Comparison of Performance Management features of Product A and Product B
Edsby
-
Ratings
ELMO Software
7.6
10 Ratings
4% below category average
Performance plans00 Ratings7.710 Ratings
Performance improvement plans00 Ratings7.710 Ratings
Review status tracking00 Ratings6.78 Ratings
Review reminders00 Ratings7.79 Ratings
Multiple review frequency00 Ratings8.29 Ratings
Succession Planning
Comparison of Succession Planning features of Product A and Product B
Edsby
-
Ratings
ELMO Software
7.4
7 Ratings
5% below category average
Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings7.96 Ratings
Candidate ranking00 Ratings7.66 Ratings
Candidate search00 Ratings6.45 Ratings
Candidate development00 Ratings7.96 Ratings
Recruiting / ATS
Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Product A and Product B
Edsby
-
Ratings
ELMO Software
7.5
5 Ratings
2% below category average
Job Requisition Management00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
Company Website Posting00 Ratings7.74 Ratings
Publish to Social Media00 Ratings7.32 Ratings
Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings6.82 Ratings
Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings7.82 Ratings
Applicant Tracking00 Ratings7.53 Ratings
Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings7.94 Ratings
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User Ratings
EdsbyELMO Software
Likelihood to Recommend
8.6
(8 ratings)
8.5
(15 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(1 ratings)
Usability
8.8
(6 ratings)
8.0
(15 ratings)
Availability
-
(0 ratings)
8.2
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
7.6
(8 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
4.5
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
-
(0 ratings)
6.4
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
EdsbyELMO Software
Likelihood to Recommend
Edsby
I use only Edsby - I have no use for a google classroom as well as an Edsby page. I try to convince and how teachers how easy it is to use only one system
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ELMO Software
The performance review process is clear and easy to complete, for both employee and manager. I have experienced this in both roles, with my own staff, and undergoing my own review with my manager. I haven't experienced scenarios where it is less appropriate, I think our HR department customised the software well to our needs.
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Pros
Edsby
  • It has a home page viewable by students in which there is a Journal space. Teachers can post reminders for example for homework or upcoming events.
  • EDSBY has a place where one can create Folders or Unit Assessments which students can access and if need be print themselves a copy of the assessment. These folders can be used for different unit work or for something that is used throughout the semester. For instance, information on The Writing Process is in a folder, as are major assessments.
  • It's easy to set up the Grade Book because of the automatic choices that are offered for semester work and culminating work. Weights can be edited and categories of assessment can be changed quickly, if needed.
  • If you have a problem, you can ask for help from someone in the school or in the system who knows about the program, or you can send a message to EDSBY, and they are very quick in replying with a fix.
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ELMO Software
  • Has extensive courses library (theory and video library).
  • Very responsive, resourceful and efficient support team.
  • Stuff survey - great range of available templates.
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Cons
Edsby
  • Edsby could make the sorting and collecting of information such as attendance easier.
  • Enhancements to the messaging system are needed - sorting into folders, searching, etc.
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ELMO Software
  • Help seems unavailable.
  • A guide or how-to would be extremely appreciated - I haven't found any, at least for user level.
  • User interface could follow a more standard/familiar approach.
  • Some panes should be collapsible (e.g. the right "Work Flow" area, which gives very little help).
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Usability
Edsby
The user interface is widely modelled on a web 2.0 design (e.g. Facebook). This is not a criticism per se, as it makes moving around the site very easy and familiar. The mobile site is also very well designed, it makes good use of space and is also easy to navigate.
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ELMO Software
Once I learned the specific way of doing things, the software became very logical and ergonomic. It is easy to use and is an excellent resource for many of the specific tasks required for my role, especially in relation to staff onboarding and management. It is also excellent as a resource for my own personal HR information.
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Support Rating
Edsby
No answers on this topic
ELMO Software
I am not sure whether you are asking how the learning & development team rates ELMO Software or how ELMO supports our team when issues arise with the software? It is not my decision to purchase the software nor am I involved with the maintenance of the software.
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Implementation Rating
Edsby
No answers on this topic
ELMO Software
I was not involved
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Alternatives Considered
Edsby
Edsby and Google Classroom are two entirely different services, yet they can be used together with increased learning effectiveness as the result. When used in tandem, they combine the best features of both platforms and blend them together to get the best learning platform possible.
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ELMO Software
Aspen is more straightforward in creating a course of personal development recognized by our industry, but your ELMO Software is generally easier to use. As the workforce in our company is very often built by the majority of people with basic academic background education, IE they often have only just completed year 10... it is very important your element of making it easy to understand, using simple words and clear explained multiple choices in the final quiz
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Professional Services
Edsby
No answers on this topic
ELMO Software
Did not use
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Return on Investment
Edsby
  • Better customer service, in the sense that students know clearly what they need to do, and when they need to do it.
  • Better customer service, in that it is easier for teachers to contact parents, with the lap top in front of them and all the relevant data on student progress or lack thereof in front of them.
  • Better customer service, in that students can email the teacher directly through EDSBY to ask a question or see clarification, or make a request.
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ELMO Software
  • It has been helpful
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ScreenShots

Edsby Screenshots

Screenshot of the student's dashboard view in EdsbyScreenshot of private teacher observations of students in Edsby, taggedScreenshot of mobile Edsby clients available for iOS and AndroidScreenshot of a teacher's view of an Edsby class, the heart of the Edsby learning and analytics platformScreenshot of the teacher's view of a class gradebook in the Edsby learning and analytics platformScreenshot of a student eportfolio in the Edsby learning and analytics platform