PowerSchool eSchoolPLUS vs. Schoology Learning

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
PowerSchool eSchoolPLUS
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
eSchoolPLUS is a student information system for managing student demographics, grades, scheduling & attendance, discipline & report cards, and other information in k-12. eSchoolPLUS was developed by Sungard K-12 Education which was acquired by PowerSchool in March 2017. It is now owned and supported by PowerSchool.N/A
Schoology Learning
Score 9.6 out of 10
N/A
Schoology aims to combine as many parts of the learning process as possible into a single platform for K-12 students. By doing this they aim to simplify the learning experience for students, parents, and teachers.N/A
Pricing
PowerSchool eSchoolPLUSSchoology Learning
Editions & Modules
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Schoology Basic
Free
Schoology Enterprise
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
PowerSchool eSchoolPLUSSchoology Learning
Free Trial
NoNo
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsReach out to the vendor for pricing options based on your needs.
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Community Pulse
PowerSchool eSchoolPLUSSchoology Learning
Considered Both Products
PowerSchool eSchoolPLUS
Chose PowerSchool eSchoolPLUS
eSchoolPLUS was much easier to use at all levels of our organization. The ability to input grades vs. the competencies and standards-based assessments given in primary and intermediate grades as a game changer. Many of our district employees prefer eSchoolPLUS hands down.
Schoology Learning

No answer on this topic

Top Pros
Top Cons
Features
PowerSchool eSchoolPLUSSchoology Learning
Student and Faculty Administration
Comparison of Student and Faculty Administration features of Product A and Product B
PowerSchool eSchoolPLUS
8.4
1 Ratings
1% above category average
Schoology Learning
-
Ratings
Integrations with 3rd-Party Education Technology10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Online Registration Management5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
District Communications, such as messaging and alerting5.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Roster Management10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Platform Customization10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Teacher Self-Service6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Student Data Security10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Community Support8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Class Scheduling9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
State and National-level Reporting10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Compliance Support10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Teacher and Parent Mobile Application8.01 Ratings00 Ratings
Learning Management
Comparison of Learning Management features of Product A and Product B
PowerSchool eSchoolPLUS
-
Ratings
Schoology Learning
6.4
40 Ratings
25% below category average
Course authoring00 Ratings6.038 Ratings
Course catalog or library00 Ratings6.027 Ratings
Player/Portal00 Ratings8.129 Ratings
Learning content00 Ratings6.933 Ratings
Mobile friendly00 Ratings6.438 Ratings
Progress tracking & certifications00 Ratings7.334 Ratings
Assignments00 Ratings5.640 Ratings
Compliance management00 Ratings8.723 Ratings
Learning administration00 Ratings4.633 Ratings
Learning reporting & analytics00 Ratings5.237 Ratings
Social learning00 Ratings5.335 Ratings
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PowerSchool eSchoolPLUSSchoology Learning
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User Ratings
PowerSchool eSchoolPLUSSchoology Learning
Likelihood to Recommend
9.9
(6 ratings)
4.7
(113 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
4.5
(6 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
3.9
(9 ratings)
Availability
7.0
(1 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
Performance
8.0
(1 ratings)
6.4
(1 ratings)
Support Rating
-
(0 ratings)
1.0
(9 ratings)
Online Training
-
(0 ratings)
4.5
(1 ratings)
Product Scalability
7.0
(1 ratings)
3.6
(1 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
-
(0 ratings)
7.3
(1 ratings)
User Testimonials
PowerSchool eSchoolPLUSSchoology Learning
Likelihood to Recommend
PowerSchool Group LLC
It is well suited for Charter Schools. I say charter schools because most charts are built from the ground up, and using a specific set of tools from PowerSchool will help all departments to work seamlessly together. The hardest part of the education process is being able to track your own payroll, PD, overtime hours, emails and messages, grades and documentation for students. Schools in perpetual existence have a hard time converting all their documents and processes to a brand new portal. However, new schools, private schools, charter schools, even new online universities would have an easier and much more effective time purchasing and using every single tool that comes from PowerSchool. I believe that it is bigger than just using eSchoolPLUS for education, but using efinance, and atrieve are important also. In terms of eSchoolPLUS it is useful in all schools because it does make the teacher's jobs easier. Managing curriculum, lesson and grade data is quick and easy and engagement is relatively simple on the website and on my mobile iPhone.
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PowerSchool Group LLC
Schoology does the job well enough, but there are enough areas of contention that make advanced use of the system unwieldy. District staff does not have easy reporting ability to determine adoption and use of the platform without having to export to another program for analysis. The reliability of the system is a huge pain point as we need to deliver the curriculum but cannot count on it being available when we need to use it.
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Pros
PowerSchool Group LLC
  • One-stop resource for student data, from test scores to medical alerts.
  • Parent information, including contact and custody details, are readily accessible.
  • Clean and easy-to-use format makes finding what you need very easy.
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PowerSchool Group LLC
  • Assessments - Much more interactive and have more grading options than Google Forms
  • Auto-rostering - We are able to use Infinite Campus to automatically roster classes and there are no extra steps
  • Family/Guardian access - Schoology allows families to have a sign in and see student grades & work.
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Cons
PowerSchool Group LLC
  • It can be difficult to find information when first beginning with it.
  • It can take many steps to perform one task.
  • Can run slowly on certain networks.
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PowerSchool Group LLC
  • While this product constantly seeks to make improvements, certain features need tweaking. As educators enroll in various courses, these course tend to accumulate. If the educator is not an administrator of the course, it is next to impossible to get out.
  • Switching from one course/group to another course/group takes several steps. Not always easy to find the course/group needed.
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Likelihood to Renew
PowerSchool Group LLC
No answers on this topic
PowerSchool Group LLC
While we have taken time to re-evaluate our selected 1:1 devices, Schoology's impact on student learning is unquestioned. Students are able to connect with other learners, create and share products of their learning, and develop their digital fluency through their use of Schoology.
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Usability
PowerSchool Group LLC
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PowerSchool Group LLC
It's very easy to use Schoology. As with any LMS, it helps to learn some tips and tricks prior to getting started. But, each item is clearly indicated within the platform. If I want to add materials, it is right at the top of my screen. If I want to view the calendar, it is indicated to the right of my screen. Navigating a course and the platform is quite straightforward. Additionally, the benefit of Schoology's help center and user community makes asking and answering questions quick and easy.
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Reliability and Availability
PowerSchool Group LLC
This would be the same reasoning as in the previous question. It is all about having enough bandwidth to run it across your district and buildings.
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PowerSchool Group LLC
Generally good, but issue self-reporting has become a problem. When there are issues, it can be 20 minutes to an hour before it gets noted on the status page
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Performance
PowerSchool Group LLC
Reports do run in a reasonable amount of time based upon the number of entries you are working with. You are also able to continue working on other areas while the report is being created so your device is not tied up during this process.
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PowerSchool Group LLC
Course saves or transfers can take several minutes and up to an hour
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Support Rating
PowerSchool Group LLC
No answers on this topic
PowerSchool Group LLC
We have county-level support and district-level support, but their HELP page offers everything that is needed to answer questions and to find "how-to" information for staff. This includes video and written directions for every available feature. Schoology has also worked with our district to improve their product.
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In-Person Training
PowerSchool Group LLC
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PowerSchool Group LLC
Too surface level with no follow-up. A
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Online Training
PowerSchool Group LLC
No answers on this topic
PowerSchool Group LLC
Sit and get with very little hands-on time. 5 minutes to try out a feature/question type, etc. is not enough time. Once your training is done, there is no option for new employees to get that training without having to rebook and pay for the training again. If you pay for basic training, that should be available to a district to use in the future.
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Alternatives Considered
PowerSchool Group LLC
PowerSchool eSchoolPLUS effectively allowed for access to all data, while enabling links to other critical PowerSchool platforms like Kickboard, Enrollment, and other software platforms.
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PowerSchool Group LLC
I have taught using both Edmodo and Google Classroom. While both were easier than Schoology was to get in the beginning, Schoology is infinitely more powerful than either of them was. I can do so much more, and differentiate so much easier using Schoology than I could with either of my previous LMSs.
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Scalability
PowerSchool Group LLC
There are days when PowerSchool can be very slow when loading. You definitely have to make sure you have the bandwidth in your district to run the platform appropriately.
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PowerSchool Group LLC
We use it 5-12 so scalability is not an issue but sharing materials between departments including common assessments is difficult without paying for add-on features
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Return on Investment
PowerSchool Group LLC
  • Our Return on Investment is high, as it makes our jobs easier, allowing us more time to troubleshoot and train staff instead of digging for student information.
  • Overall our business objective is to store and access student information quickly, efficiently, and securely. eSchoolPLUS allows us to do that.
  • eSchoolPLUS has no negative impact on our ROI. Sometimes, after an update, there is a learning curve and bug fixes that need to be worked around, but in general, it is a great product and there is little downtime for our organization.
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PowerSchool Group LLC
  • Using Schoology to build a foundation for a blended learning model has helped increase my students ABC rate between 15-20% in all classes!
  • Using Schoology is forcing my students to become responsible for their own learning!
  • The only negative thing I have encountered is the students resistance to change!
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ScreenShots

Schoology Learning Screenshots

Screenshot of Example of Schoology’s course dashboard.