Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 01, 2023
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Alma or Aspen SIS?
Aspen SIS is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Alma, and Alma is rated higher (90/100) than Aspen SIS (59/100).
Looking for the right School Management solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
Alma Vs. Follett Corporation
Alma:
Alma simplifies school management by bringing together administrative functions and student and classroom information in one simple, easy to use platform.
Intuitive design and search reduce the time needed to complete common tasks, so administrators can quickly and easily manage courses, classes, generate reports, and monitor the status of tea...
Follett Corporation: Follett Corporation was founded in 1873 when Charles M. Barnes opened a used book store in his home in Wheaton, Illinois, USA. He sold new and used textbooks, stationary and school supplies. C.W. Follett joined the company in 1901 as a stock clerk. The company soon evolved into a wholesaler, selling used books throughout the Midwest and as far away...
Who is more expensive? Alma or Aspen SIS?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of School Management software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Alma and Aspen SIS.
Alma price starts at $500 per year , On a scale between 1 to 10 Alma is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of School Management software. Aspen SIS accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Alma is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of School Management software.
Bottom line: Alma cost is around the same cost of Aspen SIS.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Alma Vs. Aspen SIS based on some of the most important and required School Management features.
Alma: We are still working to collect the list of features for Alma.
Aspen SIS: We are still working to collect the list of features for Aspen SIS.
Target customer size
Alma School Management Software serves K-12 schools and educational institutions across the United States. and Aspen SIS's target customer size include: SMBs.