Compare Aspen SIS and Alma - Mar 2023

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Mar 01, 2023

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Aspen SIS or Alma?

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:

Follett Corporation Vs. Alma

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...

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...

Who is more expensive? Aspen SIS or Alma?

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 Aspen SIS and Alma.

Aspen SIS accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Aspen SIS is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of School Management software. Alma price starts at $500 per year , When comparing Alma to its competitors, the software is rated 6 - similar to the average School Management software cost.

Bottom line: Aspen SIS cost is around the same cost of Alma.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Aspen SIS Vs. Alma based on some of the most important and required School Management features.

Aspen SIS: We are still working to collect the list of features for Aspen SIS.

Alma: We are still working to collect the list of features for Alma.

Target customer size

Aspen SIS's typical customers include: SMBs,

Alma School Management Software serves K-12 schools and educational institutions across the United States.

Aspen SIS

ITQlick rating
(4.2/5)

Aspen SIS is a growing cloud-based Student Information Systems (SIS) software, it is designed to support small and medium size business. Aspen SIS received a rating of 4.2 from ITQlick team. The software cost i...

Categories: Student Information Systems (SIS).

Alma

ITQlick rating
(4.2/5)

starts at $500 per year

Alma is a growing cloud-based LMS software, it is designed to support small, medium and large size business. Alma received a rating of 4.2 from ITQlick team. The software cost is considered average (3/5) when ...

Categories: LMS.

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Aspen SIS: 0 Features

We are working to collect the list of features

Alma: 0 Features

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ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
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Aspen SI...
ITQlick rating
4.2/5
Score
59/100
Pricing
6.4/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
3
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Alma
ITQlick rating
4.2/5
Score
90/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$500 per year
Functionality
3
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School E...
ITQlick rating
2.8/5
Score
85/100
Pricing
2/10
License pricing
$1.19 per feature
Functionality
3
Collegix
ITQlick rating
2.8/5
Score
84/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
4
PowerVis...
ITQlick rating
4.4/5
Score
84/100
Pricing
6/10
License pricing
$2,300 per license
Functionality
8

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.