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Description
Alma is a connected education platform serving independent schools, charter schools, school networks, districts of every size, state-level education organizations, departments of education, and other PreK-12 organizations.
For schools and districts, Alma combines a future-ready student information system with tools for teaching and learning, enrollment, communications, payments, analytics, AI, data management, interoperability, integrations, and state reporting. Educators and administrators can manage student records, attendance, schedules, grades, assignments, transcripts, report cards, admissions, registration, family engagement, fees, and compliance through intuitive, configurable workflows.
Alma supports traditional, standards-based, and progressive grading. District and multi-school capabilities provide centralized visibility, consistent data practices, configurable roles and permissions, and school-level flexibility. Reporting and analytics help organizations strengthen data quality and turn timely information into action.
Alma connects with existing education technology through its App Center, Public API, OneRoster, Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology, and Microsoft Teams Grade Sync.
Alma’s broader platform brings state-level expertise in education data collection, validation, interoperability, reporting, analytics, and information management, supporting a more connected continuum from student to state.
Across 44 states and 61 countries, Alma supports education organizations whose data impacts more than six million students.
Description
Since more than ten years, Edsby®, a social learning environment, has placed connections between people and not just documents at the heart of K-12 education all over the globe.
Edsby allows in-class, hybrid, and online learning and rich communication between students and teachers. All of this is aimed at ensuring student success in K-12.
Edsby is used by schools districts, states and provinces, as well as countries, for assessment, reporting, analytics, student well-being, and learning management. Edsby offers a unique set of capabilities within a single platform that is tailored to the needs for all levels of students, K-6 and 7-12. It also features a familiar, social-style user interface.
Edsby is used in every district by K-12 schools, including the 10 largest in North America. The New Zealand Ministry of Education has licensed Edsby for national use and it has been awarded more than 60 industry distinctions and awards.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
Microsoft Teams
Yes
Backboard
Yes
Canvas
Yes
Cisco Webex
No
Clever
Yes
Destiny Software
Yes
Google Classroom
Yes
Google Workspace
No
McGraw-Hill Connect
Yes
Microsoft Azure
No
Integrations
Microsoft Teams
Yes
Backboard
No
Canvas
No
Cisco Webex
Yes
Clever
No
Destiny Software
No
Google Classroom
No
Google Workspace
Yes
McGraw-Hill Connect
No
Microsoft Azure
Yes
Pricing Details
Pricing is provided by custom quote and varies based on the organization’s size, structure, selected capabilities, and implementation requirements. Contact Alma to discuss your needs and receive a tailored proposal.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
On request
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
Alma Technologies, Inc.
Founded
2012
Country
United States
Website
www.getalma.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
Edsby
Founded
2010
Country
United States
Website
www.edsby.com
Product Features
Admissions and Enrollment
Application Management
Yes
Assessment Management
Yes
Candidate Management
Yes
Colleges / Universities
No
Evaluation Management
Yes
Fee Management
Yes
Financial Aid Management
Yes
Forms Management
Yes
K-12
Yes
Recruiting Management
Yes
Scoring
Yes
Self Service Portal
Yes
Classroom Management
Attendance Management
Yes
Block Websites/Applications
Yes
Built in LMS
Yes
Collaboration Tools
Yes
For Classroom
Yes
For Labs
Yes
Internet Usage Monitoring
Yes
Real-time Chat
Yes
Remote Access/Control
Yes
Report Cards
Yes
Support Audio/Images/Video
Yes
Tests/Assessments
Yes
Transcripts
Yes
View Student Monitors
No
Gradebook
Attendance Tracking
Yes
Class Summary
Yes
Curve Scores
Yes
Grade Calculations
Yes
Individualized Assessments
Yes
Lesson Planning
Yes
Parent Portal
Yes
Progress Reports
Yes
Report Cards
Yes
Teacher Dashboard
Yes
Weighted Assignments
Yes
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Academic / Education
Yes
Asynchronous Learning
Yes
Blended Learning
Yes
Built-In Course Authoring
No
Corporate / Business
No
Customizable
Yes
Gamification
No
Learner Portal
Yes
Mobile Learning
Yes
Open Source
No
SCORM Compliance
Yes
Synchronous Learning
Yes
Video Conferencing
Yes
eCommerce
No
eLearning Companies
Yes
School Management
Bookstore Management
No
Cafeteria Management
No
Curriculum Management
Yes
Facility Management
Yes
Financial Management
Yes
Higher Education
No
Housing Management
No
Independent / Private
Yes
K-12
Yes
Library Management
No
Online Calendar
Yes
Online Payments
Yes
Parent / Student Portal
Yes
Preschool
No
Reporting/Analytics
Yes
School District
Yes
Special Education
Yes
Vocational / Trade Schools
No
Student Information System
Attendance Tracking
Yes
Class Registration
Yes
Class Schedule
Yes
Classroom Management
Yes
Electronic Assignments & Tests
Yes
Financial Aid Management
No
Gradebook
Yes
Higher Education
Yes
Online Payments
Yes
Parent Portal
Yes
Progress Reports
Yes
Product Features
Classroom Management
Attendance Management
Yes
Block Websites/Applications
Yes
Built in LMS
Yes
Collaboration Tools
Yes
For Classroom
Yes
For Labs
No
Internet Usage Monitoring
No
Real-time Chat
Yes
Remote Access/Control
Yes
Report Cards
Yes
Support Audio/Images/Video
Yes
Tests/Assessments
Yes
Transcripts
Yes
View Student Monitors
No
Gradebook
Attendance Tracking
Yes
Class Summary
Yes
Curve Scores
Yes
Grade Calculations
Yes
Individualized Assessments
No
Lesson Planning
Yes
Parent Portal
Yes
Progress Reports
Yes
Report Cards
Yes
Teacher Dashboard
Yes
Weighted Assignments
Yes
K-12
Attendance Tracking
Yes
Classroom Management
Yes
Communication Management
Yes
Curriculum Management
Yes
Enrollment Management
No
Financial Management
No
Parent Portal
Yes
Progress Reports
Yes
Skill Testing
Yes
Student Information / Records
Yes
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Academic / Education
Yes
Asynchronous Learning
Yes
Blended Learning
Yes
Built-In Course Authoring
Yes
Corporate / Business
No
Customizable
No
Gamification
No
Learner Portal
Yes
Mobile Learning
Yes
Open Source
No
SCORM Compliance
Yes
Synchronous Learning
Yes
Video Conferencing
Yes
eCommerce
Yes
eLearning Companies
Yes
School Management
Bookstore Management
No
Cafeteria Management
No
Curriculum Management
Yes
Facility Management
No
Financial Management
No
Higher Education
No
Housing Management
No
Independent / Private
Yes
K-12
Yes
Library Management
No
Online Calendar
Yes
Online Payments
Yes
Parent / Student Portal
Yes
Preschool
No
Reporting/Analytics
Yes
School District
Yes
Special Education
No
Vocational / Trade Schools
No