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Description
Groundskeeper is an IT monitoring solution tailored for educational institutions and academy trusts, offering a self-hosted platform that consolidates data from various school IT systems such as servers, network devices, firewalls, backup solutions, Microsoft 365, management information systems, and other essential services into a unified dashboard. This enables IT teams to effectively track the status of their infrastructure, manage alerts, and utilize straightforward summaries along with red, amber, and green indicators to convey service health to school administrators. By operating on the school’s dedicated server, Groundskeeper ensures that all data remains within the school’s network, enhancing security and control. The software is specifically crafted to assist school IT personnel in managing diverse technological environments, identifying potential problems, and determining which systems require further attention. Its comprehensive monitoring capabilities extend across all systems linked to a school’s IT framework, with the dashboard designed to deliver operational insights to both technical staff and senior leadership, facilitating informed decision-making and efficient resource management. Ultimately, Groundskeeper aims to empower educational institutions by streamlining IT oversight and enhancing the overall effectiveness of their technology management.
Description
SchoolBrains stands out as a premier provider of data-driven solutions, empowering educators to efficiently oversee and interpret essential information regarding students and staff. With SchoolBrains, you can seamlessly access comprehensive details about your schools, classrooms, educators, students, and assessments through a user-friendly dashboard. As a dominant force in educational data solutions, SchoolBrains enables schools to consolidate their information management, eliminating the hassle of juggling multiple systems for state and school reports. Their offerings include tailored solutions for individual schools, streamlined state reporting, a diverse range of analytical reports, and dedicated training and concierge services. By fostering alignment among key stakeholders, from teachers to district leaders, SchoolBrains paves the way for achieving significant and lasting improvements in both student and faculty outcomes. Ultimately, leveraging such a cohesive platform ensures that every educational goal is met with precision and insight.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Action1
Yes
Active Directory
Yes
Cisco Meraki
Yes
FortiGate NGFW
Yes
Microsoft 365
Yes
Synology DiskStation Manager
Yes
Veeam Data Platform
Yes
WatchGuard Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
Yes
WatchGuard Network Security
Yes
Integrations
Action1
No
Active Directory
No
Cisco Meraki
No
FortiGate NGFW
No
Microsoft 365
No
Synology DiskStation Manager
No
Veeam Data Platform
No
WatchGuard Endpoint Protection Platform (EPP)
No
WatchGuard Network Security
No
Pricing Details
£0
The Community Edition is free and includes five connectors. Pro is free during early access for the first 100 schools that request it, until version 1.0 and at least August 31, 2027. Planned version 1.0 pricing is £100/year per primary-phase school, £250/year per secondary- or other-phase school, and £100/year per group for Central, plus a Pro license for each school.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
Yes
Pricing Details
$200 per month
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
No
On-Premises
Yes
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
Yes
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
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
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
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
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
RSJ Software Ltd
Founded
2026
Country
United Kingdom
Website
groundskeeper.rsjsoftware.com
Vendor Details
Company Name
SchoolBrains
Founded
2003
Country
United States
Website
www.schoolbrains.com
Product Features
IT Infrastructure Monitoring
Alerts / Notifications
Yes
Application Monitoring
Yes
Bandwidth Monitoring
Yes
Capacity Planning
Yes
Configuration Change Management
No
Data Movement Monitoring
No
Health Monitoring
Yes
Multi-Platform Support
No
Performance Monitoring
Yes
Point-in-Time Visibility
No
Reporting / Analytics
Yes
Virtual Machine Monitoring
Yes
Product Features
Classroom Management
Attendance Management
No
Block Websites/Applications
Yes
Built in LMS
Yes
Collaboration Tools
No
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
No
Class Summary
No
Curve Scores
No
Grade Calculations
No
Individualized Assessments
No
Lesson Planning
No
Parent Portal
No
Progress Reports
No
Report Cards
No
Teacher Dashboard
No
Weighted Assignments
No
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
Yes
Vocational / Trade Schools
No