--- title: "Best Higher Education Software 2026 | Capterra" description: "Find the top Higher Education software of 2026 on Capterra. Based on millions of verified user reviews - compare and filter for whats important to you to find the best tools for your needs." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/higher-education-software/" page_type: "category" language: "en" --- # Best Higher Education Software ## OnBoard Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (1,060 reviews) Profile: [OnBoard](https://www.capterra.com/p/179015/OnBoard-Board-Portal/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? OnBoard is a leading board management software trusted by 6,000+ organizations. Experience the difference—start your free trial today. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Responsive customer assistance - Real-time collaborative platform Cons: - Limited page customization options - High cost for features #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Document Management: 5.0 rating - Activity Dashboard: 5.0 rating - Alerts/Notifications: 5.0 rating - Drag & Drop: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Search/Filter: 4.5 rating - Collaboration Tools: 5.0 rating - Communication Management: 5.0 rating - Customizable Branding: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Paul M. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees Published: March 4, 2021 > "New to the Onboard portal, but, it is the ease of use and how intuitive the platform is that interested our organization along with its overall utility." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (1,060 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Tatsiana K. Reviewer details: Computer Software, 51-200 employees Published: May 14, 2026 > "The section that allows you to simply drag documents into a binder and create something within seconds is alright." ### Integrations tab OnBoard connects with 11+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/179015/OnBoard-Board-Portal/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Google Drive: 4.8 rating - Zoom Workplace: 4.5 rating - Microsoft 365: 4.3 rating - Microsoft Teams: 2.0 rating - Microsoft Outlook: 4.6 rating - iCloud: 4.6 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Ranya T. Reviewer details: Education Management, 51-200 employees Published: September 12, 2022 > "Good integration and user-friendly, similar to MS products which is good." --- ## Blackbaud Award Management Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (30 reviews) Profile: [Blackbaud Award Management](https://www.capterra.com/p/140271/AcademicWorks/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Blackbaud Award Management helps higher ed institutions transform their student awards programs and revolutionize stewardship practices #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.4 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.2 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Student Information/Records: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Heather S. Reviewer details: Education Management, 1,001-5,000 employees Published: May 31, 2021 > "The software allows for an easy student user experience." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (30 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Heather S. Reviewer details: Education Management, 1,001-5,000 employees Published: May 31, 2021 > "The software allows for an easy student user experience." ### Integrations tab Blackbaud Award Management connects with 1+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/140271/AcademicWorks/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Decisions: 4.6 rating --- ## LeadSquared Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (167 reviews) Profile: [LeadSquared](https://www.capterra.com/p/130199/LeadSquared/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? A complete Higher Education CRM for student acquisition, application tracking, student journey tracking, enrolment, and more. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.3 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.3 out of 5 - Features: 4.2 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.2 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Performance Metrics: 4.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: shikha Y. Reviewer details: Consumer Goods, 10,001+ employees Published: March 25, 2026 > "My overall experience with LeadSquared has been positive—it’s easy to use, helps streamline lead management, and improves sales efficiency, though there’s some room for improvement in customization and performance." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 (167 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: shikha Y. Reviewer details: Consumer Goods, 10,001+ employees Published: March 25, 2026 > "My overall experience with LeadSquared has been positive—it’s easy to use, helps streamline lead management, and improves sales efficiency, though there’s some room for improvement in customization and performance." ### Integrations tab LeadSquared connects with 21+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/130199/LeadSquared/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Salesforce Sales Cloud: 4.4 rating - Google Analytics 360: 4.7 rating - Shopify: 4.5 rating - Acuity Scheduling: 4.8 rating - Freshdesk: 4.5 rating - GoTo Webinar: 4.5 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Anirudh A. Reviewer details: Real Estate, 51-200 employees Published: February 16, 2023 > "Endless possibilities of integrations." --- ## Element451 Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (7 reviews) Profile: [Element451 ](https://www.capterra.com/p/181019/Element451/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Element451 is higher ed's most advanced AI-Powered student engagement CRM. Connect with students better with an all-in-one platform. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.4 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $20000.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Student Portal: Not available - Learning Management: Not available - Student Information/Records: Not available - Activity Dashboard: Not available - Communication Management: Not available - Alerts/Notifications: Not available - Curriculum Management: Not available - Assessment Management: Not available - Document Management: Available - Scheduling: Available - Class Scheduling: Not available - Self Service Portal: Available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (7 reviews) ### Integrations tab Element451 connects with 8+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/181019/Element451/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - PayPal: 4.6 rating - Microsoft Excel: 4.8 rating - Google Sheets: 4.7 rating - Stripe: 4.6 rating - Zapier: 4.7 rating - Airtable: 4.6 rating - Google Maps: 4.7 rating - authorize.net: 4.5 rating --- ## Modern Campus Lifelong Learning Rating: 3.9 out of 5 (36 reviews) Profile: [Modern Campus Lifelong Learning](https://www.capterra.com/p/107742/Lifelong-Learning/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Modern Campus Lifelong Learning helps institutions serve non-traditional students better & manage the entire student lifecycle. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 3.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.3 out of 5 - Features: 3.8 out of 5 - Value for Money: 3.5 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $23988.00 Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Student Portal: Available - Learning Management: Not available - Student Information/Records: Available - Activity Dashboard: Not available - Communication Management: Available - Alerts/Notifications: Available - Curriculum Management: Available - Assessment Management: Available - Document Management: Not available - Scheduling: Available - Class Scheduling: Available - Self Service Portal: Available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 3.6 out of 5 (36 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Julia B. Reviewer details: Higher Education, 10,001+ employees Published: April 26, 2021 > "Great company, great customer service, good product to replace our in-house custom build old system" ### Integrations tab Modern Campus Lifelong Learning connects with 12+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/107742/Lifelong-Learning/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - PayPal: 4.6 rating - WordPress: 4.6 rating - Canvas: 4.6 rating - Moodle: 4.3 rating - Marketo Engage: 4.3 rating - Salesforce Marketing Cloud Account Engagement: 4.1 rating - Drupal: 4.2 rating - Class for Web: 4.2 rating - Salesforce Platform: 4.4 rating --- ## Modern Campus CMS Rating: 4.9 out of 5 (14 reviews) Profile: [Modern Campus CMS](https://www.capterra.com/p/219748/CMS/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Modern Campus CMS is a web content management system purpose built for higher ed & is trusted by 450+ institutions. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.7 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per User, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Student Portal: Not available - Learning Management: Not available - Student Information/Records: Not available - Activity Dashboard: Available - Communication Management: Not available - Alerts/Notifications: Available - Curriculum Management: Not available - Assessment Management: Not available - Document Management: Available - Scheduling: Not available - Class Scheduling: Not available - Self Service Portal: Not available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (14 reviews) ### Integrations tab Modern Campus CMS connects with 9+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/219748/CMS/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Google Analytics 360: 4.7 rating - Meta for Business: 4.4 rating - Twitter/X: 4.5 rating - Ellucian: 3.6 rating - Modern Campus Lifelong Learning: 3.9 rating - Modern Campus Involve: 4.1 rating - Modern Campus Message: 4.2 rating - Salesforce.org Education Cloud: 4.5 rating - Modern Campus Connected Curriculum --- ## Modern Campus Message Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (12 reviews) Profile: [Modern Campus Message](https://www.capterra.com/p/255096/Message/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Two-way text messaging platform that allows students and instructors to communicate regarding appointments, deadlines, and more. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 3.9 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.3 out of 5 - Features: 4.1 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per Feature Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - For Higher Education: 4.5 rating - Communication Management: 5.0 rating - Admissions Management: 4.0 rating - Student Information/Records: 4.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 3.9 out of 5 (12 reviews) --- ## Modern Campus Involve Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (13 reviews) Profile: [Modern Campus Involve](https://www.capterra.com/p/255274/Involve/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Involve tracks student involvement, measures learning, simplifies processes, & engages students with data-informed decision making. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.1 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5 - Features: 4.1 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per User, Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Student Information/Records: 2.0 rating - For Higher Education: 1.0 rating - Student Portal: 1.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.1 out of 5 (13 reviews) ### Integrations tab Modern Campus Involve connects with 1+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/255274/Involve/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Microsoft Teams: 4.5 rating --- ## Orbund Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (32 reviews) Profile: [Orbund](https://www.capterra.com/p/67653/Education-Management-Tools/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Complete web-based SIS for managing higher education, professional and career training. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.3 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5 - Features: 4.2 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.3 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $500.00 Pricing details: Per Feature Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Activity Dashboard: 3.0 rating - Customizable Reports: 3.0 rating - Student Information/Records: 3.0 rating - Student Portal: 3.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Reporting & Statistics: 2.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Michelle L. Reviewer details: Education Management, 11-50 employees Published: May 7, 2026 > "Enjoyed the platform and resources such as user guide for staff members to review as needed tool." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 (32 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Michelle L. Reviewer details: Education Management, 11-50 employees Published: May 7, 2026 > "Enjoyed the platform and resources such as user guide for staff members to review as needed tool." ### Integrations tab Orbund connects with 5+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/67653/Education-Management-Tools/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - PayPal: 4.5 rating - Moodle: 3.5 rating - Blackboard: 4.1 rating - Schoology: 4.4 rating - authorize.net: 4.0 rating --- ## Campus Cafe Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (19 reviews) Profile: [Campus Cafe](https://www.capterra.com/p/2191/Campus-Cafe/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Campus Cafe Software is an all-in-one Student Information System that manages Admissions, Registration, Billing, Financial Aid, Career. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.3 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5 - Features: 4.6 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.7 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $1200.00 Pricing details: Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Admissions Management: 4.5 rating - Attendance Management: 5.0 rating - Financial Aid Management: 4.0 rating - Self Service Portal: 4.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.3 out of 5 (19 reviews) ### Integrations tab Campus Cafe connects with 18+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/2191/Campus-Cafe/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Google Workspace: 4.7 rating - Gmail: 4.8 rating - Docusign: 5.0 rating - Zapier: 4.7 rating - Microsoft Outlook: 4.5 rating - Microsoft Azure: 4.6 rating - RingEX: 4.2 rating - Schoology: 4.4 rating - Brightspace: 4.2 rating --- ## TrueDialog Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (21 reviews) Profile: [TrueDialog](https://www.capterra.com/p/144641/TrueDialog/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Boost enrollment & retention with the No.1 Higher Ed SMS Texting Solution. Mass texting & personalized 2-way dialog at scale. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.6 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.8 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $119.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Student Portal: Not available - Learning Management: Not available - Student Information/Records: Not available - Activity Dashboard: Available - Communication Management: Available - Alerts/Notifications: Available - Curriculum Management: Not available - Assessment Management: Not available - Document Management: Not available - Scheduling: Available - Class Scheduling: Not available - Self Service Portal: Available ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (21 reviews) ### Integrations tab TrueDialog connects with 8+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/144641/TrueDialog/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Salesforce Sales Cloud: 4.4 rating - Microsoft 365: 4.6 rating - HubSpot CRM: 4.5 rating - Marketo Engage: 4.3 rating - Salesforce Marketing Cloud: 4.2 rating - SMS API: 4.7 rating - Oracle Eloqua Marketing Automation: 4.0 rating - Dynamics 365 Customer Insights: 4.5 rating --- ## Classe365 Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (165 reviews) Profile: [Classe365](https://www.capterra.com/p/135075/Classe365/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Classe365 is a modern student management software with SIS, LMS & CRM features for running schools, colleges, universities & academies #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.8 out of 5 - Features: 4.6 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.7 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $100.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Communication Management: 4.3 rating - Third-Party Integrations: 4.3 rating - Activity Dashboard: 4.0 rating - Admissions Management: 4.5 rating #### Lowest rated features - Customizable Reports: 3.0 rating - Assessment Management: 3.3 rating - Attendance Management: 3.5 rating - Student Management: 3.5 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Sarah Z. Reviewer details: Education Management, 11-50 employees Published: May 23, 2025 > "I love its intuitive interface, seamless communication tools, and mobile accessibility, making it easy to manage courses, assignments, and grades." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (165 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: John C. Reviewer details: Higher Education, 11-50 employees Published: October 7, 2025 > "With each new module we have reduced our administrative time allowing us to better support our students and provide necessary data to our administration." ### Integrations tab Classe365 connects with 11+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/135075/Classe365/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - PayPal: 4.0 rating - Google Workspace: 4.5 rating - Microsoft 365: 5.0 rating - Canvas: 4.6 rating - Moodle: 4.3 rating - Stripe: 4.3 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Nishtee G. Reviewer details: Education Management, 51-200 employees Published: May 26, 2021 > "The integration with our organisation was a very much smooth process." --- ## PeopleGrove Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (29 reviews) Profile: [PeopleGrove](https://www.capterra.com/p/204121/PeopleGrove/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? PeopleGrove helps institutions build networks to support learners as they successfully navigate to their next professional step. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5 - Features: 4.4 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per User, Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Student Portal: 4.8 rating - Student Information/Records: 4.7 rating - Scheduling: 3.3 rating - Assessment Management: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Admissions Management: 3.0 rating - Curriculum Management: 3.0 rating - API: 4.0 rating - Financial Aid Management: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Marianne M. Reviewer details: Education Management, 1,001-5,000 employees Published: September 19, 2022 > "The ease of set up is excellent and the maneuverability of the site is quite easy and manageable." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (29 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Marianne M. Reviewer details: Education Management, 1,001-5,000 employees Published: September 19, 2022 > "The ease of set up is excellent and the maneuverability of the site is quite easy and manageable." ### Integrations tab PeopleGrove connects with 7+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/204121/PeopleGrove/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Google Analytics 360: 4.7 rating - Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT: 4.2 rating - Ellucian: 3.6 rating - Slate: 4.2 rating - OAuth: 4.4 rating - GiveCampus: 4.5 rating - uconnect --- ## DegreeSight Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (11 reviews) Profile: [DegreeSight](https://www.capterra.com/p/196710/DegreeSight/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? DegreeSight helps non-traditional transfer students find out how their credits will transfer and how long it should take to graduate. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.9 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per Feature, Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - For Higher Education: 4.5 rating - Communication Management: 4.8 rating - Student Portal: 4.0 rating - Activity Dashboard: 4.3 rating #### Lowest rated features - Class Scheduling: 4.0 rating - Alerts/Notifications: 4.5 rating - Self Service Portal: 4.5 rating - Student Information/Records: 4.5 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.6 out of 5 (11 reviews) ### Integrations tab DegreeSight connects with 2+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/196710/DegreeSight/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Salesforce Platform: 4.0 rating - Ellucian: 3.6 rating --- ## Classter Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (115 reviews) Profile: [Classter](https://www.capterra.com/p/155900/Classter/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Simplify higher ed management with Classter—an all-in-one platform for admissions, courses, and real-time data insights. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.5 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5 - Features: 4.6 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.6 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per User, Per Year Free trial: No Free demo: Yes ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Student Management: 5.0 rating - Student Information/Records: 5.0 rating - Student Portal: 5.0 rating - Admissions Management: 4.9 rating #### Lowest rated features - Reporting & Statistics: 4.3 rating - Customizable Branding: 4.7 rating - For Higher Education: 5.0 rating - Learning Management: 5.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.5 out of 5 (115 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Emily J. Reviewer details: Education Management, 51-200 employees Published: June 2, 2025 > "The thing I most like about Classter is being able to have access to so much information in one place and being able to filter, see history, and customize the database according to preference." ### Integrations tab Classter connects with 19+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/155900/Classter/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - WordPress: 4.6 rating - Microsoft 365: 5.0 rating - Docusign: 4.7 rating - Webex Suite: 4.4 rating - HubSpot CRM: 4.5 rating - Canvas: 4.6 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Prof Andrea M. Reviewer details: Education Management, 1-10 employees Published: March 4, 2021 > "easy to use, great support.. in line with European Guidelines of SIMS and LMS.. soon EIMS will integrate also LMS obtaining one solution" --- ## Student Application Portal Rating: 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) Profile: [Student Application Portal](https://www.capterra.com/p/189072/Student-Application-Software/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Easy-to-use admission & student information system for schools. Includes a quote builder, admissions assistant, & several integrations #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 5.0 out of 5 - Customer Service: 5.0 out of 5 - Features: 5.0 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: CA$350.00 Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Class Scheduling: 5.0 rating - Curriculum Management: 5.0 rating - For Higher Education: 5.0 rating - Forms Management: 5.0 rating #### Lowest rated features - Student Information/Records: 5.0 rating - Student Management: 5.0 rating - Student Portal: 5.0 rating ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 5.0 out of 5 (2 reviews) ### Integrations tab Student Application Portal connects with 22+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/189072/Student-Application-Software/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - PayPal: 4.6 rating - Docusign: 4.7 rating - QuickBooks Online: 4.3 rating - HubSpot CRM: 4.5 rating - Canvas: 4.6 rating - Adobe Acrobat: 4.7 rating - Stripe: 4.6 rating - PandaDoc: 4.5 rating - Twilio: 4.4 rating --- ## Canvas Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (4,337 reviews) Profile: [Canvas](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Canvas LMS is a fully SaaS learning environment that streamlines interaction and builds strong relationships between teachers & student #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.3 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Comprehensive online learning platform - Efficient course organization features Cons: - Frequent technical glitches and crashes - Overwhelming and inconsistent notifications #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Student Portal: 4.7 rating - Learning Management: 4.6 rating - Activity Dashboard: 4.6 rating - Student Information/Records: 4.5 rating #### Lowest rated features - Customizable Branding: 4.1 rating - Communication Management: 4.4 rating - Class Scheduling: 4.3 rating - Alerts/Notifications: 4.5 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Susmita W. Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 10,001+ employees Published: December 9, 2024 > "contexts, drawing APIs, and transformations—you can quickly produce visually appealing and interactive applications." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (4,337 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Verified Reviewer Reviewer details: Hospitality, 201-500 employees Published: June 26, 2026 > "Canvas provides an intuitive and organized learning platform that makes managing courses, assignments, grades, and communication very convenient." ### Integrations tab Canvas connects with 75+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Google Docs: 4.7 rating - Google Drive: 4.6 rating - Microsoft 365: 4.6 rating - Google Calendar: 4.8 rating - Moodle: 4.3 rating - Microsoft Outlook: 4.6 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Verified Reviewer Reviewer details: Information Technology and Services, 5,001-10,000 employees Published: January 12, 2026 > "Canvas also allows to you to connect third-party tools like Zoom, Google Drive, and other LTI plugins." --- ## Moodle Rating: 4.3 out of 5 (3,387 reviews) Profile: [Moodle](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Learning management solution that helps businesses create competency frameworks, manage learner progress, gamify lessons, and more. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.1 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Accessible and adaptable training tools - Comprehensive learning management features Cons: - Outdated and confusing interface - Frequent technical glitches and errors #### Starting price Starting price: $130.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Student Portal: 4.5 rating - Learning Management: 4.5 rating - For Higher Education: 4.5 rating - Student Information/Records: 4.4 rating #### Lowest rated features - Alerts/Notifications: 4.0 rating - Communication Management: 4.2 rating - Activity Dashboard: 4.3 rating - Document Management: 4.3 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Kierra G. Reviewer details: E-Learning, 11-50 employees Published: April 24, 2024 > "I love the available integrations and the clean look of the interface." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.1 out of 5 (3,387 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Charlie L. Reviewer details: Entertainment, Self-employed Published: May 14, 2026 > "Overall, Moodle allowed me to easily check my grades, turn in assignments, and receive communication from professors in a timely fashion eve if I missed class." ### Integrations tab Moodle connects with 15+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Google Workspace: 4.6 rating - Microsoft 365: 4.6 rating - Meta for Business: 4.4 rating - BigBlueButton: 4.4 rating - H5P: 5.0 rating - Element: 4.5 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Gustavo P. Reviewer details: Higher Education, 501-1,000 employees Published: December 5, 2023 > "Excelent LMS, works perfectly when integrated with Microsoft 365" --- ## Jotform Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (2,922 reviews) Profile: [Jotform](https://www.capterra.com/p/158456/JotForm-4-0/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? From universities to grade schools, Jotform Enterprise is the form-building platform for educational institutions all around the world. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5 - Features: 4.6 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Beginner-friendly, intuitive interface - Versatile survey creation platform Cons: - Frequent glitches and slow support - Restrictive free plan and features #### Starting price Starting price: $39.00 Pricing details: Flat Rate, Per Month Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - For Higher Education: 4.7 rating - Learning Management: 4.5 rating - Activity Dashboard: 4.7 rating - Customizable Branding: 4.7 rating #### Lowest rated features - API: 3.7 rating - Forms Management: 4.0 rating - Drag & Drop: 4.0 rating - Third-Party Integrations: 4.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Venkata M. Reviewer details: Education Management, 51-200 employees Published: April 16, 2026 > "Setup is fast, the interface doesn't overwhelm you, and it just gets out of your way and lets you build." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (2,922 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: BETSY S. Reviewer details: Individual & Family Services, 51-200 employees Published: June 3, 2026 > "By providing a description of the form or project, the AI can generate a form that is very close to what is needed, significantly reducing time spent creating the forms." ### Integrations tab Jotform connects with 98+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/158456/JotForm-4-0/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Google Analytics 360: 4.7 rating - Stripe: 4.6 rating - Meta for Business: 4.4 rating - Airtable: 4.6 rating - Weebly: 4.3 rating - Make: 4.8 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Adenrewaju O. Reviewer details: Real Estate, 11-50 employees Published: April 2, 2026 > "It also integrates directly with my Hubspot CRM, which makes things easier." --- ## SafeShare.tv Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (1,718 reviews) Profile: [SafeShare.tv](https://www.capterra.com/p/187785/SafeShare-tv/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? SafeShare.tv removes advertisements and other unwanted distractions, so that YouTube and Vimeo videos can be viewed safely. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.6 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.5 out of 5 - Features: 4.5 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Ad-free secure video sharing - Streamlined classroom media integration Cons: - Cost burden for educators - Inconvenient sign-in requirements #### Starting price Starting price: $0.00 Pricing details: Other Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Curriculum Management: 5.0 rating - Assessment Management: 4.7 rating --- ## BQE CORE Suite Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (792 reviews) Profile: [BQE CORE Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/141096/BQE-Software/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? BQE CORE is accounting and invoicing software that helps architecture and engineering firms manage operations from one platform. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.6 out of 5 - Features: 4.4 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.5 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Intuitive and simple navigation - Streamlined expense management tools Cons: - Frequent glitches and disruptions - Inconsistent speed and lag #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per User, Per Month Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Most popular features - Student Portal: Not available - Learning Management: Not available - Student Information/Records: Not available - Activity Dashboard: Available - Communication Management: Not available - Alerts/Notifications: Available - Curriculum Management: Not available - Assessment Management: Not available - Document Management: Available - Scheduling: Available - Class Scheduling: Not available - Self Service Portal: Available #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Irving G. Reviewer details: Architecture & Planning, 1-10 employees Published: December 6, 2022 > "Overall, CORE has exceeded our expectations other than some basic simplicity in the user interface similar to Monograph, but with far more added flexibility meeting the daily needs of an architectural practice." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (792 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Verified Reviewer Reviewer details: Accounting, 1-10 employees Published: May 12, 2026 > "It’s a powerful, all-in-one solution that helps streamline project management, time tracking, and accounting in a single platform. While there is a bit of a learning curve at the beginning, the efficiency and visibility it provides into projects and finances make it well worth it." ### Integrations tab BQE CORE Suite connects with 15+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/141096/BQE-Software/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Google Drive: 4.8 rating - Dropbox: 4.5 rating - Microsoft 365: 4.5 rating - QuickBooks Online: 4.5 rating - Stripe: 3.5 rating - Xero: 4.4 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Deborah V. Reviewer details: Maritime, 11-50 employees Published: June 13, 2023 > "once full integration is close, one can really see how the product can fully encompass all aspects. " --- ## Blackboard Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (537 reviews) Profile: [Blackboard](https://www.capterra.com/p/14500/Blackboard-LMS-for-Business/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Low-maintenance, modern & simple. Blackboard is a market-leading LMS redesigned in collaboration with the education community. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 3.9 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.0 out of 5 - Features: 4.1 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.1 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Comprehensive assignment tracking tools - Robust online learning platform Cons: - Frequent technical glitches - Slow performance and lag #### Starting price Starting price: $9500.00 Pricing details: Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Learning Management: 4.5 rating - For Higher Education: 4.6 rating - Student Information/Records: 4.4 rating - Activity Dashboard: 4.3 rating #### Lowest rated features - Communication Management: 4.1 rating - Ad hoc Reporting: 3.9 rating - Curriculum Management: 4.2 rating - Assessment Management: 4.4 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Evelyn E. Reviewer details: Hospital & Health Care, 1-10 employees Published: May 20, 2022 > "I loved being able to access many things in the same app." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 3.9 out of 5 (537 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Jean-Pierre N. Reviewer details: Higher Education, 501-1,000 employees Published: December 18, 2025 > "It has strong features, including grading learners' assignments, communication, the management of assignments, and providing activity feedback." --- ## Bonterra Giving Days Rating: 4.6 out of 5 (451 reviews) Profile: [Bonterra Giving Days](https://www.capterra.com/p/159669/Bonterra-Giving-Days/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Bonterra GiveGab is the #1 digital fundraising solution for Giving Days, year-round donations, crowdfunding for Higher Education. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.4 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.7 out of 5 - Features: 4.3 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.4 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: $0.01 Pricing details: Other, One Time Free trial: No Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Alumni Management: 5.0 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Kirk W. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 1-10 employees Published: October 5, 2020 > "The interface, in all forms that I use it, has been incredibly intuitive." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.4 out of 5 (451 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Tricia P. Reviewer details: Non-Profit Organization Management, 11-50 employees Published: May 17, 2024 > "The platform features enhance our giving day (such as prize capabilities, matches, peer to peer, etc)." ### Integrations tab Bonterra Giving Days connects with 3+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/159669/Bonterra-Giving-Days/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Salesforce Sales Cloud: 4.4 rating - Google Analytics 360: 4.7 rating - Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT: 4.2 rating --- ## Class for Web Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (442 reviews) Profile: [Class for Web](https://www.capterra.com/p/141222/Blackboard-Collaborate/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Class Collaborate (now Class for Web) is virtual classroom software that provides seamless web-based learning with engagement tools. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.1 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.1 out of 5 - Features: 4.2 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.2 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Pros: - Interactive remote learning environment - Flexible collaborative screen sharing Cons: - Recurring technical glitches - Inconsistent video performance #### Starting price Starting price: Not available Pricing details: Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - Learning Management: 4.3 rating - For Higher Education: 4.8 rating - Communication Management: 4.2 rating - Collaboration Tools: 4.3 rating #### Lowest rated features - Search/Filter: 3.7 rating - Assessment Management: 3.9 rating - Drag & Drop: 3.8 rating - Chat/Messaging: 4.1 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: RussAhna D. Reviewer details: Higher Education, 501-1,000 employees Published: January 9, 2023 > "I appreciated the versatility and accessibility of Blackboard greatly." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.1 out of 5 (442 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Erica F. Reviewer details: E-Learning, 5,001-10,000 employees Published: September 5, 2024 > "Going and forth between assignments was seamless, grading was quick and easy, easy to comment on classmates’ blog posts" ### Integrations tab Class for Web connects with 2+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/141222/Blackboard-Collaborate/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Canvas: 5.0 rating - Schoology: 5.0 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Verified Reviewer Reviewer details: Financial Services, 1-10 employees Published: November 10, 2022 > "The platform is versatile and offers the integration of many services, such as file upload, grading, assignment submission and interface customization." --- ## Vevox Rating: 4.8 out of 5 (420 reviews) Profile: [Vevox](https://www.capterra.com/p/185114/Vevox/) Visible tabs: Overview, Features, Gallery, Integrations ### Overview tab #### What is this product about? Make your hybrid meetings and classes unmissable with Vevox, the #1 rated polling and Q&A platform. Value every voice. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of Use: 4.7 out of 5 - Customer Service: 4.9 out of 5 - Features: 4.6 out of 5 - Value for Money: 4.7 out of 5 #### Pros and cons based on reviews Not available #### Starting price Starting price: £0.00 Pricing details: Per User, Per Year Free trial: Yes Free demo: No ### Features tab #### Highest rated features - For Higher Education: 4.8 rating - Activity Dashboard: 4.6 rating - Reporting & Statistics: 4.6 rating - Communication Management: 4.5 rating #### Lowest rated features - Chat/Messaging: 3.3 rating - Customizable Branding: 4.1 rating - Third-Party Integrations: 4.3 rating - Assessment Management: 4.5 rating #### Feature-related review snippet Reviewer: Lusine G. Reviewer details: Research, 1-10 employees Published: August 27, 2024 > "First of all, Vevox is really user friendly." ### Gallery tab Ease of use: 4.7 out of 5 (420 reviews) #### Related review snippet Reviewer: Leonardo D. Reviewer details: Higher Education, 5,001-10,000 employees Published: May 5, 2026 > "The feature enables me to check in real time how long students take to answer questions, helping me measure their understanding. Plus, it gives me the ability to provide immediate feedback on wrong answers, which is very useful." ### Integrations tab Vevox connects with 9+ software tools. [See all integrations](https://www.capterra.com/p/185114/Vevox/#integrations) #### Most popular integrations - Microsoft PowerPoint: 4.4 rating - Zoom Workplace: 4.0 rating - Microsoft 365: 4.6 rating - Microsoft Teams: 4.4 rating - Webex Suite: 4.4 rating - Canvas: 5.0 rating #### Integrations-related review snippet Reviewer: Andrew S. Reviewer details: Higher Education, 51-200 employees Published: May 5, 2026 > "A particular benefit of Vevox has been the ability to set up integrated Vevox LTIs within our VLE." --- Page 1 of 6 ## Top-rated software of 2026 ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox. 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