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title: "2024 Capterra Shortlist for K-12 | Capterra"
description: "Discover the highest-rated & most popular K-12 Software of 2024. Make Capterra Shortlist your first stop when searching for software."
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# 2024 Capterra Shortlist for K-12

-   [All Products](https://www.capterra.com/k-12-software/)
-   [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/k-12-software/shortlist/)

[How it was made](#methodology)

## / Get to a better list with verified ratings & reviews

Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popularsoftware products. Explore, save your progress, and share with colleagues. Want to learn more? [Read Full Scoring Methodology](https://www.capterra.com/resources/proprietary-data-research/#capterra-shortlist-methodology)

## Our Top 5 Picks 2024 Capterra Shortlist

The five highest-scoring tools from our shortlist, compared on the metrics that matter most.

| Metric | [Google Classroom (Top Rated)](https://www.capterra.com/p/186631/Google-Classroom/) | [Canvas (Easy to Use)](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/) | [Moodle (Feature Rich)](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/) | [Schoology (Top Support)](https://www.capterra.com/p/128481/Schoology/) | [Brightspace (Great Value)](https://www.capterra.com/p/122854/Brightspace/) |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rating | 4.6 (2,903 reviews) | 4.6 (4,332 reviews) | 4.3 (3,387 reviews) | 4.4 (488 reviews) | 4.2 (236 reviews) |
| Capterra score | 97/100 | 97/100 | 88/100 | 83/100 | 77/100 |
| Starting price | Not available | Not available | $130.00/year | Not available | Not available |
| Free plan | Available | Available | Not available | Available | Not available |
| Free trial | Not available | Available | 28-day trial | Not available | Not available |
| Standout Feature | Blended Learning | K-12 | Calendar Management | Media Import | Built-in LMS |
| Integrations | 32 integrations | 75 integrations | 15 integrations | 30 integrations | 59 integrations |

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## Explore the Full K-12 Shortlist

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/)

## [Canvas](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/)

[4.6 (4332)](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/)

The Canvas Learning Management Platform provides K-12 districts with the tools they need, connected with the apps they love.

Overall Score

97/100

Popularity: 48/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.4

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

10/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/186631/Google-Classroom/)

## [Google Classroom](https://www.capterra.com/p/186631/Google-Classroom/)

[4.6 (2903)](https://www.capterra.com/p/186631/Google-Classroom/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/186631/Google-Classroom/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/186631/Google-Classroom/)

Google Classroom is an all-in-one, secure platform designed to provide a positive learning experience for K-12 educators and students.

Overall Score

97/100

Popularity: 48/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.4

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.7

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

6/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/)

## [Moodle](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/)

[4.3 (3387)](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/80691/Moodle/)

With hundreds of millions of users around the globe, more organisations choose Moodle to support their education and training needs.

Overall Score

88/100

Popularity: 41/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.1

Customer Service

4.0

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

$130.00Per Year

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

10/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/128481/Schoology/)

## [Schoology](https://www.capterra.com/p/128481/Schoology/)

[4.4 (488)](https://www.capterra.com/p/128481/Schoology/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/128481/Schoology/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/128481/Schoology/)

Schoology, a PowerSchool company, is the education technology company putting collaboration at the heart of the learning experience.

Overall Score

83/100

Popularity: 36/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.2

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.2

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

9/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/122854/Brightspace/)

## [Brightspace](https://www.capterra.com/p/122854/Brightspace/)

[4.2 (236)](https://www.capterra.com/p/122854/Brightspace/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/122854/Brightspace/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/122854/Brightspace/)

The Brightspace platform combines the features and support you need to reimagine blended learning at every K-12 grade level.

Overall Score

77/100

Popularity: 29/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.1

Customer Service

4.1

Features

4.2

Value for Money

4.0

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

8/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/250169/Comprehensive-Admission-Suite/)

## [Meritto](https://www.capterra.com/p/250169/Comprehensive-Admission-Suite/)

[4.6 (619)](https://www.capterra.com/p/250169/Comprehensive-Admission-Suite/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/250169/Comprehensive-Admission-Suite/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/250169/Comprehensive-Admission-Suite/)

Purpose-built to grow your enrollments

Overall Score

75/100

Popularity: 27/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

5/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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](https://www.capterra.com/p/173831/Tuio/)

## [TUIO](https://www.capterra.com/p/173831/Tuio/)

[4.6 (200)](https://www.capterra.com/p/173831/Tuio/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/173831/Tuio/reviews/)

Automate tuition billing and enrollment for your K-12 school with TUIO. Save time and streamline your operations.

Overall Score

74/100

Popularity: 26/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.4

Customer Service

4.8

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

6/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/155900/Classter/)

## [Classter](https://www.capterra.com/p/155900/Classter/)

[4.6 (115)](https://www.capterra.com/p/155900/Classter/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/155900/Classter/reviews/)

Ready to transform K12 education? Classter makes learning fun, keeps parents connected, and simplifies admin tasks—all in one place!

Overall Score

73/100

Popularity: 23/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.7

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

13/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/174857/KINDERPEDIA/)

## [KINDERPEDIA](https://www.capterra.com/p/174857/KINDERPEDIA/)

[4.8 (165)](https://www.capterra.com/p/174857/KINDERPEDIA/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/174857/KINDERPEDIA/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/174857/KINDERPEDIA/)

AI-powered K–12 school management platform: academics, admin, admissions, tuition, progress tracking and family engagement, cloud based

Overall Score

72/100

Popularity: 22/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.7

Customer Service

4.9

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.7

Paid plans start at

€61.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

14/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/173820/McGraw-Hill-Connect/)

## [McGraw-Hill Connect](https://www.capterra.com/p/173820/McGraw-Hill-Connect/)

[3.9 (192)](https://www.capterra.com/p/173820/McGraw-Hill-Connect/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/173820/McGraw-Hill-Connect/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/173820/McGraw-Hill-Connect/)

Connect is a course management and adaptive learning solution that enhances your unique voice and teaching style.

Overall Score

72/100

Popularity: 31/50

Ratings: 41/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

3.8

Customer Service

3.7

Features

3.9

Value for Money

3.5

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

8/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/206168/SchoolCues/)

## [SchoolCues](https://www.capterra.com/p/206168/SchoolCues/)

[4.7 (98)](https://www.capterra.com/p/206168/SchoolCues/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/206168/SchoolCues/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/206168/SchoolCues/)

Low-cost all-in-one K-12 school management solution for small schools to help simplify school administration.

Overall Score

72/100

Popularity: 23/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.7

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.8

Paid plans start at

$1.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

11/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/135075/Classe365/)

## [Classe365](https://www.capterra.com/p/135075/Classe365/)

[4.8 (165)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135075/Classe365/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/135075/Classe365/reviews/)

Classe365 is a modern student management software with SIS, LMS & CRM features for running schools, colleges, universities & academies

Overall Score

71/100

Popularity: 22/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.8

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.7

Paid plans start at

$100.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

7/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/197828/DreamClass/)

## [DreamClass](https://www.capterra.com/p/197828/DreamClass/)

[4.8 (75)](https://www.capterra.com/p/197828/DreamClass/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/197828/DreamClass/reviews/)

Manage admissions, gradebooks, attendance, school fees, parent communication, and all sorts of K-12 administrative tasks digitally.

Overall Score

71/100

Popularity: 22/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.7

Customer Service

5.0

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.9

Paid plans start at

$99.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

13/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/207309/CollegeOne-Suite/)

## [CollegeOne Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/207309/CollegeOne-Suite/)

[4.8 (73)](https://www.capterra.com/p/207309/CollegeOne-Suite/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/207309/CollegeOne-Suite/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/207309/CollegeOne-Suite/)

All Your School's Needs, Seamlessly Integrated in One Platform

Overall Score

70/100

Popularity: 20/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.9

Customer Service

4.8

Features

4.8

Value for Money

4.8

Paid plans start at

$199.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

12/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/133283/Alma/)

## [Alma SIS](https://www.capterra.com/p/133283/Alma/)

[4.6 (454)](https://www.capterra.com/p/133283/Alma/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/133283/Alma/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/133283/Alma/)

Alma SIS streamlines K-12 operations with flexible tools for attendance, grading, and communication—fewer clicks, better outcomes.

Overall Score

67/100

Popularity: 20/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.7

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

10/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/183101/eSkooly/)

## [eSkooly](https://www.capterra.com/p/183101/eSkooly/)

[4.4 (158)](https://www.capterra.com/p/183101/eSkooly/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/183101/eSkooly/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/183101/eSkooly/)

Free online school management software for life with no limitations.

Overall Score

63/100

Popularity: 20/50

Ratings: 43/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.0

Features

4.2

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

12/15

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[View All K-12 Software](https://www.capterra.com/k-12-software/)

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Popularity Score

Popular

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Ratings Score

Highest Rated

To ensure objectivity and avoid any bias, Capterra Shortlist mathematically combines two key dimensions: a ratings score and a popularity score. These two dimensions are combined to plot top products on the grid and create a total score for a stack-ranked list view—all independent of vendor influence.

Date published:August 30, 2024