# Alma SIS Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Alma SIS the right School Management solution for you? Explore 454 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/133283/Alma/reviews --- Alma SIS 4.6 (454) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Reviews of Alma SIS Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.7 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews DJ Donna J Instructional AssistantPrimary/Secondary Education, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “I also like the ability to report incidents when needed under the appropriate student's profile. When in doubt, I really like the 'search' by name option to locate students and staff members in Alma when needed“ May 15, 2026 JM Jancyn M School RegistrarEducation Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “We often need a quick list of a group of students and it is complicated and not very user friendly to get something like that, especially something that easily pulls up in Google Docs.“ July 8, 2025 EL Ellen L TeacherEducation Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “I can quickly enter grades by syncing with Google Classroom, submit report card and progress report grades, identify student contact information in the directory, and post important notes about students that all teachers are able to view.“ July 7, 2025 KY Kyra Y Registrar and AdmissionsEducation Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The two areas that we miss functionality are in communications and fees/invoicing (done through Stripe -- you deal with Stripe's support team, not Alma's).“ July 17, 2024 ET Ekaterine T Physics TeacherEducation Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Best option is that you can set up grade categories and corresponding weights so that when logging in assignment and category, it automatically does correct computations.“ July 9, 2025 HL Haemi Grace L TeacherEducation Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “For our school's block schedule and different events for HS and MS, the calendar section is not the easiest to read.“ July 8, 2025 DJ Donna J Instructional AssistantPrimary/Secondary Education, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “I like the ability to check the lead teacher's schedule to locate the appropriate lesson plans for each class.“ May 15, 2026 SA Sufiyan A Education administrationEducation Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Sometimes the response time and follow up on issues take longer than expected.“ June 30, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 454 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use James W. Co-Founder Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Glad we're using Alma" June 15, 2019 5.0 Pros Unlike other SIS's, Alma actually looks and feels like it was made in the 2010's. The system is solid, and has essentially every feature a smaller school like ours would want (and many more that we don't need to use). The gradebook is excellent, and it's easy to transfer classes and students from year-to-year. Their customer service has been great (we accidentally deleted multiple report cards in different places the other day and they quickly and helpfully solved our issue by restoring to a backup), and they are continually adding features and improving the platform. And the cost has been at least 50% less than quotes we were getting from major competitors. Many reasons to switch to Alma. Cons The latest transcripts update was helpful - there are still a couple of features we'd like on the transcripts front, but that's mostly because our school has a unique curriculum. This is totally just a personal preference, but I'd also like to be able to search for classes in the search feature in addition to contacts. Review Source Response from Alma Technologies August 7, 2019 What incredible feedback, James! Thank you so much and we look forward building on all of your school's successes! BH Bly H. Trustee Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Very affordable and user friendly -- worked GREAT for our 8-12 school" September 9, 2025 5.0 Ease of use. Great interface. Our faculty are not computer savvy and they were able to hit the ground running and help each other out as needed. Only occasionally did I need to intervene to answer questions or get someone on track (ie. weighting of their grades). Pros We switched to Alma from Blackbaud and it was like night and day for our faculty and families. As a very small school with limited in-house tech staff, Alma was almost completely self explanatory. Between the chat and videos, almost all questions were answered. The Wednesday sessions online were also great. Once we did need major assistance to correct a major error in initial set up (we chose a 7 day week and not a 5 day week). The folks under the hood took care of the problem and got us back on track without losing any of our data. For the price, Alma provided every features we had needed and used in Blackbaud. Cons The Bell Schedule concept should be reviewed VERY carefully before you get started to avoid problems. Our schedule was in flux when we started which added to our challenges. Once we got it set up properly it worked perfectly even with our non-standard schedules. Switched from [Blackbaud CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/178085/Blackbaud-CRM/) Price and usability. We are a small school and Blackbaud was overkill. Review Source DJ Donna J. Instructional Assistant Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Alma SIS Is Fantastic" May 15, 2026 5.0 My overall experience with is fantastic and I would highly recommend it! Alma SIS is very user-friendly and most helpful with some great features such as:  Directory - in alphabetical order which could include photo of staff and students  Calendar - school academic calendar for the year  Classes - List of classes includes grade level, term, schedule, teacher and number of students Separate section for each teacher's class entitled "My Classes" which includes: Dashboard: Can include lessons and assignments; shows a weekly calendar (helpful to note upcoming quizzes, tests, etc.) Announcements - teachers can send out an email to parents through Team Attendance - provides and keep record of student attendance which includes reasons for absences Other tabs include Curriculum, Assignments, Gradebook, Roster, Setting and Admin panel  There is a section for each student; overview, bio, schedule, contacts, classes, incidents (to keep record of any incident that needs reporting) Again, when all else fails, there's a 'Search' feature". Pros As an instructional assistant, when substituting for lead teachers, is very helpful for taking attendance for the main class I assist. It keeps record throughout the year and reasons for absences are also noted. I like the ability to check the lead teacher's schedule to locate the appropriate lesson plans for each class. I also like the ability to report incidents when needed under the appropriate student's profile. When in doubt, I really like the 'search' by name option to locate students and staff members in Alma when needed Cons I like the "My Classes" option for easy access to take attendance, however, it would be nice if there was a way to take and save attendance for all classes that I substitute for. Review Source LB Lauren B. Assistant Academic Coordinator Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Used for an elementary, has great services, could be improved." June 24, 2018 3.0 Pros I LOVE the customer service. They are always willing to work with us and help us adapt the program to what we need. I love the many different reporting features and how they each have a unique description that helps me find exactly what I need. I also like that I can star the reports I frequently use. I like that I am able to easily fill in grades in the "gradebook" tab, as well as having the opportunity to quickly report final grades at the end of the term. I am also happy with the ease in resetting a password for a user who has forgotten theirs as well as the quick ability to change a username. I appreciate that many users can have access to the same information (meaning a student and both of their parents can have their own accounts but access the same information on their child). I think overall I am mostly impressed with Alma's support team, how quickly and professionally they respond, how they will not let me leave the conversation until they are satisfied that all of my questions have been answered and my concerns resolved, and I love that they are constantly updating, making the website better, and then sending out an email with all of the updates and detailed instructions on how to utilize them. Cons I feel the website could be slightly more user friendly. There are often times it takes longer than I would like to access the information that I need (a lot of clicking through redundant tabs and not a lot of short cuts). I also wish it was easier for parents to understand the website. I don't like that there is no easy way for a parent to access a student's missing work, instead having to look through each class and assignment to see what has and has not been turned in. I also wish there was a way for us, as administrators and teachers, to see exactly what the parents see. It is hard to give advice and support to a parent when their screen looks different from mine; and I often don't know if they can see everything that I can, like all of the notes and assignment descriptions and what not. Otherwise, I am mostly happy with Alma. Review Source NK Nicole K. Office Manager Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "User-Friendly, Customer First ALMA-SIS" April 6, 2026 5.0 Overall, switching over to was the best thing that we did at our school. We moved previously from PowerSchool to TeacherEase and then to ALMA, which has far exceeded our expectations in an SIS system. It is incredibly easy to use, manage, and keep up with. Customer service is one of the best I have ever experienced, and overall our staff and families love the change. Personally, the connection with our State reporting system and how easy it made it was the winning factor for me. Pros We love at our school both for its easy connection for state reporting as well as how easy it is to use and train others on. Admin and teachers can easily manage their case loads and access important information. Customer support is easy and convenient on the homepage at all times, and someone is always incredibly prompt in returning messages. Those of us in the office love the ability to securely manage the kids information easily in the system and navigate details we have not had the ability to in previous SIS program. Cons It was a bit of an adjustment not having a way to "call" parents with alerts, but our families have been able to get used to text and emails only. However, if phone calls became available in the future we would love it. Switched from [TeacherEase](https://www.capterra.com/p/246639/TeacherEase/) State reporting was a nightmare with the old system and took weeks to do and organize. Review Source Response from Alma Technologies April 8, 2026 Thank you for your feedback! We want to make sure you're aware that with our Emergency Alerts and Attendance Calling feature, users can choose whether they prefer to receive messages via text or call. We hope this helps address your concerns! Feel free to reach out to our Customer Support Team if you have any questions. We're always happy to help. SK Shane K. Principal Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A Great Choice for School Information System" October 16, 2025 5.0 We have had a very positive experience using the . As a small school, we needed an SIS that was powerful yet flexible enough to meet our unique needs, which Alma delivered on. The platform was easy to use yet customizable, allowing us to adapt everything from grading scales to report templates without requiring any technical expertise. What impressed our staff most was how easy to use the system is. Teachers and administrators alike were able to jump right in and begin using Alma confidently from day one. The interface feels intuitive, and the customer support team has been consistently responsive and helpful whenever questions arise. We’ve especially appreciated features like customizable progress reports, attendance tracking, and the seamless communication tools between teachers and families. These have made day-to-day operations smoother and have helped us keep the entire school community on the same page. Overall, Alma has made managing our school data simpler, more transparent, and far more efficient. I’d highly recommend it to any school looking for an SIS. Pros Accessibility, relative ease to setup, number of features, especially for price, email and messaging system was fantastic. Cons Customer service response time could be hit or miss, other than that the pros definitely outweighed any cons. Alternatives considered [Power School](https://www.capterra.com/p/16487/Power-School/) Reason for choosing Alma SIS We found Alma had a better cost to features offered ratio. Review Source DL Diana L. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Alma is the best " April 9, 2026 5.0 I am enjoying using alma in many ways . Assessment and grading . Writing student report and also attendance . Pros Assignments and grading and reporting also the part of attendance it is organized well .. and it is easy to hop in different classes without any problem Cons Sometimes if you forget to save . The documents disappear so i will start to rewrite what i had written before. Switched from [Report Master](https://www.capterra.com/p/27889/Report-Master/) Because alma has alot of stuffs and its easy to use Review Source CC Caitlin C. Director of Enrollment Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Huge Alma Fan!" December 29, 2025 5.0 Alma has changed the way we operate in the best of ways. We finally feel like we have accurate, easy to access data! Pros The is intuitive for faculty and families. The interface is easy to love and the information is in a very predictable format that makes it easy to find quickly. When technology goes awry, like it always does, Alma's customer support is top-notch. They have been phenomenal at helping us navigate issues on the admin and family side and working through to a solution. We are incredibly pleased with the product and feel that we are getting a great value for our investment. Cons Honestly, there are very few things we do not like about Alma and the issues we have come across have been very easy to navigate and are often things that we didn't realize we could do! Switched from [PowerSchool SIS](https://www.capterra.com/p/154883/PowerSchool-Student-Information-System/) We could never access accurate data easily with PowerSchool Review Source SA Samra A. Administrator E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Practical and Organized SIS Platform" July 1, 2026 5.0 Our overall experience with has been smooth and positive. The software supports daily school operations in a practical way and helps reduce manual work. It is a useful platform for schools that want to manage their records and processes more professionally. Pros What we like most about is that it brings many school management tasks into one clear platform. The layout is simple, and the system makes it easy to access important student, teacher, and administrative information without confusion. It helps keep the school process more organized and efficient. Cons There is no major issue with the software itself. At the start, some options and features may require a little time to understand properly, but after regular use, the platform becomes much easier to manage. Review Source SA Sufiyan A. Education administration Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Effective School Management Software" June 30, 2026 5.0 Our overall experience with has been positive. The software is simple, effective, and helpful for managing school operations. Although we faced some challenges with customer support, the platform itself is reliable and easy to work with. Pros is a user friendly and easy to use school management software. The system is well organized and makes it easier to manage student, staff, and school related information in one place. Cons The software itself is good, but the customer support experience can be improved. Sometimes the response time and follow up on issues take longer than expected. Review Source YE Yomaira E. Director of Operations Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Alma is fantastic" March 12, 2025 5.0 So far I have truly enjoyed my experience with . It's well-structured and easy to navigate. I would love to see improvements to accessing the full roster either by school or grade without having to pull a full report. Pros I absolutely love the file cabinet available for each student. The digital file cabinet allows for better organization of a student's file in one place. I also really enjoy interacting with the layout of the website. Cons Not being able to see a full grade roster on the dashboard. It comes in handy to be able to access the full grade or full school roster without having to go into specific classes. Switched from [PowerSchool SIS](https://www.capterra.com/p/154883/PowerSchool-Student-Information-System/) While this is for my supervisors to address I think the reason we made the switch is because the version of PowerSchool we used was not user friendly and it wasn't helpful. Features that we thought were essential required knowledge of coding to set up. PowerSchool was very difficult to use. Review Source RL Rachel L. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Intuitive and easy!" March 12, 2025 5.0 So far it's much easier than other grading systems I've used. Pros It's pretty intuitive and saves a lot of time. Cons The fact that you have to input Google Classroom grades only in Google classroom, not in either. Review Source JS Joe S. Assistant Director of Technology Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The most user-friendly SIS on the market" February 6, 2025 5.0 From start to finish, the Alma team will hold your hand every step of the way to ensure that a migration to their platform goes smoothly and end users are comfortable with the transition. As needs change (and they frequently do), Alma can adapt to the circumstances with customizations and integrations that work to ensure your workflows run efficiently at every level. Pros Alma is the most user-friendly SIS on the market. The intuitive interface makes everything from registration, grading, report cards, and state reporting a breeze. Users in any role will find Alma to be significant improvement over any SIS they have previously used. Cons The autonomy of do-it yourself customization is limited when compared to other vendors. However, the Alma team is ready and willing to implement any desired customizations on your behalf. It might just take some time to get them rolled out. Switched from [PowerSchool](https://www.capterra.com/p/175664/PowerSchool/) PowerSchool is too time consuming, tedious, and difficult to use. Review Source KL Kat L. Instructional Services Facilitator Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "One Stop Shop! " June 9, 2025 5.0 I have really enjoyed our transition to Alma! As with everything, there have been some growing pains, but the Alma team has been with us each step of the way to figure things out! Pros It is great to have everything in one place - attendance, grades, report cards! So easy for anyone to access what they need at their fingertips! Cons Being in the Central Time Zone, it can be difficult to coordinate times with those that work in the Eastern Time Zone. Switched from [Power School](https://www.capterra.com/p/16487/Power-School/) We wanted something to house all our information together - SIS, SBG assessments, report cards, etc. Review Source CB Christine B. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "5-Stars for Alma!" March 12, 2025 5.0 Excellent. Their Customer service is top notch! Pros They are very responsive to messages and issues that may arise. They work to fully understand the issue, and then work quickly and thoroughly to address the problem, fully exceeding expectations. Their user interface is also super simple to navigate. Cons The formatting on some of our reports is "wonky". We've tried working on it, but nothing seems to help. It still shows all that we need it to show, it's just the formatting that is off. Switched from [RemoteComply](https://www.capterra.com/p/194374/RemoteComply/) SDS was very "old" - some of the features didn't match what our school needed. I don't know if I selected the correct product - We switched from SDS - Specialized Data Systems....and that wasn't on the list. Review Source MA Michelle A. Business Manager Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "User Friendly - \*\*\*\*\*" April 1, 2025 5.0 Alma has been one of the easiest programs to start up. I've been in many positions where we've implemented new software and it's a disaster, this was not one of them. Pros The customer service team is fantastic and the easy of reporting is my favorite. Cons I mostly use Alma to run reporting for the business office and state reporting and I haven't found anything I don't like yet. Review Source AB Aja B. Coordinator of Schools Operations Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "You won't be disappointed" December 8, 2025 5.0 Pros Alma has been a strong addition to our school’s operations. What stands out most is how easily it adapts to the needs of our school. The system is genuinely tailorable, which allowed us to set things up in a way that supported our workflows instead of forcing us to change them. It’s also incredibly easy to use. You don’t need a technical background to jump in and get started—teachers and staff were able to navigate the platform with confidence after just a short introduction. That alone made the transition smooth and far less stressful than other systems we’ve worked with in the past. A few features stood out for us. The attendance tools were a big help, giving us clear, organized data without extra steps. The communication features also made a noticeable difference by keeping staff and families connected in a simple, reliable way. Overall, Alma has helped us stay organized and focused on students instead of wrestling with technology. I’d recommend Alma to any school looking for a flexible, user-friendly system that just works. Cons The only thing I would say I least liked was that it was not compariable to the system that was use for reporting to our district office. Review Source MW Marisol W. Registrar Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "An Essential Tool for Our School Community" September 22, 2025 5.0 My overall experience with has been excellent. The platform gives me immediate access to student information and progress in every subject, making organization much easier. It also strengthens communication with parents and allows students to connect with their classes and teachers quickly and securely. Alma provides a user-friendly interface, reliable performance, and tools that save valuable time for both teachers and administrators. It has streamlined many of our daily processes and created a stronger connection between school and families. Overall, Alma has become an essential resource that truly supports our educational mission. Pros What I like most about is that it really helps me stay organized with grading and makes daily communication with parents much easier. The customer support is responsive and helpful; they are quick to address questions and provide guidance when needed. Cons Our main challenge with is managing costs in a non-dollar economy as a nonprofit. Still, the platform’s organization and communication benefits make it a worthwhile investment despite the financial difficulty. Review Source SR Silvia R. Principal Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Alma SIS: Easy to Use and Excellent Support " March 31, 2025 5.0 Overall, the experience with was incredibly positive—both as a user navigating the system and as a customer engaging with the leadership and management teams. Pros Alma is how easy it is to navigate. The interface is clean and intuitive, making it very easy to use. They offer weekly training sessions that are incredibly helpful for getting the most out of the platform. Plus, if a question or issue arises, there’s a help chat where you can talk to a real person—not just a bot. The leadership and account managers are always looking for ways to improve the platform and ensure it meets the needs of schools. Cons There’s no intuitive lesson plan option, which is difficult for families to understand how each week was planned out. We had to use another service to send out lesson plans to parents. Another difficulty was the incident reporting system that although very easy to use on the school side did not allow for a seamless way to notify parents when their student had a situation at school. Review Source KS Kimberly S. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Benefits of Alma" March 13, 2025 5.0 I have a very positive overall experience with Alma. I find myself often telling others. You can find that in Alma. I feel that it’s much more user-friendly than the last program that we used for student information. I access Alma several times a day. Pros I like the way that I have easy access to students, attendance, current grades, staff notes, contact information, etc. As a support teacher I work with several students over several grade levels and Alma is a convenient way for me to access information in one central location. Cons I do wish there was a way to move from one student name to another within the directory without exiting a student’s page then going back to the directory and re-entering a new student name. It’s really just a small inconvenience, but that’s the only negative thing that I can think of to report Review Source Response from Alma Technologies March 17, 2025 Thanks for your feedback! There’s a magnifying glass icon at the top of the page that allows you to quickly search for and switch to another student without exiting the current student’s profile. This should make navigation a bit smoother! ET Ekaterine T. Physics Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Grading Made Simple With Alma" July 9, 2025 5.0 Pros I like the best that that it’s interface is user-friendly and pretty easy to understand. Best option is that you can set up grade categories and corresponding weights so that when logging in assignment and category, it automatically does correct computations. I also liked that iy simplifies communication with students and families through built-in messaging features and saves so much time. Cons My only concern so far is mobile version of the website is not that efficient. It would be nice to have a mobile application. Review Source KK Kayla K. Secretary Education Management Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great Experience" July 7, 2025 5.0 I have had a positive experience with Alma over the last year. The format is clean and easy to navigate. I'm sure some of the trouble I've have with the platform is user-error. I have been watching a lot of the tutorials to help me become more knowledgeable though. Pros Alma makes it easy to access student information, track attendance, and print records. I also like that customer service is easily accessible and quick to respond. Cons I wish there were a way to set attendance alerts for certain thresholds. For example, if a student has 3 unexcused absences or 10 excused absences, I wish Alma would send an alert or flag their account in the attendance tab. Something to make day to day tracking simpler. Review Source BG Benjamin G. Middle and High School Teacher Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A+ For Alma!" March 24, 2025 5.0 Pros The platform is user-friendly, making it easy for teachers and parents to stay connected. It works great to be able to update grades in google classroom and then they will update in Alma with one click of a button. Very organized and easily accessible! Cons Sometimes the grading using Google can be tricky setting the topic names in google classroom to match exactly or else they don’t sort into the Alma grading categories as well. Review Source SD Sean D. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "ALMA is great! " March 12, 2025 5.0 Pros I like Alma’s ease of use, and the ability to log into the app and access the same options that I can from my desktop computer. It is also very easy to access from a parent’s perspective, which is good for parents who are not tech savvy. Cons The limited responses when submitting grades after the 9 week grading period. Sometimes I want to input my own comments, or say something other than the predetermined phrases we are able to input. Review Source PD Peggy D. District Assessment Coordinator Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "User Friendly Platform" March 13, 2025 5.0 I have used Alma as an educator, as a district consultant, as the District Assessment Coordinator, and as a parent. It is very user friendly. Pros Alma is easy to access and easy to use. It does not take a lot of training to be able to navigate, especially for basic use. Cons I sometimes have difficulty figuring out the correct reports to run. Review Source