# Alma SIS Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Alma SIS the right Student Information System solution for you? Explore 451 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 (451) 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 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 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 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 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 LF Larry F Assistant Head of SchoolEducation Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “The facilitation of basic record-keeping and stream-lined communication features help contribute to constituent cohesion and work flow synergy.“ August 14, 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 JS Joe S Assistant Director of TechnologyEducation Management, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “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.“ February 6, 2025 BG Benjamin G Middle and High School TeacherPrimary/Secondary Education, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “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.“ March 24, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 451 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! 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 ALMA SIS 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 ALMA SIS 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. 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 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 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 MP Megan P. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Happy Customer" July 25, 2025 5.0 I have been using ALMA for 8 years now and it has never let me down. There is not a feature that I need that is not available. Pros The SIS ALMA is user friendly for the administrator, student, teacher, and parent. When I, an ALMA Administrator, need assistance their customer support is easy to access and always can help within moments. When I, as a teacher, use it - I know my grades are secure and can easily be accessed by students and parents to keep up to date with what their child is achieving. I like many of the features including leaving notes, adding calendar events, sending whole class messages or something on the bulletin board feature. We are lucky to utilize this SIS in our district. Cons There is nothing that comes to mind as a con for ALMA. Of all the SIS systems I have utilized, this is my preferred system. Alternatives considered [PowerSchool](https://www.capterra.com/p/175664/PowerSchool/) Reason for choosing Alma SIS Cost! This was a more affordable option for our district. Switched from [MMS OnLine](https://www.capterra.com/p/213662/MMS-OnLine/) We needed a more security and data oversight. Review Source MW Michael W. Principal Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Alma SIS Review" July 23, 2025 5.0 Due to the positive culture at Alma and their mindset of hiring educators to work for them, they provide an excellent SIS and a top-notch customer experience. Working with them has been great! I hope I never have to use another SIS for the rest of my career. Pros I have used Alma SIS for years, in two different school districts. One of the best qualities of Alma SIS is its ease of use. My teachers love how easy it is to navigate for attendance, grades, etc. Since Alma is so easy to use, just a few clicks, and attendance is done. Also, especially with the integration and sync with Google Classroom, teachers spend little time entering grades. This provides more time to attend to all the other tasks that teachers have on their plates every day. Students and parents also love Alma because of how easy it is to navigate. Cons Honestly, nothing. Out of all of the student information systems I have used, both as a parent and an educator, none have come close to the experience I have had with Alma. Alternatives considered [Power School](https://www.capterra.com/p/16487/Power-School/)[Tyler K-12 Education](https://www.capterra.com/p/175676/K-12-School-Management-Administration-Software/)[Skyward Student Management Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/2185/Skyward-School-Management/)[Infinite Campus SIS](https://www.capterra.com/p/188836/Infinite-Campus/)[Sapphire](https://www.capterra.com/p/267549/Sapphire/) Reason for choosing Alma SIS Alma beat the competition in every way. One of the board members who was on the selection panel and is also a retired teacher stated that you can really tell that they made this SIS to work for educators, students, and parents. Switched from [Tyler K-12 Education](https://www.capterra.com/p/175676/K-12-School-Management-Administration-Software/) Tyler was awful in every way. We did extensive research on multiple student information systems, and determined Alma to the best one! Review Source BM Brenda M. Executive Assistant Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "ALMA Rocks!" July 15, 2025 5.0 We were a test district for the recent iNHDEX merge, and it was a big undertaking for state and federal reporting. ALMA support is always ready to help resolve issues quickly and provide an explanation so you understand how it happened and how to correct it. :-) The ALMA support team is top-notch and far superior to the former SIS we had for years. Pros ALMA SIS is a great end-user system. It's easy to navigate and get the information you need with a few clicks. The Spreadsheet data editor is probably the most used part of ALMA for me, as a quick way to get data and pull what you need by fields and groups without a degree in programming. :-) Having the ALMA alert system built into the program is great for sending out urgent messages quickly. Cons Honestly, there isn't anything that I like least about ALMA. It takes time to train on a new SIS, and I feel folks may confuse a lack of knowledge with a lack of system performance. The training videos are very helpful, as are the weekly Zoom Q & A's. Switched from [PowerSchool SIS](https://www.capterra.com/p/154883/PowerSchool-Student-Information-System/) Powerschool support could take up to 5 days to respond to a ticket and there was no chat feature. The system changed, and accessing basic reports became complicated (programming degree!) and cumbersome, which slowed down the reporting process. Review Source 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 Alma SIS. 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 KC Kathleen C. School Nurse Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Alma is efficient for School Nurses too! " April 6, 2026 5.0 Overall, as a nurse, I have had a very good experience using Alma. It is very user friendly and easy to navigate. I like that you can hover over a student's picture to enlarge it. This is helpful when I am learning the names of new student to the school that i work at. Pros The feature that I like most about Alma is the ability to flag students with medical issues. By creating a critical health alert, teachers and other school staff are easily made aware of certain high risk students. Also, I like that the school nurse is able to upload individualized health care plans to Alma, making it simple to pass along pertinent health information for those who need to know this. Cons One thing that could be considered a con is the speed of program. Sometimes, it takes longer than others (when trying to access student health information). Review Source HS Holly S. teacher Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Love Alma SIS" March 15, 2025 5.0 The customer service has been great. The system is very easy to use. Pros Alma is very user friendly for teachers, parents and students. Cons I would like notifications for Alma Start. Review Source FB Faith B. Principal Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Alma is awesome!" March 25, 2025 5.0 Overall, my experience with Alma has been very positive. It is so much more user friendly than other systems used in the past. Pros Alma is as close as you can get to a one-stop shop for our educators, administrators, and office staff! Personally, I loved the Scheduling features that can be purchased as an add on service and integrated into the Alma system. Cons I wish that there was a way to incorporate a "Google Classroom" -like feature where students could do there would from within Alma. Review Source JD Jen D. District Secretary Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "ALMA is a great tool!" March 26, 2025 5.0 Ease of use for sure! I really appreciate all of the study guides that are available to use anytime. Pros The staff is always available to help right away. The chat is so easy to use! Cons I wish more reports could print in PDF. I would like comments to print for absences. Switched from [Aeries SIS](https://www.capterra.com/p/5544/Aeries/) Cost was the main reason. We are a very small school and Aeries has features that we never used. Review Source JK Johanna K. Assistant Principal Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Alma- best SIS out there!" March 12, 2025 5.0 Have used so many platforms in my profession and this one is by far the best! Easy to navigate and teach yourself and when you need help they are there! Pros Alma is a one stop shop for all your needs operationally! I love that I can do report cards, incident reports, attendance and keep files on record for each child. It’s an easy interface to use and learn. The best part of Alma is the support system. They have amazing modules for you to learn on your own as well staff who get back to you within a 24hr window. Cons There is nothing to complain about with Alma:) Switched from [PowerSchool](https://www.capterra.com/p/175664/PowerSchool/) PowerSchool couldn’t do what we needed such as report cards 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 JM Jen M. Speech Language Pathologist Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to use- great for all educators!" October 2, 2025 5.0 Using Alma SIS as an SLP has made my work so much more efficient and organized. I love how accessible and user-friendly the platform is—it gives me quick access to the student data I need, from attendance and grades to IEP documentation. It helps me stay connected with teachers and staff, making it easier to support students effectively across settings. Alma really streamlines communication and keeps everything in one place, which saves time and improves collaboration. Pros It is live up to date information about students. As an SLP I'm able to see attendance, student contact information, student pictures for use of visual schedules. I love that it is easy to use. Cons One challenge I’ve encountered with Alma SIS as a service provider is the inability to create my own classrooms or groups. As an SLP, I work with students across multiple grade levels and classrooms, so having my caseload organized in one central place would significantly improve efficiency. Currently, I have to search for each student individually, which takes extra time and makes it harder to manage documentation and track progress. If Alma allowed service providers to create and manage their own student groups or "classes," it would streamline workflows and better support the unique roles of specialists in schools. 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 Alma SIS 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 Alma SIS 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 Alma SIS 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 CK Chastity K. Admin Assistant Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Alma SIS Review" April 1, 2025 5.0 We are going on year 4 with Alma SIS, overall it has been great. The site is user friendly and the on demand help box is great, even with the smallest question all reps are super helpful. Pros As my role as an admin assistant the spreadsheet data editor is so helpful with time management and state reporting. Cons The things I like least are minimal, for an example, not being able to print the lunch survey as a report but we have a current system that is working just fine. Review Source SJ Sandy J. District Data Specialist Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Alma SIS for the win" July 7, 2025 4.0 Alma is a great program and continuously is looking to improve and cater to the needs of the districts. Pros Alma has great customer service and help desk tutorials and weekly Q&A. The message bot is also very helpful. Cons There is no timestamp on changes or who made them. This is crucial when trying to figure out changes and possibly mistakes. Switched from [PowerSchool](https://www.capterra.com/p/175664/PowerSchool/) It was made before I started so I am unsure. Review Source Response from Alma Technologies July 11, 2025 Thank you for your feedback. While Alma does have audit logs of every action taken within the system, this information is not currently exposed to customers. Enhancing visibility into these logs is on our product roadmap. In the meantime, if you have questions about a specific action, please reach out to our Support Team — we’re happy to provide that information upon request. RS Rehel S. Principal Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great for us" August 27, 2025 5.0 Our experience with Alma SIS has been very positive. The platform delivers strong value for money, offering comprehensive features that meet the needs of our school community. Its security measures give us confidence in protecting sensitive student and staff information. Student and Teacher Management is seamless, making it easy to track records, manage schedules, and support communication. The student information management features are organized and reliable, while assignment and grading tools simplify classroom workflows. For staff and administration, Alma SIS provides helpful dashboards that support daily operations efficiently. The customer support team has been responsive whenever questions arise, which has made implementation smoother. Bugs or issues are minimal and usually addressed quickly. Pros Intuitive interface that staff and teachers can learn quickly Strong student data management tools Reliable grading and reporting system Good customer support responsiveness Cons There is a learning curve for us as we are new to the system but support is very good... there is really nothing to write on this part. 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 EL Ellen L. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Alma is an excellent Student Information System" July 7, 2025 5.0 Alma has made my job easier! 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. Pros Alma's interface is easy-to-use. Both students and teachers can easily access grades, report cards, and contact information. Cons There is nothing to dislike about Alma! I have experience with a different SIS from my previous teaching experience, and Alma is most definitely the best one I have worked with. It is simply so easy to use. Review Source TI Tristan I. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Please Choose Alma!" July 10, 2025 5.0 As a teacher, it is a well designed & managed online grade book. It also does a lot more for our office managers! Pros This program is easy to use for me as a teacher. It is user friendly and does everything an online grade book should do. Cons Rarely, there are some glitches and crashes but the Alma team is extremely quick to get things back up and running. Review Source ES Erin S. Attendance Secretary Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "User-friendly system" March 13, 2025 5.0 Overall a great experience for reasons I listed above and more. Pros Makes keeping attendance very easy, and the system is very user-friendly. Reports are easy to generate as well. Cons I've been using it for about 3 years and so far haven't found any cons. Review Source LL Lynn L. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great change" March 24, 2025 5.0 I had a student that grades were not transferred from google classroom to Alma. Alma worked with me to solve the issue Pros I like that no other teachers cannot wipe out my report card comments. Cons Not able to print students a list of missing assignments Switched from [Praxie](https://www.capterra.com/p/171101/upBOARD/) School switched……………,,,,,,……………………..,,,,,, Review Source