# FACTS Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is FACTS the right Student Information System solution for you? Explore 57 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/148464/FACTS/reviews --- FACTS 4.2 (57) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/148464/FACTS/alternatives/) 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 FACTS Ease of use 4.0 Customer Service 4.3 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews SC Sarah C TeacherEducation Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It made it easy to send emails (with reporting/tracking - I could prove when I sent an email and to whom I sent it), download rosters and other reports (like a birthday list, which I used to make sure every student turning 18 got their birthday present - a copy of their state's voter registration form), and manage grading.“ December 22, 2025 JB Jenny B Registrar, Student ComplianceEducation Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The roadmap for system updates is not clearly communicated to customers and the way in which updates are prioritized has recently been geared toward the parent user experience, rather than the experience of the customer (school) users who work in the system daily.“ February 12, 2026 MK Melissa K Director of ApplicationsEducation Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I love their responsiveness to ideas and concerns, and hope to see a better understanding of the way schools actually use the product so that new features hit the mark and rollout becomes less challenging for users.“ February 11, 2026 EB Emily B Secondary Resource TeacherPrimary/Secondary Education, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “Even though the kids I work with in my role are not considered sped students, these issues would also create barriers for schools trying to support those students as well.“ February 26, 2026 CM Connie M RegistrarPrimary/Secondary Education, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “We have had a great experience with FACTS and we use it extensively for all our school needs - SIS, FACTS Financial, FACTS App, website, etc.“ February 23, 2026 RS Rebekah S Administrative DirectorEducation Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Generally, I can only extract raw data, with no ability to export to Excel or anything to try and drill it down.“ March 5, 2026 RS Rebekah S Administrative DirectorEducation Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I enjoy all of the student and family information it collects and how user-friendly it is once everything is entered and set up.“ March 5, 2026 SB Sandra B Office AdministratorEducation Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It has worked for the most part for our needs, but it has way too many issues and glitches to be worth the money for a new school.“ February 11, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 57 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Malisha C. Property Management Individual & Family Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "FACTS is a great system!" December 15, 2025 5.0 My overall experience of FACTS was great. I was also able to easily navigate my son's application and profile. It was very easy to upload documents and keep track of what else was needed. Pros FACTS is very simple to use when managing scholarships and filling out applications. Customer support is super helpful if there is any issues. Cons The cons are the fees you have to pay to submit applications. The fee is use the actual site is very high when needing to make payments. Review Source MK Melissa K. Director of Applications Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great product with positive new development on the way....and some growing pains." February 11, 2026 4.0 FACTS has been a win for our parents and staff, but as they've grown rapidly in the past few years some problems of capacity are difficult. I love their responsiveness to ideas and concerns, and hope to see a better understanding of the way schools actually use the product so that new features hit the mark and rollout becomes less challenging for users. Pros Ease of use for parents and teachers; customizable fields; multiple grade scales to accommodate advanced and honors courses; easy report card process; allows different gradebook types for different grade levels; Premier Integration gives our families one place to go. I feel heard by FACTS when requesting important product changes and have seen great progress on a number of important fronts. Cons In the past several years they have struggled with downtime, with poor implementation of new features, and with somewhat regular bugs in critical features (eg, attendance). It has been less consistent than my expectations, and my users (teachers/staff) are very often frustrated. Alternatives considered [PowerSchool](https://www.capterra.com/p/175664/PowerSchool/)[Skyward Student Management Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/2185/Skyward-School-Management/)[Blackbaud Student Information System](https://www.capterra.com/p/205391/Blackbaud-SIS/)[Veracross](https://www.capterra.com/p/20395/Veracross/) Reason for choosing FACTS Best match for our RFP; price; customer support; responsiveness to our needs and concerns Switched from [Skyward Student Management Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/2185/Skyward-School-Management/) Needed something easier for staff and parents; wanted to integrate with existing systems. Review Source JL John L. Assistant Principal Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "FACTS--There is a lot there!" April 20, 2026 4.0 FACTS has gotten easier the more I have used it. I initially missed our old system, but as I learn more and get used to FACTS, the more I appreciate it. Pros FACTS has a huge amount of options for its student information management. The reports sections is strong in that there are many different reports to run. Customer service is quick and responsive. Cons There is almost too much; I found the learning curve to be a little steep compared to the previous SIS we used. Switched from [Gradelink](https://www.capterra.com/p/118900/Gradelink-SIS/) We wanted to have one system for student management and admissions. Review Source BC Beth C. Kindergarten Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "FACTS is a headache" April 17, 2026 1.0 Pros Nothing. Cons IT IS A WASTE OF TIME. EVERY TIME YOU LOG IN. In order to email parents have to go through several steps as well. Logging in, you have to have a district code you type in EVERY time you log in. Within the last week (April 2026), you have to have a 2 factor code emailed to you and put that in. This is on a phone or a computer that you use every day. There are so many steps you have to take in order to just take attendance. Review Source ES Ellen S. Counselor FACTS Specialist Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Student Information Ever" February 12, 2026 5.0 I have been working in schools using FACTS for 9 years and every year I find more and more short cuts to save time, but also to save vital information that I can access in a moment. FACTS constantly strives to update their systems as needs evolve. I love it! Pros FACTS is simple to learn and use. They have amazing and available training and support. FACTS systems handle all of the needs of our school, but if you decide to only use a portion of what is available, it still works seamlessly. If there is a bug or an issue, they take the information and work to correct the problem Cons Because it is so broad and has so many areas of service, learning all of the functions can take time to become completely at ease. Switched from [HeadMaster](https://www.capterra.com/p/12021/HeadMaster/) The Diocese made the decision to select FACTS. Review Source CC Carla C. Director of Advancement and Admissions Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "FACTS Makes School Management Easier" February 12, 2026 5.0 My overall experience has been very positive, and I would highly recommend FACTS to any school seeking a smooth, streamlined process from application through enrollment. The platform effectively manages tuition, including Grant & Aid, while conveniently housing medical and classroom information all in one place. Pros The customer service is outstanding—staff are consistently friendly, knowledgeable, and eager to help. The teaching videos make it easy to refresh my memory on tasks I don’t perform daily but revisit each year. FACTS has truly set us up for success and streamlined many of our school processes. I highly recommend FACTS for both your SIS and Tuition Management system. Cons While the FACTS Giving portion could benefit from additional features to support easier donor management, we do appreciate the convenience of having all our information in one centralized platform. Switched from [TeacherEase](https://www.capterra.com/p/246639/TeacherEase/)[Blackbaud eTapestry](https://www.capterra.com/p/29170/eTapestry/) I had used FACTS in my previous school and liked having one platform for all our needs. Review Source JM Jennifer M. Registrar Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Pretty Good SIS" February 11, 2026 4.0 I came into a school with zero FACTS experience, and had to learn it all by myself. I found it easy enough to learn. I will say that the chat and HubHelp need work. Pros It is pretty user friendly. Layout and whatnot is easy, parents/students seem to like the Family Portal. Cons Some of the functions could improve, especially reporting. Also, Chat users don't really know the system they are "helping" us with. And Hub Help is very hard to find specific things. Switched from [AdminPlus SIS](https://www.capterra.com/p/10010511/Administrator-s-Plus/) Rediker was clunky and not user friendly for our faculty Review Source MG Melissa G. Registrar Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Bang for the Buck" October 28, 2025 4.0 It's good if you can teach yourself how to learn, don't expect. much help from account manager or customer service portal. Pros Value for money. I like that it has several features such as communication, gradebook, sis, etc..... Cons The customer service is not the greatest. Luck out if you get someone polite and helpful. Otherwise, they just direct you to the learning page. Also, I think it's time to link SIS and Management. They should be working together. Switched from [Power School](https://www.capterra.com/p/16487/Power-School/) wanted something that could include tuition management Review Source RS Rebekah S. Administrative Director Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great Student Information System" March 5, 2026 4.0 Overall, I have had a good experience with FACTS. The Reports are my only real complaint, that and not having two-way communication with students and parents as an option. These are not issues anywhere near big enough to sway me to try something else. As far as Student Information systems go, FACTS is a fantastic option. Pros I enjoy all of the student and family information it collects and how user-friendly it is once everything is entered and set up. Managing records for the school is easy because it is all kept in one place. Customer support has always been very helpful when needed. Cons I think my least favorite aspect is the Reports. While some of them are excellent, there are a number that feel a bit clunky and difficult to extract meaningful information from. For example, I have not been able to find a simple attendance report that shows an overall number of each attendance code for a particular student, class, or the school as a whole. Generally, I can only extract raw data, with no ability to export to Excel or anything to try and drill it down. Additionally, the Graduation Plan Audit format is cumbersome to read. Those are the two sticking out in my mind. Review Source EB Emily B. Secondary Resource Teacher Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "More Support for Academic Support" February 26, 2026 4.0 Overall, it has been fairly simple to navigate and has been less of a learning curve than other SIS I have used. It has been built well for office, administration, and advisors to build what they need and mostly supports easy use for teachers. I would love to see new permissions and report/viewing options to better support those whose role is to provide support in addition to what classroom teachers can provide. If this gap can be filled, I would easily say this is the most effective SIS available and would be quick to recommend it to any school. Pros The system has improved greatly in support for school management on the whole. Attendance, family information, individual grades, and emailing have become simpler, although email can still be confusing. The gradebook is fairly clear and easy for students and families to access quickly, connecting parents, teachers, and students. Cons As an academic coach/academic support teacher, I have to pull grades repeatedly to see trends for individuals and for each grade-level overall. There are currently very few ways to pull this information quickly in one place, adding numerous steps and utilization of data recording outside of Renweb, which is not ideal for security or efficient access to data that is needed to build better support for students. Even though the kids I work with in my role are not considered sped students, these issues would also create barriers for schools trying to support those students as well. I would love to see better viewing security rights built, and easier access to gradebook scores and trends across multiple grade-levels through reports. Review Source Mariam R. Business Manager Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I have been using FACTS for 5 years for tuition processing. It is very easy to use." June 9, 2017 5.0 Ease of use for tuition processing. Pros It is very easy to navigate through parent accounts, reports and grant processing. Customer service line is very responsive as well as the dedicated account representative. Cons There is no recourse if a parent walks away without paying. You cannot go after the parent if they shut down their account or card. Review Source LE Loren E. Registrar Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "this new user is impressed" February 10, 2017 5.0 My school is new to using FACTS, but we have found it to be an amazing product. It is simple to evaluate a large number of financial aid requests, all on an equal basis. And we aren't even using all of the advanced features yet. Review Source Response from Nelnet Business Solutions April 14, 2017 Loren, Thank you for taking the time to review our Grant & Aid Assessment service! We appreciate your feedback and hope the product continues to make life a little easier for you and your school. FS Freddie S. Business Manager Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best thing about RenWeb and FACTS is the customer service." June 23, 2017 5.0 Our parents do not need to call our office as often, they can go straight to RenWeb and FACTS to see what is going on with their student and their account. It is transparent and user friendly to them. Pros Since this software is so comprehensive it is great to be able to call the customer service number any time during the day. The customer service team is courteous, helpful and very knowledgeable. Using this software in addition to FACTS has also allowed us to pass on the same level of customer service to our students and families. Cons The transition has been difficult and it would have been helpful to have more integration, import export capability with Excel and have templates provided for this transition. Review Source aB alec B. Program Admin Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "We are very satisfied with CD2 from both a product and customer service perspective. " July 5, 2017 5.0 Highly scalable and professional platform. Pros Cd2s Platform is very powerful, from a robust LCMS to Simulations and Social Collaboration, all in one system. We don't have to have 3 or 4 different systems to try and accomplish our training needs. Cons They are continually Innovating, so ongoing training is very important. The UI is ever changing, all good, but takes a bit of patience when logging in between long gaps in system use. Review Source bS billy S. Executive Director Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Off to a very slow start, but once we got CD2 staff engaged it was a very good experience. " July 13, 2017 4.0 Flexible. Easy to use and doesn't require and computer science degree to manage. Pros Its extraordinarily flexibile. We've been able to engineer whatever we wanted to achieve with this software. Cons In our case, it's much too costly for what we can generate in returns. Had we understood that the return would never reach the costs, we probably wouldn't have done the project. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Online ESL instructor Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Renweb" January 24, 2019 5.0 Good! Pros It gives details of the charges to our account. Cons I am not sure if this is because of Renweb or another third party, but I wish we didn’t have to pay a fee each time we add lunch money to our child’s account. Review Source CM Cynthia M. Elementary Executive Assistant Used the software for: ### "For the most part good. Most excellent tech support. " January 26, 2016 4.0 Pros: Fairly easy to navigate once you get the hang of it. I like the fact that there are help buttons on practically every screen. Help desk is fantastic. Cons: Report filtering is very tricky. New program versions do not automatically update--the user has to look for the latest version, rather than receiving a program prompt stating a newer version is available would you like to update? A common problem is my session gets timed out too quickly and I have to back out of the program completely. Review Source CM Cynthia M. Administrative Assistant Used the software for: ### "The more I learn the program the more I like the program!" February 5, 2016 5.0 Haven't learned any cons, when I have a problem I call for help and find out a solutions. Or maybe wish we had access to edit the template's and things that we set up with you guys. That way we don't have to bother tech support to do simple adjustments and pay out of pocket for it. Review Source SR Samuel R. Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "trial and help " June 19, 2016 3.0 i have working on different software , so i just need to borrow a leaf from your expertise. any kind of help i get from your product is highly appreciated. Review Source SB Sandra B. Office Administrator Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Works, but needs major improvement" February 11, 2026 3.0 It has worked for the most part for our needs, but it has way too many issues and glitches to be worth the money for a new school. Unfortunately, since this is the only program we have, and it would be way too much work to transfer all information and relearn a new program, we are stuck with it. We would actually enjoy the program if they listened to their customers and made changes quickly to improve the experience vs shoving the issue into a drawer to revisit in 2 years. Pros It has a lot of areas to store information, and options to hide information from certain staff. The admissions feature is very helpful to use to gather information about returning/new students. Cons There are frequent, almost daily, glitches and bugs in the system. Many times staff and families cannot log in to see information, which causes a safety issue when we rely on the information. Also, certain poor designs are greeted with a "maybe one day, or never" responses when we bring up concerns. Some concerns only require a simple or quick fix, but FACTS is unwilling to make any updated without months to years of deliberation. Review Source JB Jenny B. Registrar, Student Compliance Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Comprehensive school management system" February 12, 2026 4.0 Overall, FACTS has been a comprehensive solution that mostly meets our needs. There are shortcomings in a few areas but for the price I have not found a comparable one-stop solution. Pros FACTS is a comprehensive school management system that has overall functioned well to meet the needs of our preschool-12th grade school. From housing our SIS, facilitating our admissions and enrollment, managing our tuition plans and assistance awards, and serving as a communication hub with an outstanding custom family app, FACTS is the go-to solution for many ACSI schools. Many features are intuitive for the user, and the support we receive from our account manager is outstanding. Cons The roadmap for system updates is not clearly communicated to customers and the way in which updates are prioritized has recently been geared toward the parent user experience, rather than the experience of the customer (school) users who work in the system daily. There have been significant issues with the implementation and rollout of Multi-Factor Authentication which have been frustrating, to say the least. Review Source JM Jill M. SIS Director Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "FACTS Review" February 11, 2026 4.0 I’ve used FACTS for over 17 years, and I really love what it offers schools. I’ve seen it grow and improve in meaningful ways, and it’s become an essential part of our daily operations. Customer support has always been great, and overall, I’ve had a very positive experience. Pros There is so much built into the FACTS system. It can feel like a lot at first, but if you really take the time to learn it, it can be a tremendous addition to a school. There are so many tools available, and once you understand how they work together, it really helps streamline daily tasks. Customer support is always available and ready to help when something comes up. I also appreciate that they regularly ask for feedback from the people who actually use the system. They’re constantly adding new and useful features, which shows they’re trying to improve and meet schools’ needs. Cons The communications/email system still feels a little antiquated. It can be challenging to create polished emails, especially when adding documents with graphics or logos. It has definitely improved over the years, but it’s still not quite where I feel it should be compared to other communication platforms. Review Source SC Sarah C. Teacher Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Decent SIS for small schools" December 22, 2025 5.0 I have been a teacher at two different schools using FACTS for SIS/gradebook, email communications management, enrollment, and tuition management. I also was a parent at a school using FACTS for lunch. Both schools experienced minor issues but were happy with FACTS compared to alternative options that exist. Pros As a teacher, I liked that I could find everything that I needed. It made it easy to send emails (with reporting/tracking - I could prove when I sent an email and to whom I sent it), download rosters and other reports (like a birthday list, which I used to make sure every student turning 18 got their birthday present - a copy of their state's voter registration form), and manage grading. Customer support was accessible both to my site admin and to me as a teacher. Cons It seemed like there were often issues & quirks that my site admin had to work out or that I had to work out as a teacher. The gradebook had to be set up JUST RIGHT or your grades would break something. If a student got switched to a different section of a course, I usually had to manually transfer their grades. I don't know if these issues were user error on my site admin's part or errors within the app, but it wasn't as straightforward as it should be or as flexible as a small private school needs. Review Source GC Gary C. IT Director Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A 17 year user of FACTS SIS" February 12, 2026 4.0 I have been using FACTS for seventeen years. The customer support is very good and immediately accessible. Product development is ongoing. With the new FACTSSPACE user voice, the feedback from the support staff is very good. Pros Very comprehensive, it performs all of the functions we require from an SIS without the need for external third-party services. Cons The reports are very comprehensive. However, the ability to cross-reference different sections of FACTS SIS is very limited. As an example, you cannot cross-reference an Admissions report with a Student Data report. Review Source CM Connie M. Registrar Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "FACTS is great value for our school!" February 23, 2026 5.0 We have had a great experience with FACTS and we use it extensively for all our school needs - SIS, FACTS Financial, FACTS App, website, etc. We also use many of the integration products and love how they work together! Pros FACTS is very easy to use for all groups - admin, faculty, parents and students! The customer service is excellent - and I love the extended evening hours. Cons I can't say that I have any specific cons because anytime I have a question or concern, it is promptly addressed! Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Scholarship Management](https://www.capterra.com/scholarship-management-software/)[Student Information System](https://www.capterra.com/student-information-system-software/)[K-12](https://www.capterra.com/k-12-software/) ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.