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Gradelink

4.7 (734)

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Last updated August 26th, 2026

# Reviews of Gradelink

Ease of use

4.6

Customer Service

4.9

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

SA

Stephanie A

teacherEducation Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“I value gradelink because it it secure with important information, as well as being ideal to share assignments and grading, navigate through each grade and class management, and student information management.“

April 20, 2026

KM

Kelsey M

Office AdministratorEducation Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“We have parents that use it to pay tuition along with lunch orders and after school activities. Unless they specifically make a note, it gets confusing when they make a payment for multiple categories.“

April 23, 2026

AB

Amana B

Teacher and administratorEducation Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Most users report that it simplifies day-to-day operations like grading, attendance, and communication, helping schools stay organized and efficient.“

April 20, 2026

BM

BUSHRA M

teacherEducation Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“I think one limitation of Gradelink is that while its simplicity is a strength, it can sometimes feel a bit less flexible or modern compared to larger SIS platforms—especially when it comes to customization or more advanced reporting features.“

April 14, 2026

JA

Jessica A

Lead TeacherEducation Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“I like that I can customize what things are added to my lesson plans and I like the ability to move or extend lessons to other days. “

April 14, 2026

VT

Vesselina T

TeacherEducation Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Sometimes it returns me to the home page without any reason, freezing the screen for a long time, not enough space for comments.“

April 21, 2026

MB

Melissa B

SuperintendentEducation Management, 51 - 200 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Really appreciate the online gradebook option that prepare instantly downloadable transcripts , progress reports, and report cards.“

April 27, 2026

LA

Lauren A

TeacherEducation Management, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“When doing a combination class having a way to separate lesson plans for each grade taught, the parent side of it is not so user friendly.“

April 16, 2026

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Aaron H.  
Administrator  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great SIS"

May 22, 2020

5.0

WCA uses Gradelink to connect parents with their child's school experience. Being able to see grades, discipline reports, and upcoming events allow families to gain insight into the school.

Pros

Gradelink is a very simple School information System (SIS). As such, the setup time is very fast. The Gradelink support team is very helpful in getting the support that is necessary.

Cons

Because the SIS is a simple, there are not many additional features. The basic features- gradebook, lesson plans, etc. are accessible. However, the more complex features are not available.

Alternatives considered

[Sycamore School](https://www.capterra.com/p/75048/Sycamore-Education/)[FACTS](https://www.capterra.com/p/148464/FACTS/)

Reason for choosing Gradelink

Gradelink was simple to setup and offered their service at a price that was becoming to us.

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

June 2, 2020

We're honored that you chose Gradelink, Aaron! We want to make sure you're getting the most out of your service, so please look at gradelink.com/features to see what's available to you. Your input is valuable to us, so if there are still additional features you'd find useful, please talk with your support rep.

RS

Rod S.  
Teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Best online gradebook our school system has used!"

April 18, 2026

5.0

I am very pleased with the overall experience with Gradelink. Once learning the location of the tasks I frequent (which took all of a few hours or so of use), it is by far the best online gradebook our system has used.

Pros

Compared to our previous system, Gradelink is far superior. Entering grades and assignments is easy, and straight forward. In the past I have sent feedback with an issue I was having with the login procedure, and I can tell improvements have been made in that area (indicating the developers are listening). Tracking student information with not just normal information, but also with disciplinary issues makes it easier to see if a student is acting up in multiple classes or just one.

Cons

There are times when Gradelink has issues with the login procedure. This was mentioned in the Pros area. The issue where having been away from Gradelink after an extended period of time (e.g. overnight, or over the weekend), it will attempt to continue to work with the current session when in reality it has been logged out. It appears the session is still active, and then ultimately updates itself indicating the session has expired (losing whatever work you have already inputted). This has greatly improved over the course of the prior and current semester.

Switched from

[WordPress Portal](https://www.capterra.com/p/213122/WordPress-Portal/)

It was too clunky for out needs, and created way too many headaches trying to do the normal tasks with needed done.

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

June 16, 2026

Wow, the best online gradebook your school system has used? We’re thrilled you’re so pleased with Gradelink, Rod! And we value your input because it plays an important role in our ongoing product development.

WL

Wendy L.  
Office Admin  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "General Review "

September 3, 2026

5.0

Our overall experience has been AMAZING! \[sensitive content hidden\] has been with us since day 1 of initial set up. He has worked closely with us, sometimes daily to transition and maintain through the first year of using Gradelink.

Pros

Simplicity - It is very user friendly. The support team is amazing and always willing to help. \[sensitive content hidden\] is our support lead and is Amazing! He has been so helpful in the initial set up as well as the day to day needs.

Cons

I am unsure if I can name anything we dislike about Gradelink. Overall it has been an amazing transition for our school

Alternatives considered

[FACTS](https://www.capterra.com/p/148464/FACTS/)

Reason for choosing Gradelink

Less expensive - Set up Time frame - Ease of use

Switched from

[Smartcare](https://www.capterra.com/p/141292/SmartCare/)

Simplicity - Also it is all inclusive, everything in one place instead of using multiple platforms

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

September 8, 2026

Wendy, we love that you can’t think of anything you dislike about Gradelink, and we’re thrilled that your experience has been so positive!

CE

Cherise E.  
Head of Schools  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Need More Training and Support"

April 28, 2026

3.0

My overall experience has been mixed. I would appreciate better customer service and better support when trouble shooting.

Pros

We are familiar with the product and its easy to use. I also like its multi usage ability. Working with Vicent on the website has been great.

Cons

Changed the way Wisedata is reported and did not properly train schools. Hard to get support when it is needed.

Alternatives considered

[PowerSchool](https://www.capterra.com/p/175664/PowerSchool/)

Reason for choosing Gradelink

The price and functionality of the software. Also the versatility of what Gradelink can do. It was the best by for what we needed.

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

April 30, 2026

Thank you for your feedback, Cherise. We are dedicated to providing you with the support you need! On this website, the only contact information we have for you is your first name and last initial. However, we’ll do our best to contact you and help you with any issues you’ve been having. In the meantime, help is always available by clicking on the question mark icon at the top of the screen in Gradelink.

MS

Mark S.  
Principal  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "It is an excellent way to help manage one’s school"

June 2, 2026

5.0

Good as we transferred form one system to another. The help videos are excellent in training staff and preparing new workers.

Pros

Has excellent security, support, and management. My faculty finds it easy to learn and work work in during class time

Cons

Sometimes we had issues with the student management system. It is because our secretary was new.to our school. We had her watch some videos and she was set.

Alternatives considered

[FACTS Student Information System](https://www.capterra.com/p/10027963/FACTS-Student-Information-System/)

Reason for choosing Gradelink

The cost was too high for our school as some needs would cost more

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

June 3, 2026

We know there are a lot of systems to choose from, Mark. We’re glad you chose Gradelink, and we’re thrilled it’s working so well for you and your staff!

KH

Karen H.  
Registrar  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Reasonably Satisfied"

April 19, 2026

4.0

Generally positive, given the cons listed above. It meets our needs with professional-looking documents.

Pros

Good features for a reasonable price Strong training and support that is readily accessible Attractive and easy to use parent/student portal and communication tools On-line enrollment

Cons

As a teacher, the hard stop at the end of each grading period, especially between quarters 1 & 2 or 3 & 4. When I run out of time in one quarter, it would be nice to automatically bump assignments to the next quarter without having to cut & paste them. As an administrator, I would like more flexibility in creating reports

Alternatives considered

[FACTS Student Information System](https://www.capterra.com/p/10027963/FACTS-Student-Information-System/)

Reason for choosing Gradelink

No high-pressure sales tactics; I could access training videos and see the parent portal; on-line enrollment and communications tools eliminated the need for costly alternatives; the price was right

Switched from

[Power School](https://www.capterra.com/p/16487/Power-School/)

We used Chalkable for several years. It was purchased by Power School shortly after we adopted it and Power School was going to force us to switch to their program at a much higher cost

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

June 15, 2026

Thank you for your input, Karen. We’re glad you like the new Parent/Student Portal! Our development team is hard at work on redesigning the teacher and admin interfaces, which will be released soon. Stay tuned for updates.

SC

Sheila C.  
Director of Development  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "One program for all of your school needs"

April 20, 2026

4.0

I have always been very pleased with the support that I received when I contacted them with issues. We have used Gradelink for about seven years, and we are very happy with this program. We use it for everything in the school - communications, attendance and grades, lunch billing, discipline, lesson plans, enrollment, and more! It's very convenient to only have to use one program for all these things.

Pros

Gradelink is very user-friendly once you learn the ropes. They offer great tutorial videos for every aspect of the program, which is super helpful. We use the communications feature (both email and mass texting) almost daily at our school. It is perfect for last-minute reminders about due dates or for changes in schedules, as in snow days and weather delays.

Cons

The only reason I am giving four stars instead of five is because there are some features that are missing that would be very helpful. The Gradelink app is great for parents and students, but there is no option for an app for the teachers or admin to use. It would be so helpful to be able to communicate via our phones, but instead we have to use a laptop to send messages. Gradelink does open on a phone browser, but it does not optimize for mobile viewing and will cut off the screen. The other feature that is inconvenient is that parents can't enroll from the app. They must log in on a laptop to do this. Every year we have parents calling the office because their enrollment isn't working, when in fact, they are just trying to do it from the app.

Alternatives considered

[OptionC](https://www.capterra.com/p/56570/OptionC/)

Reason for choosing Gradelink

Gradelink was a better value than other systems we looked at, and it offered more features.

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

May 28, 2026

Thank you for your thoughtful input, Sheila! It’s especially helpful coming from someone who has been using Gradelink for so many years. An app for teachers and admins is on our to-do list; however, we don’t have a release date yet.

KB

Katie B.  
Teacher  
Religious Institutions  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A review from a parent, teacher and office administrator."

April 22, 2026

5.0

Pros

I started using Gradelink when our administration decided to change our student information system. It was very helpful when transferring all of our information into a new database. Customer Service was top notch when I had to call and ask about any concerns or questions I had. I worked as the Office Manager and was in charge of making sure everything transferred smoothly. I now work as a teacher and use this for student and teacher information. This help keeps track of students behavior, grades, billing as well as the teachers lesson plans and calendars. It helps our administration to look and see what students are interrupting our class management strategies and to better help us flow and make progress.

Cons

That it doesn't remember your payment information or allow you to use Apple Pay. This would make payments faster and even more convenient.

Switched from

[HeadMaster](https://www.capterra.com/p/12021/HeadMaster/)

Headmaster was very outdated and we needed something newer.

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

May 12, 2026

Thank you for your feedback, Katie! It helps us know what’s working well and what can be improved or added.

KM

Kelsey M.  
Office Administrator  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Gradelink is a great asset to our school!"

April 23, 2026

5.0

We have used Gradelink for 6 years now and overall have been very pleased. We know that it is capable of so much more than we are using it for.

Pros

Gradelink is an amazing tool. On the administrative side of it, I love how easy it makes communicating with our parents/staff through email and text. We have used systems in the past that charged us per person per text that we sent out; with Gradelink, we pay a flat amount per student for that same service. I also like that parents are able to log in to see where their student is academically also where they stand financially. Teachers are able to keep great records of their students' assignments along with grades. Customer support is great! If you have a question, there are many tips and help videos that are there to support you.

Cons

One thing that I wish was different is how you must conclude each term at the end of a quarter. This makes it a bit of a hassle if anything needs to be changed at a later time. I also would like to see there be an option for dropdown categories in Billing. We have parents that use it to pay tuition along with lunch orders and after school activities. Unless they specifically make a note, it gets confusing when they make a payment for multiple categories. A dropdown option could streamline that.

Switched from

[HeadMaster](https://www.capterra.com/p/12021/HeadMaster/)

Gradelink had been used by an administrator at his previous school.

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

May 7, 2026

Thank you for your thoughtful feedback, Kelsey! Input from our schools is always important to us. To learn more about what you can do with Gradelink, click on the question mark icon at the top of the screen in Gradelink to access a wealth of helpful information.

LK

Laura K.  
Secretary of a School  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Gradelink Customer Service "

July 30, 2026

5.0

My overall experience with GL is a 9 because of their support system. I have used Gradlink for four years now. I like everything about it as far as scheduling email blasts, student accidents and injuries, communication pieces.

Pros

Its customer support - namely \[sensitive content hidden\] - she is the absolutely best customer service rep - timely and informative.

Cons

SO much to learn at first! I was the secretary "end" of things on Gradelink when the administrator up and left without any instructions. The customer support system for Gradelink is helping me to get through this.

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

July 31, 2026

It sounds like you were put in a tough spot, Laura. We’re here for you and always happy to help!

MR

Martha R.  
ELA Teacher with Administration Duties  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Gradelink is a Teacher's Best Friend"

April 20, 2026

5.0

My overall experience has been very positive, and for the most part, it works great! I love how it converts points to percentages. I also find the communication page useful for contacting parents or sending a letter to students.

Pros

I like how Gradelink lets you track your lesson plans and grades for each student. Gradelink is built on a logical scheme that makes it easy to figure out how to accomplish the tasks needed to track students, lessons, and grades.

Cons

It can be frustrating when Gradelink shuts down on me while I'm entering grades. I notice it seems to reboot around lunchtime or just before. Perhaps that is when peak use occurs? Also, sometimes when I go in to edit an assignment, it will disappear completely. I have to use the back arrow on the page to regain the assignment.

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

June 3, 2026

Best friend? Aw, thanks, Martha! While every system will experience some downtime here and there, what you’re describing isn’t typical. Please reach out to your support rep so we can figure out where the problem is.

EB

Elyse B.  
Fourth Grade Teacher  
Primary/Secondary Education  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Super helpful and straightforward!"

April 27, 2026

5.0

I really like the program. It is helpful and straightforward. It makes things really easy especially to do with entering grades, handling the weight of grades, and communicating with parents. I have no major complaints!

Pros

I love the SmartSend feature! It is so helpful to be able to send messages to specific groups of parents, schedule messages, and such. It is also very straightforward and easy to use. I also love the grading features, again all very straightforward and easy to use. It makes grading and communicating so much less stressful!

Cons

I don't like how Gradelink times out frequently. I would prefer if there was a way to decide how long you wanted to stay signed in until it signs you out. Sometimes I come back to my computer and have to log in again because I have been teaching a lesson and then I lose my spot where I was and have to reload to the correct subject and entering grades or such. I have also noticed it is sometimes not possible or just difficult to create a list of certain combinations of students. For example, the names of all the girls, the names of all the boys, the names of all the students and their parents emails, etc. I don't know if there is a way to make it easy to choose the combination of lists that you want and then just have a copy of that.

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

May 4, 2026

We’re thrilled that you find Gradelink so enjoyable to use, Elyse! We understand how getting signed out can be frustrating. The time-out period can be adjusted by your Gradelink admin in the security settings.

SLH

Sister Louise H.  
Religion Coordinator and Teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great and Consistent Product"

April 23, 2026

5.0

I've used Gradelink since 2016 and the improvements have been amazing, so responsive to teacher's ideas or staff requests.

Pros

It is easy to use and when there is a problem customer service is readliy available. The YouTube videos are helpful. The parents and students can look up grades readily. We are a poor school and it is worth the money.

Cons

When Gradelink is down, it makes life so difficult but customer service is responsive to the challenges. They respond quickly and fix things, even special requests are not a problem.

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

May 7, 2026

Wow! We love that you’ve been with us for 10 years, Sister Louise! We look forward to serving your school for another 10 years—and beyond.

EB

Eva B.  
Lead Teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Two Thumbs Up for Gradelink"

April 20, 2026

5.0

My overall experience with Gradelink has been fantastic! There are numerous tools available that, as a small school, we haven't fully utilized yet. I hope to eventually transition everything to a digital format. I've consistently received assistance from the Gradelink help center, and the parent portal is also very user-friendly.

Pros

What I appreciate most about Gradelink is its user-friendly design. As a lead teacher, I oversee the training and support of my fellow educators on Gradelink. The feedback from teachers is consistently positive regarding the Lesson Plans and the Gradesheet features. I particularly enjoy the ability to save and duplicate Lesson Plans. Transitioning to digital Report Cards has significantly saved us time. Overall, Gradelink proves to be an excellent platform for our school.

Cons

The one aspect I find less appealing is the State Standards. It would be beneficial to have access to all State standards within the lesson plan section. I've noticed that several standards are missing, and it would be great to access them on our end. Perhaps there is a way to do this, but I have yet to find out.

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

May 29, 2026

It’s wonderful that your experience has been fantastic, Eva! We love that you and your team are getting so much out of using Gradelink. For assistance with state standards, please talk with your support rep. We’re always happy to help.

GD

Gwen D.  
Teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Love Gradelink!"

April 20, 2026

5.0

Very positive experience overall! Simple to use and customize and as long as you log out regularly, pretty reliable!

Pros

Great access to student information when i need it! Easy to findninformation and the system is easy to navigate. Adding assignments and grading is super simple. Lesson planning is very customizable depending on what your specific school requires and what your personal needs are!

Cons

Sometimes, i will get logged out because of a timeline, but it doesnt always tell you, and you end up losing whatever you were working on.

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

June 2, 2026

It’s great to know you find Gradelink so easy to use, Gwen! We understand getting timed out can be annoying; however, it’s one of the security measures we use to keep your school’s data safe. The timing can be adjusted by your school’s Gradelink administrator, so you may want to talk with them about lengthening it if it’s too short.

AC

Anna C.  
Teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy-to-Use Classroom Management with Helpful Progress Tracking"

April 24, 2026

4.0

My overall experience with Gradelink has been very positive. It is user-friendly and makes classroom management, grading, assignment creation, and parent communication much more efficient. I especially value the progress report feature because it helps me support students more consistently and gives families a clear picture of student performance. While I would love to see more Google Drive integration and more flexibility with links in emails, Gradelink has been a reliable and practical tool for managing my class.

Pros

Gradelink is an overall very easy-to-use classroom management system. I appreciate how simple it is to create assignments, enter grades, and keep student progress organized. I especially like that I can generate progress reports to help students and families stay on track. The Smart Send option is also very helpful for communication. I also appreciate the flexibility of entering grades as points, letter grades, or percentages, depending on the needs of the class.

Cons

One limitation is that attachments cannot be added directly from Google Drive. I have to download the file first, convert or save it as a PDF, and then upload it separately, which adds extra steps. I also wish emails allowed more than one link, since teachers often need to share multiple resources with students or parents at the same time.

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

May 7, 2026

We love hearing that you are using Gradelink in so many ways to work more efficiently, Anna! SmartSend emails will accommodate multiple links and attachments, so please reach out to your Gradelink support rep to get that resolved.

SJ

Sunshine J.  
Middle School Teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent for everyday school records!"

April 24, 2026

4.0

Gradelink is great for keeping records and sharing those with families. Currently it is better for in house use. It could be improved for better immediate communication with family.

Pros

I like that Gradelink is comprehensive in dealing academic records and classroom management. I, also, enjoy the ability to run reports and the fact that it is user friendly. It makes syncing grades from Google Classroom easy as well.

Cons

I wish messaging parents was a little easier and had a better place in the app. The communications go to user emails rather than an app notification.

Switched from

[Orbund](https://www.capterra.com/p/67653/Education-Management-Tools/)

More features were available on Gradelink.

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

May 6, 2026

Thank you for your input, Sunshine! If you have ideas for improvements you’d like to see, please share them with your support rep. We’d love to hear them.

AM

Aubrey M.  
teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "4 Stars for Gradelink"

April 20, 2026

4.0

Overall, it is a pretty great experience. It is easy to navigate and use. I would recommend it to schools and parents.

Pros

That you can email parents directly from Gradelink. I like all of the different lists that it generates like birthdays. I like that parents are able to update their information directly onto Gradelink.

Cons

I wish that I were able to import and export grades to Schoology. I wish that we could put our vacation and days off directly into Gradelink, and it would automatically put them into the attendance. I would like it to say the difference between early leave and 1/2 dismissal, and the same with the morning absence and tardy. I wish that I could copy the grades and the assignments for one class to another.

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

June 2, 2026

Thank you for your honest feedback, Aubrey. The good news is some of your wishes have already come true! Designations for different types of absences can be added by your school’s Gradelink administrator. And assignments can be copied and even shared with other teachers. To learn how, please click on the question mark icon at the top of the screen in Gradelink to access the help website. If you need further assistance, please reach out to your support rep, and we’ll be happy to help.

CM

Connan M.  
Teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The best SMS!"

April 14, 2026

5.0

I love it! It is intuitive and easy to use. It provides more features than I have even been able to fully utilize.

Pros

Compared to other SMS I have used in my 28 years of teaching, it is the most straightforward easy to use. I was the Director of Technology at my previous school - the other student management systems were not only limited on the teacher end, they were a passion to manage on the admin end.

Cons

I would prefer a few more options within the reports. It would be helpful to add/remove more items and to limit for which students to run a report.

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

April 23, 2026

Thank you, Connan! It’s rewarding to hear you find Gradelink so much easier to use than the other systems you’ve used.

JL

John L.  
Assistant Principal  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Definitely recommend!"

April 14, 2026

5.0

Gradelink was great! I never had any issues managing classes as a teacher, and it was great as a principal. Figuring out GPA was super simple. The layout for teachers is logical and easy to navigate.

Pros

Gradelink is very user-friendly. It's easy for teachers and administrators to manage their tasks. As a teacher, creating assignments and managing grades was easy. I loved automatic messaging for missing assignments.

Cons

Customer service was difficult to reach at times. There were times I tried calling and had to wait for help, or I might have emailed and it took time for a response.

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

June 26, 2026

Thank you, John! We are honored by your recommendation. While we strive to respond to all correspondence as quickly as possible, there are times when we get quite busy. Assistance is always available by clicking on the question mark icon at the top of the screen in Gradelink. That will lead you to our free help website, which is loaded with how-to articles and videos.

BM

BUSHRA M.  
teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Very satisfying "

April 14, 2026

5.0

Pros

I liked how Gradelink is designed specifically for smaller schools and focuses on simplicity without sacrificing functionality. A lot of SIS platforms feel overly complex, but Gradelink keeps things intuitive for teachers, administrators, and even parents. I also appreciated how it brings everything—grading, attendance, communication—into one place, which really helps streamline workflows and improve transparency.”

Cons

I think one limitation of Gradelink is that while its simplicity is a strength, it can sometimes feel a bit less flexible or modern compared to larger SIS platforms—especially when it comes to customization or more advanced reporting features. That said, for many smaller schools, the trade-off works well because it keeps the system easy to use and efficient.”

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

June 23, 2026

It’s rewarding to know you’re getting so much out of Gradelink, while still finding it easy to use, Bushra! Please reach out to your Gradelink support rep about customization and reporting, and we’ll be glad to see what we can do.

KS

Krista S.  
Teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Gradelink is simple"

April 21, 2026

4.0

I would give it like a B rating. There are a few kinks that need to be corrected. It is hard when I type something out and it doesn't save what I did.

Pros

I like how I can manage my grades quickly and send emails to families. It is easy to go between classes.

Cons

It freezes and I lose a lot of information I type in quite frequently. Also, many times it will not let me extend a lesson plan.

Review Source

Response from Gradelink

May 19, 2026

While we’re happy that most things are working well for you, Krista, we don’t want you to have these frustrations. The problems you’re describing aren’t typical, so please reach out to your Gradelink support rep so we can figure out what's causing them.

AA

Amera A.  
High School Teacher  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "All lesson plans at one place"

April 20, 2026

5.0

Very good and organized system and i can see all the student related material on one platform and grading system is easy to follow.

Pros

I like that all student related things are on platform from attendance, lesson planning grading and communication with parents. I like its lesson plan feature the best and it has helped me a lot in designing my lessons for a week.

Cons

It is very good however when i design a class newsletter in CANVA the pdf file is often too large to be attached. Its capacity for attachments is limited.

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Response from Gradelink

June 4, 2026

It’s rewarding to hear you’re using Gradelink to get so much done, Amera! We are working on a major upgrade to Teacher Pages and School News, so soon your class newsletter will be better than ever.

RS

Richard S.  
Principal  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Barnes Academy"

April 20, 2026

5.0

Well satisfied with the years we have used Gradelink. Our teachers have shared their satisfaction with the ease of use.

Pros

Teachers' ability to add assignments and grades. Progress reports and report cards. Adding discipline information. Producing transcripts Better price than other SIS options Quick responses to problems or questions

Cons

Need more information about identifying a student's discipline record. Would like the ability to dictate the information instead of typing.

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Response from Gradelink

May 28, 2026

It’s rewarding to hear you and your staff are so satisfied with Gradelink, Richard! Please reach out to your support rep for help with discipline records, and we’ll be happy to assist.

SB

Stephanie B.  
Third Grade Teacher  
Primary/Secondary Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Gradelink review"

April 14, 2026

5.0

Gradelink has been a useful tool for sending out class emails and notifying parents by way of my teacher page.

Pros

User friendly, easy to input grades and get reports. The smartsend feature is my favorite for sending out parent emails.

Cons

I accidentally input grades for the wrong subject; it would have been nice to simply transfer that over to the correct class without having to do every single one manually again

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Response from Gradelink

June 18, 2026

It’s good to hear you find SmartSend so useful for communicating with parents, Stephanie! Having to re-enter grades would be frustrating; unfortunately, there isn’t a way to transfer them from one class to another.