--- description: Review of Alma SIS Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice New Zealand. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: Alma SIS | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [K-12 Software](/directory/4232/k-12/software) > [Alma SIS](/software/264800/alma) # Alma SIS Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/264800/alma Page: 1 / 19\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/264800/alma?page=2) > Alma SIS: Built for Schools. Ready for District Scale. Alma is a modern, intuitive, and future-ready student information system designed for PreK-12 schools, districts, and education organizations of every size. From individual schools and complex, multi-school districts to state agencies and departments of education, Alma connects education data from student to state. Today, Alma supports organizations serving more than 6 million students across the United States and around the world. One Connected Platform for School and District Operations Alma replaces fragmented processes and administrative busywork with intuitive workflows, powerful automation, and centralized data. Educators and administrators spend less time navigating systems and more time supporting students. • District and Multi-School Management: Maintain centralized visibility and consistency while giving individual schools the flexibility they need. • Attendance and Scheduling: Track attendance, build schedules, manage classroom assignments, and oversee operations across schools. • Gradebook and Assessments: Support traditional, standards-based, and progressive grading models with a fully integrated, flexible gradebook. • State Reporting and Compliance: Simplify data validation, reporting, and compliance with tools designed to meet complex state and district requirements. • Spreadsheet Data Editor: Review and update student information in bulk, correct errors efficiently, and apply changes across the SIS from one centralized workspace. • Data-Driven Insights: Access timely information about student performance, attendance patterns, and engagement to support better decisions. Designed for Educators, Administrators, and Families Alma connects the people and information that keep schools moving forward. • Educators: Streamline attendance, grading, communication, and classroom management so more time stays focused on teaching. • School and District Administrators: Gain centralized visibility into operations, student information, reporting, and performance across schools. • Families: Stay informed through an intuitive portal providing access to grades, assignments, attendance, and school communications. Integrations for a Connected Education Ecosystem Alma works with the tools schools already rely on, including Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Canvas, Schoology, and other mission-critical platforms. • Sync assignments, grades, and other essential information across connected systems. • Reduce redundant data entry and disconnected workflows. • Create smoother connections between SIS, LMS, and classroom tools. Secure, Scalable, and Configurable Alma combines the reliability large organizations require with the flexibility individual schools value. • Cloud-Native Architecture: Support security, reliability, and performance across organizations of every size. • Configurable Workflows: Adapt features, processes, and permissions to each organization’s needs. • Scalable Infrastructure: Support individual schools, multi-school networks, large districts, and statewide education systems. • Connected Data: Improve consistency, visibility, and decision-making as information moves from student to school, district, and state. Expert Support and Continuous Innovation Alma is more than a software provider. Our team works alongside schools and districts with implementation guidance, training, technical expertise, and responsive support. Continuous product improvements help education organizations meet today’s needs while preparing for what comes next. Discover an SIS Built to Move Education Forward Alma simplifies operations, connects communities, and turns student information into meaningful action. Whether managing one school or an entire district, Alma removes barriers so educators can focus on what matters most: teaching, learning, and student success. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 454 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 454 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Alma Technologies - **Founded**: 2012 ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Per User - **Pricing Details**: Interested in trying Alma? Customized product tours are tailored to your specific needs. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: Arabic, Basque, Brazilian Portuguese, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Estonian, European Portuguese, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hindi, Hungarian, Icelandic, Indonesian, Irish, Italian, Japanese, Kazakh, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Malay, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus and 229 more ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Activity Management - Activity Tracking - Admissions Management - Alerts/Notifications - Application Management - Assignment Management - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Attendee Tracking - Automated Scheduling - Billing & Invoicing - Blended Learning - Block Websites/Applications - Built-in LMS - Calendar Management - Candidate Management - Chat/Messaging ## Integrations (41 total) - Acorn - ActionAlly - Alexandria - Blackboard - Branching Minds RTI/MTSS - BusBoss - Canvas - ClassLink - EDULOG - Edgenuity Courseware - Edval - Enrich - Enriching Students - Finalsite - Follett Destiny Library Manager ... and 26 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [K-12 Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4232/k-12/software) ## Related Categories - [K-12 Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4232/k-12/software) - [Admissions Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4687/admissions/software) - [Class Registration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4580/class-registration/software) - [Student Information Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4228/student-information-system/software) - [Classroom Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4152/classroom-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[KINDERPEDIA](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/263441/kinderpedia) — 4.8/5 (165 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Ease to use." — 4.0/5 > **uğur** | *8 October 2022* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: We bought it with my friends who has brother or sister ages under 14 so we discovered it is useful for their education life and psychology. > > **Cons**: Videos sometimes lose their charm for the children who has hyperactivity problem. > > Alma educate my child and take my responcibility. ----- ### "Very affordable and user friendly -- worked GREAT for our 8-12 school" — 5.0/5 > **Bly** | *9 September 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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. > > 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). ----- ### "Accessibility" — 5.0/5 > **Francys** | *25 September 2020* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: What do I like the most?? mmm ... its simple way that the information is presented, there are guides, videos, post, and everything focused on improving your service. > > **Cons**: I've been thinking about what I don't like, wow\! good question, even so I can't find something that I dislike. > > Okay, we have been with them for 7 years together in our journey as a business focused on education, we have grown together. I recommend it 100% for your growth. ----- ### "Happy Customer" — 5.0/5 > **Megan** | *25 July 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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. > > 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. ----- ### "Alma SIS Review" — 5.0/5 > **Michael** | *23 July 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **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. > > 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. ----- Page: 1 / 19\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/264800/alma?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/264800/alma) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data