--- description: Review of Our School Hangout 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: Our School Hangout | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Camp Management Software](/directory/4435/camp-management/software) > [Our School Hangout](/software/426706/our-school-hangout) # Our School Hangout Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/426706/our-school-hangout Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/426706/our-school-hangout?page=2) > Our School Hangout is a cloud-based school management system that streamlines school management operations for administrators, teachers, and parents. Tailored for preschools, day schools, and private educational programs, it caters to the various challenges of these settings. Features of Our School Hangout include: - Cloud-Based: Immerse yourself in the security of advanced cloud technology. The user-friendly system, accessible from anywhere, simplifies school management tasks. - Financial Management: Navigate school finances with tailored tools designed for educational institutions. Streamline payment processing, tuition handling, and billing with automated reminders and AutoPay. - Streamlining Your School Day: Our School Hangout takes care of administrative duties, providing a calendar, an all-in-one resource center, and integration of attendance and immunization record keeping. - Strengthening Community Connections: Prioritize effective communication through an easy-to-use application. Share classroom updates instantly, maintain a comprehensive school directory, distribute newsletters, and engage with interactive polls to foster a school community. - Committed to Safety and Security: Adhering strictly to the best security practices ensures that the information is always safe and well-protected. - Customization at Your Fingertips: The platform offers extensive customization options to fit specific requirements. Our School Hangout stands as a strategic ally in the educational journey. By alleviating administrative burdens, it empowers users to focus on nurturing and inspiring young minds. > > Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 45 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 45 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Our School Hangout ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$35.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Our School Hangout offers scaled pricing plans based on the number of families enrolled in your school or education program, which are designed to be budget-friendly and provide the necessary support for various school sizes. Here's a breakdown of the pricing tiers: Under 50 Families: $35 per month 50 to 99 Families: $75 per month 100 to 149 Families: $100 per month 150 to 249 Families: $150 per month For schools or programs with 250 or more families, you are encouraged to contact Our School Hangout directly to discuss pricing options tailored to larger enrollments. This pricing structure ensures that you only pay for what you need based on the size of your program, making it a cost-effective solution for both small and large educational institutions. Additionally, Our School Hangout offers a 30-day free trial, allowing you to test out the software's features without any financial commitment. If you find that the platform isn't the right fit for your needs, you can cancel anytime during the trial period with no strings attached. For more detailed information on the pricing and to request a demo, you can visit the Our School Hangout Pricing Page and the Request a Demo Page. - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Accounts Payable - Accounts Receivable - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Admissions Management - Alerts/Notifications - Assignment Management - Attendance Management - Attendance Tracking - Attendee Tracking - Bank Reconciliation - Billing & Invoicing - Booking Management - Budgeting/Forecasting - Calendar Management - Cash Management - Chat/Messaging - Class Registration - Class Scheduling - Classroom Management ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) ## Category - [Camp Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4435/camp-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Camp Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4435/camp-management/software) - [Classroom Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4152/classroom-management/software) - [Child Care Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4654/child-care/software) - [Accounting Software for Schools](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/295/education-software/software) - [School Administration Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4685/school-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[DreamClass](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/347326/dreamclass) — 4.8/5 (74 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Great solution" — 5.0/5 > **Steve** | *29 January 2024* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The product works exceptionally well and provides solutions for so many challenges that go along with administrating a school, such as registration, billing, and scheduling. \[sensitive content hidden\] and her team also have amazing and responsive customer service and are always willing to help or even develop solutions to problems you may have. > > **Cons**: Sometimes, the system could be clunky when I tried to use it as a solution for things outside of the recommended use case. That being said, OSH was always helpful in trying to come up with solutions and workarounds. ----- ### "OSH is a great tool for program organization" — 5.0/5 > **Rebecca** | *22 September 2025* | 2128 | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Our School Hangout has saved me lots of time and energy, especially in regards to all of the creating and sending invoices that I was doing before. I love that it organizes it all for me. > > **Cons**: Our program utilizes a lot of the happenings/chat feature and it is a bit hard to reply to comments in various threads. > > I have enjoyed the use of OSH so far this year. I appreciate the ease of use and prompt customer support when the little things come up\! ----- ### "Highly Recommend OSH" — 5.0/5 > **Laura** | *21 May 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: This produce and staff provide excellent customer service and comprehensive service. The \[sensitive content hidden\] was happy to meet with me and help with our individual needs. > > **Cons**: While a plus of the app is the comprehensive nature of all it can do, it did take some time to learn all the functions in terms of registration, communication and accounting. > > It has been great. I have been very impressed with the \[sensitive content hidden\]s dedication to the user experience and response time to customer service. ----- ### "LOVE Our School Hangout" — 5.0/5 > **Kimberly** | *8 January 2025* | 2128 | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use, personal service, cost efficient > > **Cons**: I don't have any complaints. Any issues that arise, Sarai is right there to help us through them. > > Our experience has been great. We have gone from a 100% paper-based preschool to almost using no paper at all. Having a way to communicate with our parents on the app is amazing. I love that they can pay online as well. ----- ### "Sun and Stars Montessori School feedback" — 5.0/5 > **Tammy** | *25 March 2025* | 2128 | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The calendar, sign-ups, happenings and the directory. The billing feature is very user-friendly. I think that it saves a lot of time. We love it\! > > **Cons**: N/A. I like all of the features. I hope there will be a translation feature someday\! > > It has been a great experience. I love how most parent communication can be found on the homepage. The parents love that as well as the "Class Happenings" where teachers upload photos and announcements. 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