--- description: Review of Almashines 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: Almashines | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice NZ --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Community Software](/directory/4515/community/software) > [Almashines](/software/449944/Almashines) # Almashines Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/449944/Almashines Page: 1 / 7\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/449944/Almashines?page=2) > AlmaShines is an alumni management software designed to help educational institutions manage and engage their alumni communities. It is used by colleges, universities, secondary schools, foundations, corporate organizations, and ed-tech companies to maintain connections with former students or employees. The platform is accessible on web, Android, and iOS devices. The software includes an automated alumni directory with advanced search functionality, tools for managing email campaigns with tracking features, and event management capabilities for virtual and in-person gatherings. It supports alumni giving and fundraising with payment processing options, digital alumni ID cards with QR-enabled verification, and a membership management system with customizable tiers and privileges. Features such as Alumni Business Connect, a job board with referral options, mentorship program coordination, and interest groups enable networking and collaboration within the alumni community. Analytics tools provide insights into alumni activities and behaviors, while automation features support targeted campaigns and personalized engagement. The platform includes administrative management tools with customizable access controls and organizational hierarchy settings. It also offers data enrichment features to maintain accurate alumni records for reporting and accreditation purposes. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 149 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 149 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Almashines Technologies ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$1,199.00 - **Pricing model**: Other (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Custom pricing is available and is based on features, type of institution, and number of alumni. Contact AlmaShines for more a price quote. - **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**: Chinese, English, French, German, Hindi, Spanish - **Available Countries**: Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Benin, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Cape Verde and 127 more ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Activity Tracking - Alerts/Notifications - CRM - Campaign Management - Chat/Messaging - Communication Management - Community Management - Contact Database - Contact Management - Content Management - Credit Card Processing - Customisable Branding - Customisable Forms - Customizable Fields - Data Import/Export - Discussions/Forums - Electronic Payments ## Integrations (31 total) - AWS CloudFormation - Blackbaud CRM - Easebuzz - Facebook Business Suite - Glassdoor - Gmail - Google Analytics 360 - Google Calendar - Google Forms - Google Maps - Google Meet - Google Translate - Gupshup - Instamojo - LMS Suite ... and 16 more integrations ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Community Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4515/community/software) ## Related Categories - [Community Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4515/community/software) - [Association Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/447/association-management/software) - [Student Engagement Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/4330/student-engagement/software) - [Alumni Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/directory/3586/alumni-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Potentiality](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/232597/potentiality) — 4.8/5 (27 reviews) ## Reviews ### "Almaconnect" — 5.0/5 > **Alfikhar** | *18 January 2025* | Civil Engineering | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: \* Stay connected: Find and reconnect with fellow alumni. \* Get updates: Receive news and updates from their alma mater. \* Engage in programs: Participate in alumni events, reunions, and networking opportunities. \* Contribute: Support their institution through donations and volunteer work. > > **Cons**: User interface must be more friendly It lacks some advanced features > > Overall, experiences with Almashines seem to be generally positive, appreciating its core functionalities for connecting alumni. ----- ### "A Reliable Platform for Strengthening Alumni Engagement" — 5.0/5 > **Ananda** | *17 September 2025* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: User-friendly and easy-to-navigate interface Strong alumni engagement and networking features Simple and effective event management tools Easy and interactive communication for alumni and students Responsive and helpful customer support team > > **Cons**: Reporting/analytics could offer deeper insights and more filters Event promotion tools could include more automation and reminders > > Overall, my experience with Almashines has been very positive. The platform is user-friendly, helps drive alumni engagement and simplifies event and communication posting processes. While there is room for improvement in analytics, Almashines has proven to be an effective tool for building and maintaining strong alumni relations. ----- ### "Convenient Tool for Managing Alumni Engagement" — 5.0/5 > **Dr.Ila** | *9 August 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Almashines has helped us bring different alumni activities onto a single platform. It is convenient for maintaining alumni information, communicating with members, and managing events. The overall interface is straightforward, and the support team is helpful when we need assistance. > > **Cons**: It would be useful to have more flexibility in customizing some sections and reports. A few processes could also be made more streamlined for administrators. > > Our experience with Almashines has been satisfactory. It has reduced some of the manual work involved in alumni management and made it easier for us to stay connected with our alumni. The platform covers the main requirements we have, and the team is receptive to suggestions and feedback. ----- ### "Suggestions for improvement" — 3.0/5 > **Raghunath** | *28 February 2022* | Nonprofit Organisation Management | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Easy navigation, user-friendly interface > > **Cons**: 1) More options can be included in the posting window(size, color, different font style, etc) 2) Lack of flexibility in making adjust for image size 3) The portal can have a function that will allow making changes to the image size very easily(Example: The way MS office allows to make changes) 4) The depiction of the map can be improved 5) The slider can have more options to make changes(Slider size, slider speed, etc) 6) The welcome page for the registered/non-registered can have options to add temporary pictures. ----- ### "Great value for money" — 5.0/5 > **Ann** | *8 June 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Almashines offers great value for money, with a wide range of features and a commitment to continuously improving the platform. The team regularly introduces new capabilities to keep up with and complement what other platforms offer. The support team is highly responsive and always goes the extra mile to assist with any requests or queries. They are also proactive in suggesting ideas and solutions tailored to our specific needs as a client. > > **Cons**: The content editor could be more intuitive and beginner friendly, particularly for users without any programming or technical background. There is also potential to elevate the overall design of the platform to better reflect the standards of leading institutions. > > Overall, we are very pleased with Almashines, though as with any platform, there is always room for improvement. ----- Page: 1 / 7\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/449944/Almashines?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/449944/Almashines) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data