Suggestions appear as you type. Use the up and down arrows to choose one and Enter to open it.

This page's audience our own tag's counts — open to see them
–Visits
–Page views
–Clicks to vendors
–Time on page
–Reading now
Clicks to vendors, by tool
  • –
Top countries
  • –
Devices
  • –

– · visits, page views and clicks counted by our own tag, which counts more than our checked analytics; every figure rounded down · how we count

Head-to-head · Student Engagement Software

CampusGroups vs Modern Campus Involve

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score CampusGroups #1 in Student Engagement Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 6 features Visit CampusGroups
Modern Campus Involve #6 in Student Engagement Software 8.6/10 Pricing on request ✓ 4 of 6 features Visit Modern Campus

CampusGroups leads on 0 checks, Modern Campus Involve on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCampusGroups · 9.4/10
  • Most featuresModern Campus Involve · 4 of 6

CampusGroups scores higher on our rubric for student engagement software: 9.4 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #6.

CampusGroups is the better fit for all-in-one campus engagement. Modern Campus Involve is the better fit for student involvement programs.

  • CampusGroups fits best

    All-in-one campus engagement

  • Modern Campus Involve fits best

    Student involvement programs

Advertiser disclosure: iTechGuides is reader-supported. Vendors can pay for top positions in our rankings and for a place on other products' pages, and we may earn a commission when you click some links. Bought places stand at the number bought; this page and our disclosure say so. Paying vendors may get a fuller, more detailed review from our editors, and that review can change their score. How we rank.

Side by side

Feature CampusGroups 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Modern Campus Involve 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.6
Ranking #1 in Student Engagement Software #6 in Student Engagement Software
Best for All-in-one campus engagement Student involvement programs
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan Not checked yet Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web, iOS, Android
Integrations 15 integrations 9 integrations
Features CampusGroups 0/6 · Modern Campus Involve 4/6
Engagement analytics Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Automated campaigns Not checked yet ✓ (best)
SMS outreach Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Student surveys Not checked yet Not checked yet
Risk alerts Not checked yet ✓ (best)
LMS integration Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Covers organizations, events, communities, communications, and payments
  • Supports web, iOS, Android, APIs, and branded campus experiences
  • Connects with major LMS, calendar, SSO, payment, CRM, and video platforms
  • Combines event, organization, and activity management
  • Tracks co-curricular skills and learning outcomes
  • Supports nudges, SMS outreach, analytics, and mobile access
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting the sales team
  • Broad functionality may exceed the needs of narrowly focused programs
  • A current free plan and member limits are not part of the offer
  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • LMS integration is not verified
  • Broad functionality may exceed simpler program needs
Our verdict

CampusGroups is a higher-education community and student engagement platform for universities, colleges, students, staff, alumni, and community members. It brings student organization management, event creation and registration,…

Read the review →

Modern Campus Involve is a higher-education student engagement platform for institutions managing campus events, organizations, forms, co-curricular experiences, skills, pathways, and participation data. Formerly known as Presence, it…

Read the review →
  1. CampusGroupsStudent Engagement Software 9.4Pricing on request
  2. Modern Campus InvolveStudent Engagement Software 8.6Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CampusGroups — where it wins

    • Covers organizations, events, communities, communications, and payments
    • Supports web, iOS, Android, APIs, and branded campus experiences
    • Connects with major LMS, calendar, SSO, payment, CRM, and video platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting the sales team
    • Broad functionality may exceed the needs of narrowly focused programs
    • A current free plan and member limits are not part of the offer

  • Modern Campus Involve — where it wins

    • Combines event, organization, and activity management
    • Tracks co-curricular skills and learning outcomes
    • Supports nudges, SMS outreach, analytics, and mobile access

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting sales
    • LMS integration is not verified
    • Broad functionality may exceed simpler program needs

More comparisons

All student engagement software comparisons → · Full ranking →

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

Last updated · How we research and update