Head-to-head · CRM for Higher Education Software
Full Fabric vs EAB Navigate360
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFull Fabric · 8.2/10
Full Fabric scores higher on our rubric for crm for higher education software: 8.2 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #8.
Full Fabric is the better fit for mid-size colleges seeking an all-in-one platform. EAB Navigate360 is the better fit for student-success and retention operations.
- Full Fabric fits best
Mid-size colleges seeking an all-in-one platform
- EAB Navigate360 fits best
Student-success and retention operations
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Side by side
| Feature | Full Fabric 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | EAB Navigate360 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #5 in CRM for Higher Education Software | #8 in CRM for Higher Education Software |
| Best for | Mid-size colleges seeking an all-in-one platform | Student-success and retention operations |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | €12,000/yr | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs | Live chat, Phone |
| Compliance | GDPR | SOC 2, GDPR |
| Integrations | 16 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Full Fabric 0/4 · EAB Navigate360 0/4 | ||
| Admissions & recruitment | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Student success casework | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Advancement & fundraising | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Service case management | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Campaign automation | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Reporting & analytics | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Contact limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Full Fabric brings recruitment CRM, application processing, admissions, events, communications, payments, and student records into one higher education platform. It is aimed at universities, business schools, and multi-programme… Read the review → |
EAB Navigate360 is a cloud-based CRM for colleges and universities, built around student engagement and success operations. It brings student profiles and a coordinated care network together with advising, early alerts, cases, referrals,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Full Fabric — where it wins
- Connects recruitment, applications, admissions, events, and student records
- Includes workflows, email and SMS communications, and applicant portals
- Integrates with systems including Salesforce, Canvas, Stripe, and Flywire
Where it doesn't
- The €12,000 annual platform fee excludes module charges
- A separate one-off implementation fee adds to initial cost
- Full pricing depends on modules, usage, support plan, and contract length
EAB Navigate360 — where it wins
- Coordinates profiles, cases, referrals, alerts, and intervention workflows
- Combines advising, course planning, messaging, and appointment scheduling
- Connects to SIS, LMS, email, calendar, Common App, and APIs
Where it doesn't
- Pricing is institution-specific and requires contacting sales
- Its focus is less admissions-centered than student-success operations
- Breadth across recruitment, retention, and advancement may exceed narrower needs
- Full Fabric8.2/10 · Paid
A broad admissions-to-student-records platform with a €12,000 annual platform fee.
Visit Full FabricFull verdict → - EAB Navigate3607.8/10 · Pricing on request
A student-success CRM linking advising, alerts, outreach, and academic planning.
Visit EABFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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