Head-to-head · CRM for Higher Education Software
Full Fabric vs LeadSquared
Full Fabric leads on 0 checks, LeadSquared on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFull Fabric · 8.2/10
- Free trialonly LeadSquared
Full Fabric scores higher on our rubric for crm for higher education software: 8.2 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Full Fabric is the better fit for mid-size colleges seeking an all-in-one platform. LeadSquared is the better fit for teams wanting a general CRM with education workflows.
- Full Fabric fits best
Mid-size colleges seeking an all-in-one platform
- LeadSquared fits best
Teams wanting a general CRM with education workflows
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Side by side
| Feature | Full Fabric 8.2/10 Visit ↗ | LeadSquared 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.2 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #5 in CRM for Higher Education Software | #7 in CRM for Higher Education Software |
| Best for | Mid-size colleges seeking an all-in-one platform | Teams wanting a general CRM with education workflows |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | €12,000/yr | — |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | 15 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA |
| Integrations | 16 integrations | 162+ integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Full Fabric 0/4 · LeadSquared 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 → |
LeadSquared is a cloud CRM for sales, marketing, service, and field teams, with workflows that can support education organizations alongside other high-volume industries. It brings together lead capture from forms, landing pages, imports,… 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
LeadSquared — where it wins
- Lead capture, scoring, routing, pipelines, and opportunity management
- Marketing automation with AI email parsing and nurture workflows
- Web, iOS, Android, APIs, and 162 listed integrations
Where it doesn't
- Higher-education admissions capabilities are less explicitly defined
- Paid plans require choosing a Sales or Marketing package
- Feature depth may exceed the needs of teams seeking a narrow admissions CRM
- Full Fabric8.2/10 · Paid
A broad admissions-to-student-records platform with a €12,000 annual platform fee.
Visit Full FabricFull verdict → - LeadSquared7.9/10 · 15-day trial
A broad CRM with automation and mobile tools, though admissions depth is less explicit.
Visit LeadSquaredFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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