Gecko vs Full Fabric

Gecko8.3Visit Full Fabric8.2Visit

Higher score Gecko #4 in CRM for Higher Education Software 8.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Gecko

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Full Fabric #5 in CRM for Higher Education Software 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Full Fabric

• Gecko fits best

  Institutions wanting flexible multichannel recruitment

• Full Fabric fits best

  Mid-size colleges seeking an all-in-one platform

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Side by side

Feature	Gecko 8.3/10 Visit ↗	Full Fabric 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.3	8.2
Ranking	#4 in CRM for Higher Education Software	#5 in CRM for Higher Education Software
Best for	Institutions wanting flexible multichannel recruitment	Mid-size colleges seeking an all-in-one platform
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	€12,000/yr
Free plan	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs	Email, Phone, Live chat, Docs
Compliance	GDPR, 2FA	GDPR
Integrations	8 integrations	16 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Gecko 0/4 · Full Fabric 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
Our review
Pros	Automates email and SMS nurturing with conditional workflow actions. Covers application review, decision, enrollment tasks and document sharing. Connects with Salesforce, Dynamics 365, Slate and Ellucian Recruit CRM.	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
Cons	Pricing is sales-led, so institutions must contact Gecko for a quote. Its focus is higher-education recruitment and student engagement, not general CRM needs. Integration fit depends on the institution’s CRM, SIS and data workflows.	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
Our verdict	Gecko brings applicant communications and admissions workflows together for universities, colleges, community colleges and other higher-education teams. It can capture inquiries and applications, support application review and guide… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Gecko — where it wins

  • Automates email and SMS nurturing with conditional workflow actions.
  • Covers application review, decision, enrollment tasks and document sharing.
  • Connects with Salesforce, Dynamics 365, Slate and Ellucian Recruit CRM.

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is sales-led, so institutions must contact Gecko for a quote.
  • Its focus is higher-education recruitment and student engagement, not general CRM needs.
  • Integration fit depends on the institution’s CRM, SIS and data workflows.

• 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

• Gecko8.3/10 · Pricing on request

  Gecko connects recruitment communications, applications and enrollment tasks in one platform.

  Visit GeckoFull verdict →
• Full Fabric8.2/10 · Paid

  A broad admissions-to-student-records platform with a €12,000 annual platform fee.

  Visit Full FabricFull verdict →