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Head-to-head · Education Analytics Software

Jisc Learning Analytics vs Civitas Advising

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
Higher score Jisc Learning Analytics #1 in Education Analytics Software 9.3/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Contact Jisc
Civitas Advising #8 in Education Analytics Software 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Civitas

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreJisc Learning Analytics · 9.3/10

Jisc Learning Analytics scores higher on our rubric for education analytics software: 9.3 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

Jisc Learning Analytics is the better fit for universities coordinating student engagement interventions. Civitas Advising is the better fit for institutions combining advising and analytics.

  • Jisc Learning Analytics fits best

    Universities coordinating student engagement interventions

  • Civitas Advising fits best

    Institutions combining advising and analytics

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Side by side

Feature Jisc Learning Analytics 9.3/10 Visit ↗ Civitas Advising 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.3 8.5
Ranking #1 in Education Analytics Software #8 in Education Analytics Software
Best for Universities coordinating student engagement interventions Institutions combining advising and analytics
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Not published Not published
Free plan Not published Not published
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Docs Email, Tickets, Docs
Compliance GDPR, ISO 27001 SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 4 integrations 6 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Jisc Learning Analytics 0/2 · Civitas Advising 0/2
Predictive analytics Not published Not published
Assessment analytics Not published Not published
Specs
Analytics focus Not published Not published
Data sources Not published Not published
Deployment Not published Not published
Documented integrations Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Combines attendance, online activity and assessment data in dashboards
  • Links engagement indicators to staff notifications and case management
  • Exports data through an API to business-intelligence systems
  • Predictive risk indicators connect alerts to intervention workflows.
  • Unified profiles combine academic, engagement, and support information.
  • Degree planning, scheduling, and mobile browser access support students.
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting Jisc or a relationship manager
  • The listed platform is web-based and cloud-deployed
  • Support channels listed are email and documentation
  • Pricing requires a sales conversation and institution-specific order forms.
  • Mobile access is browser-based rather than a separate native app.
  • Capabilities depend on institutional configuration and user permissions.
Our verdict

Jisc Learning Analytics brings together attendance, virtual learning environment activity and assessment data for higher education institutions. Configurable dashboards and module-level views help staff monitor engagement, while…

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Civitas Advising is a configurable student-success capability within Civitas Learning’s Student Impact Platform. It is designed for higher-education advisors, faculty, and staff who need shared student information, academic alerts,…

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  1. Jisc Learning AnalyticsEducation Analytics Software 9.3Pricing on request
  2. Civitas AdvisingEducation Analytics Software 8.5Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Jisc Learning Analytics — where it wins

    • Combines attendance, online activity and assessment data in dashboards
    • Links engagement indicators to staff notifications and case management
    • Exports data through an API to business-intelligence systems

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting Jisc or a relationship manager
    • The listed platform is web-based and cloud-deployed
    • Support channels listed are email and documentation
  • Civitas Advising — where it wins

    • Predictive risk indicators connect alerts to intervention workflows.
    • Unified profiles combine academic, engagement, and support information.
    • Degree planning, scheduling, and mobile browser access support students.

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires a sales conversation and institution-specific order forms.
    • Mobile access is browser-based rather than a separate native app.
    • Capabilities depend on institutional configuration and user permissions.
  • Jisc Learning Analytics9.3/10 · Pricing on request

    Connects student engagement data with alerts, intervention records and BI export.

    Contact JiscFull verdict →
  • Civitas Advising8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    Advising and analytics in one configurable student-success platform.

    Visit CivitasFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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