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Head-to-head · Behavior Management Software

LiveSchool vs SWIS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score LiveSchool #6 in Behavior Management Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit LiveSchool
SWIS #8 in Behavior Management Software 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 6 features Visit SWIS

LiveSchool leads on 0 checks, SWIS on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreLiveSchool · 8.4/10
  • Most featuresLiveSchool · 5 of 6

LiveSchool scores higher on our rubric for behavior management software: 8.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

LiveSchool is the better fit for schools seeking affordable rewards-led behavior management. SWIS is the better fit for schools centered on PBIS referral analytics.

  • LiveSchool fits best

    Schools seeking affordable rewards-led behavior management

  • SWIS fits best

    Schools centered on PBIS referral analytics

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Side by side

Feature LiveSchool 8.4/10 Visit ↗ SWIS 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.2
Ranking #6 in Behavior Management Software #8 in Behavior Management Software
Best for Schools seeking affordable rewards-led behavior management Schools centered on PBIS referral analytics
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $49/user/yr $500/yr
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance SOC 2 2FA
Integrations 3 integrations 3,000+ integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features LiveSchool 5/6 · SWIS 2/6
Incident tracking ✓ ✓
Positive reinforcement ✓ (best) Not checked yet
PBIS support ✓ ✓
SEL program support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Intervention plans Not checked yet Not checked yet
Family communication ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Student limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Points, rewards stores, competitions, and positive recognition support PBIS programs.
  • Clever and ClassLink synchronization simplify roster management across school systems.
  • Family access, weekly recaps, alerts, and mobile apps extend communication and access.
  • Real-time reports with filters, trend comparisons, and spreadsheet exports
  • Integrates with PowerSchool, Aeries, Skyward, and other SIS platforms
  • Supports roster imports, role controls, drafts, and mobile referral entry
Cons
  • Starter has basic reports, while advanced reporting begins with Premium.
  • District-level features and SOC 2 compliance are limited to the District tier.
  • The Pilot is limited to one grade level and up to one school year.
  • Starts at $500 per school per year with no free plan
  • No free trial, and refunds are unavailable for the remaining term
  • Schools needing broader intervention planning should compare alternatives
Our verdict

LiveSchool is a web-based behavior management platform for K–12 schools, districts, teachers, administrators, PBIS coordinators, and student-support teams. It combines behavior and points tracking with positive recognition, rewards stores,…

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SWIS is an online behavior information system for schools recording student behavior referrals and turning that information into reports. It is designed for school teams implementing school-wide positive behavioral interventions and…

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  1. LiveSchoolBehavior Management Software 8.4Paid
  2. SWISBehavior Management Software 8.2Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • LiveSchool — where it wins

    • Points, rewards stores, competitions, and positive recognition support PBIS programs.
    • Clever and ClassLink synchronization simplify roster management across school systems.
    • Family access, weekly recaps, alerts, and mobile apps extend communication and access.

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter has basic reports, while advanced reporting begins with Premium.
    • District-level features and SOC 2 compliance are limited to the District tier.
    • The Pilot is limited to one grade level and up to one school year.

  • SWIS — where it wins

    • Real-time reports with filters, trend comparisons, and spreadsheet exports
    • Integrates with PowerSchool, Aeries, Skyward, and other SIS platforms
    • Supports roster imports, role controls, drafts, and mobile referral entry

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $500 per school per year with no free plan
    • No free trial, and refunds are unavailable for the remaining term
    • Schools needing broader intervention planning should compare alternatives

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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