Head-to-head · Social-Emotional Learning Software
Panorama Education vs Rethink Ed
Panorama Education leads on 0 checks, Rethink Ed on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePanorama Education · 8.7/10
- Most featuresRethink Ed · 3 of 3
Panorama Education scores higher on our rubric for social-emotional learning software: 8.7 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #4.
On implementation support, Rethink Ed gives you Managed where Panorama Education offers Guided.
Panorama Education is the better fit for districts focused on SEL measurement and MTSS. Rethink Ed is the better fit for districts needing tiered K–12 SEL curriculum.
- Panorama Education fits best
Districts focused on SEL measurement and MTSS
- Rethink Ed fits best
Districts needing tiered K–12 SEL curriculum
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Side by side
| Feature | Panorama Education 8.7/10 Visit ↗ | Rethink Ed 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.7 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #3 in Social-Emotional Learning Software | #4 in Social-Emotional Learning Software |
| Best for | Districts focused on SEL measurement and MTSS | Districts needing tiered K–12 SEL curriculum |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs | Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets |
| Compliance | SOC 2 | HIPAA, ISO 27001, PCI DSS |
| Integrations | 200+ integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Panorama Education 2/3 · Rethink Ed 3/3 | ||
| SEL assessments | ✓ | ✓ |
| Student wellbeing program | ✓ | ✓ |
| Standards alignment | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Curriculum format | Digital | Digital |
| Lesson library size | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Grade bands | K-12 | K-12 |
| Implementation support | Guided | Managed |
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| Our verdict | Panorama Education provides a web-based K–12 platform for schools, districts and state agencies that need connected student-support data. It combines research-backed surveys for students, families and staff with social-emotional learning… Read the review → |
RethinkEd brings K–12 social-emotional learning curriculum, assessments, and progress tools together for schools and districts. Its digital lessons are differentiated across Tier 1, 2, and 3, while adult professional-development sessions… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Panorama Education — where it wins
- Combines SEL and wellbeing surveys with MTSS planning and progress monitoring.
- 1,000+ strategy Playbook and interactive lessons support educator action.
- 200 integrations connect SIS, LMS, behavior and assessment data.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing depends on district size and products; contact sales for a quote.
- Web-only access may not suit teams requiring native mobile apps.
- Designed for K–12 districts, limiting fit for other education segments.
Rethink Ed — where it wins
- Differentiated Tier 1, 2, and 3 student lessons
- Assessments, incident tracking, and individualized progress reporting
- Managed implementation with Clever and Schoology integrations
Where it doesn't
- Districts must contact sales for customized pricing
- Norm-referenced student assessments cover grades 3–12
- Its wider behavior, wellness, and special-education tools may exceed SEL-only needs
- Panorama Education8.7/10 · Pricing on request
A K–12 SEL and MTSS platform linking surveys, interventions and district data.
Visit siteFull verdict → - Rethink Ed8.6/10 · Pricing on request
A district-focused SEL platform spanning student lessons, assessment, and adult learning.
Visit RethinkEdFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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