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Head-to-head · Behavior Management Software

PowerSchool Behavior Support vs SWIS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score PowerSchool Behavior Support #1 in Behavior Management Software 9.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit PowerSchool
SWIS #8 in Behavior Management Software 8.2/10 Paid ✓ 2 of 6 features Visit SWIS

PowerSchool Behavior Support leads on 0 checks, SWIS on 0, and 7 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scorePowerSchool Behavior Support · 9.4/10
  • Most featuresPowerSchool Behavior Support · 6 of 6

PowerSchool Behavior Support scores higher on our rubric for behavior management software: 9.4 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

PowerSchool Behavior Support is the better fit for districts wanting a broad, established behavior suite. SWIS is the better fit for schools centered on PBIS referral analytics.

  • PowerSchool Behavior Support fits best

    Districts wanting a broad, established behavior suite

  • SWIS fits best

    Schools centered on PBIS referral analytics

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Side by side

Feature PowerSchool Behavior Support 9.4/10 Visit ↗ SWIS 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.2
Ranking #1 in Behavior Management Software #8 in Behavior Management Software
Best for Districts wanting a broad, established behavior suite Schools centered on PBIS referral analytics
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $500/yr
Free plan Not checked yet —
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, ISO 27001 2FA
Integrations 3 integrations 3,000+ integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PowerSchool Behavior Support 6/6 · SWIS 2/6
Incident tracking ✓ ✓
Positive reinforcement ✓ (best) Not checked yet
PBIS support ✓ ✓
SEL program support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Intervention plans ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Family communication ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
Student limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Combines incident management, PBIS, SEL, MTSS, and intervention support
  • Connects with PowerSchool SIS, Schoology Learning, and Performance Matters
  • Adds rewards, translations, family messaging, and multi-year trend reporting
  • 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
  • Pricing requires contacting PowerSchool sales
  • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of single-purpose programs
  • Its strongest ecosystem fit centers on PowerSchool products
  • 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

PowerSchool Behavior Support is a cloud-based K-12 behavior management solution for schools and districts. It covers referral management, incident analysis, positive behavior tracking, rewards, PBIS, SEL, MTSS, intervention plans, student…

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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. PowerSchool Behavior SupportBehavior Management Software 9.4Pricing on request
  2. SWISBehavior Management Software 8.2Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • PowerSchool Behavior Support — where it wins

    • Combines incident management, PBIS, SEL, MTSS, and intervention support
    • Connects with PowerSchool SIS, Schoology Learning, and Performance Matters
    • Adds rewards, translations, family messaging, and multi-year trend reporting

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting PowerSchool sales
    • The broad feature set may exceed the needs of single-purpose programs
    • Its strongest ecosystem fit centers on PowerSchool products

  • 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
  • PowerSchool Behavior Support9.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A broad K-12 behavior suite spanning incidents, PBIS, SEL, MTSS, rewards, and family messaging.

    Visit PowerSchoolFull verdict →
  • SWIS8.2/10 · Paid

    A focused PBIS referral system with real-time analysis, SIS integrations, and mobile entry.

    Visit SWISFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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