PowerSchool Perform vs KickUp Growth

PowerSchool Perform9.1Visit KickUp Growth8.7Visit

Higher score PowerSchool Perform #3 in Teacher Evaluation Software 9.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 7 features Visit PowerSchool

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KickUp Growth #6 in Teacher Evaluation Software 8.7/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 7 features Visit KickUp Growth

• PowerSchool Perform fits best

  Districts needing formal evaluation workflows

• KickUp Growth fits best

  Districts wanting AI-assisted evaluation cycles

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Side by side

Feature	PowerSchool Perform 9.1/10 Visit ↗	KickUp Growth 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.1	8.7
Ranking	#3 in Teacher Evaluation Software	#6 in Teacher Evaluation Software
Best for	Districts needing formal evaluation workflows	Districts wanting AI-assisted evaluation cycles
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, Live chat, Phone	Email, Live chat, Docs
Integrations	1 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features PowerSchool Perform 6/7 · KickUp Growth 6/7
Observation templates	✓	✓
Custom rubrics	✓	✓
Feedback workflows	✓	✓
Professional-growth plans	✓	✓
Evidence attachments	✓	✓
Mobile app	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Single sign-on	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Supports observations, peer reviews, self-evaluations, and virtual evaluations Configurable rubrics, workflows, evidence, feedback, and development recommendations Dashboards, scripting, evaluation history, reports, and progress monitoring	Configurable cycles, forms, rubrics, goals, evidence, and signatures AI-assisted timestamped scripting, summaries, and form responses Integrates with Google, Microsoft Entra ID, ClassLink, Canvas, and more
Cons	Contact-sales pricing gives buyers less upfront cost visibility Web-only platform coverage limits platform breadth Its depth may exceed the needs of smaller or less formal programs	Pricing requires a sales conversation Web-only platform access AI features assist evaluation work but do not replace review workflows
Our verdict	PowerSchool Perform is a K-12 evaluation platform for teachers, principals, and other school staff. It brings in-person and virtual observations, peer reviews, self-evaluations, configurable forms and rubrics, evidence collection,… Read the review →	KickUp Growth is a web-based educator evaluation management platform for K-12 school districts. It is designed for HR directors, administrators, principals, and evaluators who need to configure evaluation cycles for different staff roles… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• PowerSchool Perform — where it wins

  • Supports observations, peer reviews, self-evaluations, and virtual evaluations
  • Configurable rubrics, workflows, evidence, feedback, and development recommendations
  • Dashboards, scripting, evaluation history, reports, and progress monitoring

  Where it doesn't

  • Contact-sales pricing gives buyers less upfront cost visibility
  • Web-only platform coverage limits platform breadth
  • Its depth may exceed the needs of smaller or less formal programs

• KickUp Growth — where it wins

  • Configurable cycles, forms, rubrics, goals, evidence, and signatures
  • AI-assisted timestamped scripting, summaries, and form responses
  • Integrates with Google, Microsoft Entra ID, ClassLink, Canvas, and more

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a sales conversation
  • Web-only platform access
  • AI features assist evaluation work but do not replace review workflows

• PowerSchool Perform9.1/10 · Pricing on request

  A deep evaluation workflow for districts that need configurable reviews and reporting.

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• KickUp Growth8.7/10 · Pricing on request

  A configurable evaluation workspace with AI-assisted observation and summary tools.

  Visit KickUp GrowthFull verdict →