Head-to-head · Student Management Software
PowerSchool SIS vs Blackbaud Enrollment Management System
PowerSchool SIS leads on 0 checks, Blackbaud Enrollment Management System on 0, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scorePowerSchool SIS · 8.8/10
- Most featuresPowerSchool SIS · 2 of 5
PowerSchool SIS scores higher on our rubric for student management software: 8.8 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #8.
PowerSchool SIS is the better fit for schools needing established SIS and mobile access. Blackbaud Enrollment Management System is the better fit for schools focused on admissions and reenrollment.
- PowerSchool SIS fits best
Schools needing established SIS and mobile access
- Blackbaud Enrollment Management System fits best
Schools focused on admissions and reenrollment
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Side by side
| Feature | PowerSchool SIS 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Blackbaud Enrollment Management System 8.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Ranking | #2 in Student Management Software | #8 in Student Management Software |
| Best for | Schools needing established SIS and mobile access | Schools focused on admissions and reenrollment |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | Pricing on request |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Community | Live chat, Tickets, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001 | SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features PowerSchool SIS 2/5 · Blackbaud Enrollment Management System 0/5 | ||
| Student records | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Attendance tracking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Enrollment management | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Parent portal | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Mobile app | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Deployment | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Schools and districts looking to manage core K–12 student information can use PowerSchool SIS for demographic records, attendance, grading, scheduling, reporting, family communications, and payments. It is positioned for public, charter,… Read the review → |
Admissions teams at private and independent K–12 schools can use Blackbaud Enrollment Management System to manage applications through enrollment and reenrollment. Families have a single login to apply, check application status, submit… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
PowerSchool SIS — where it wins
- Combines records, attendance, grading, scheduling, and fee collection.
- Parent and student portals provide real-time academic information.
- Cloud or self-hosted deployment, with iOS and Android access.
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires contacting sales rather than choosing a published plan.
- Configurable fields and interfaces may require administrative planning.
- Its core SIS scope does not include enrollment or transportation capabilities.
Blackbaud Enrollment Management System — where it wins
- Customizable applications, checklists, reminders, and applicant tracking
- Supports visit scheduling, admissions events, contracts, and reenrollment
- Connects with Blackbaud financial aid, tuition, SIS, LMS, and fundraising products
Where it doesn't
- Focused on enrollment workflows rather than broad ongoing student administration
- Pricing requires a personalized quote from Blackbaud
- Its listed platform is web only
- PowerSchool SIS8.8/10 · Pricing on request
A broad K–12 SIS with records, grading, portals, payments, scheduling, and reporting.
Visit PowerSchoolFull verdict → - Blackbaud Enrollment Management System8.2/10 · Pricing on request
A focused enrollment system for schools managing admissions through reenrollment.
Visit BlackbaudFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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