TimetableMaster vs SchoolGrid

TimetableMaster9.2Visit SchoolGrid8.7Visit

Higher score TimetableMaster #3 in School Scheduling Software 9.2/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 5 of 5 features Try TimetableMaster

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SchoolGrid #8 in School Scheduling Software 8.7/10 Free plan · 30-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 4 of 5 features Visit SchoolGrid

• TimetableMaster fits best

  Schools needing broad scheduling and mobile access

• SchoolGrid fits best

  Schools seeking affordable specialized scheduling

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Side by side

Feature	TimetableMaster 9.2/10 Visit ↗	SchoolGrid 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.7
Ranking	#3 in School Scheduling Software	#8 in School Scheduling Software
Best for	Schools needing broad scheduling and mobile access	Schools seeking affordable specialized scheduling
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	—	$99/yr
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web
Support	Email, Phone · 24/7	Email, Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	4 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features TimetableMaster 5/5 · SchoolGrid 4/5
Conflict detection	✓	✓
Teacher constraints	✓	✓
Room constraints	✓	✓
Student group scheduling	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Multi-campus support	✓	✓
Specs
Timetable automation	Automatic	Automatic
Our review
Pros	AI timetable generation handles teacher, room, and workload constraints Student schedules, substitutions, leave, and multi-campus support Web, desktop, mobile, PDF, Excel, CSV, and SIS integrations	Automated drafts built from configured rules and constraints Conflict checks cover staff, services, rooms, and schedule gaps Plus and Pro support coverage planning and multi-campus scheduling
Cons	Basic limits automated generation and supports up to 50 faculty members Basic includes no support, while advanced features require paid tiers Paid subscriptions are non-refundable	Free plan limits building, editing, and publishing to 30 days Paid plans use annual billing Web-only delivery narrows platform flexibility
Our verdict	TimetableMaster is a cloud-based scheduling platform for schools, colleges, universities, and training centres. It combines timetable generation with conflict detection and resolution, teacher availability and workload management, room… Read the review →	SchoolGrid is web-based elementary master scheduling software for principals, assistant principals, office managers, instructional coaches, and support staff leads. It brings classrooms, grades, specialists, interventions, services, lunch,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• TimetableMaster — where it wins

  • AI timetable generation handles teacher, room, and workload constraints
  • Student schedules, substitutions, leave, and multi-campus support
  • Web, desktop, mobile, PDF, Excel, CSV, and SIS integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Basic limits automated generation and supports up to 50 faculty members
  • Basic includes no support, while advanced features require paid tiers
  • Paid subscriptions are non-refundable

• SchoolGrid — where it wins

  • Automated drafts built from configured rules and constraints
  • Conflict checks cover staff, services, rooms, and schedule gaps
  • Plus and Pro support coverage planning and multi-campus scheduling

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan limits building, editing, and publishing to 30 days
  • Paid plans use annual billing
  • Web-only delivery narrows platform flexibility

• TimetableMaster9.2/10 · Free plan

  A broad school scheduler with free access, AI generation, and advanced tiers for larger operations.

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• SchoolGrid8.7/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial

  Affordable elementary scheduling with automated drafts, constraint checks, and coverage planning.

  Visit SchoolGridFull verdict →