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ParentCom

Paid#29 of 29 in School Communication Software

ParentCom: A branded, multilingual communication hub for schools, families, and staff. Ranked #29 of 29 in School Communication Software by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for schools wanting branded publishing and messaging.

6.0/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.0 / 10
Pricing
Pricing on request
Best for
Schools wanting branded publishing and messaging
Two-way messaging
Yes
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Branded apps for web, iOS, and Android
- Two-way messaging with targeted push notifications
- Centralized publishing for apps, websites, and social media
Where it doesn't
- Pricing requires a sales conversation
- Social publishing centers on Facebook and Twitter
- Seven languages describe platform availability, not automatic translation

Our verdict on ParentCom

ParentCom is a school communication platform for primary schools, educational establishments, and districts that want branded digital channels for families and staff. It combines web access with branded iOS and Android apps, personal inbox messaging, targeted push notifications, calendars, school information, digital forms, and class content. Families can respond to shared photos and stories, report sickness, submit holiday requests, and schedule appointments, while schools can publish content through a centralized Communication Cockpit.

Its strongest fit is coordinated publishing across multiple school-facing channels. Staff can manage website, app, and social-media content from one system, with publishing support for Facebook and Twitter. The Class Book adds a focused way to share photos and stories with parent responses, while push notifications can target schools, classes, groups, or individuals. The platform supports seven interface languages, which suits organizations serving multilingual communities; that language coverage should not be read as automatic translation for every message.

ParentCom offers Light, Business, and Pro app packages, with pricing supplied on request. That model is better suited to schools or districts that want to discuss branded app requirements directly with the vendor than to teams seeking immediate self-service price comparison. The platform also lists integration with a school administration system, alongside Facebook and Twitter. Choose ParentCom if branded mobile communication, centralized publishing, family messaging, forms, and multilingual platform access are priorities. Consider another option if transparent online pricing, a broader documented ecosystem, or clearly defined automated translation is more important.

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ParentCom pricing

Plans Pricing on requestPaid No free plan — trial or paid only. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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ParentCom fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Not verified
Two-way messaging	Yes
SMS notifications	Not verified
Voice messaging	Not verified
Mobile app coverage	Family_and_staff
SIS integrations	Not verified
Translation languages	7 languages
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Phone
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: Facebook, Twitter, school administration system
Pricing	Pricing on request
Website	parentcom.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

ParentCom integrations

ParentCom lists 3 integrations on its own site.

Facebook
Twitter
school administration system

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