Spacetalk Schools App
Spacetalk Schools App: A free family app combining school updates, two-way messaging, forms and alerts. Ranked #17 of 29 in School Communication Software by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for schools wanting a free family app.
At a glance
- Editor score7.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSchools wanting a free family app
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Two-way messagingYes
- Founded2002 · Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan includes announcements, messaging, calendars and forms
- Two-way SMS fallback supports communication when connectivity is lost
- Works across web, iOS and Android with SIS integration
Where it doesn't
- Integration options center on Outreach+ and Rollmarker/SIS
- Engagement analytics focus on communication activity rather than full school operations
- The broad feature set may exceed the needs of schools seeking simple alerts only
Our verdict on Spacetalk Schools App
Spacetalk Schools App is a school-to-home communication application for parents, caregivers, teachers and school leaders. Schools can publish news, announcements, alerts, events, galleries and featured content, while families can receive notifications, respond to messages, view forms and manage permission slips. The free plan makes it a fit for schools looking to provide a family app without placing the core communication experience behind a paid tier. It is available on the web, iOS and Android, with family and staff mobile apps supported.
Its strongest area is the range of communication formats in one product. Schools can use two-way messaging, events calendars, timetables, sports fixtures, forms and tailored content preferences alongside absence and emergency messaging. Push notifications support timely updates, while two-way SMS fallback provides another route when connectivity is lost. Parent-engagement analytics add visibility into how families interact with communications, making the app more suitable for schools that want to measure outreach rather than only publish announcements.
The platform also connects with Outreach+ for secure posting and messaging and with Rollmarker/SIS systems. That gives schools a path to align communication with existing school information workflows, although the documented ecosystem is focused rather than broad. Schools that need a central family communication channel with forms, events, emergency notices and SMS fallback should consider Spacetalk Schools App. Schools seeking only a minimal one-way notice board, or a wider integration ecosystem, may prefer a more narrowly focused or more extensible alternative.
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Spacetalk Schools App pricing
Spacetalk Schools App fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Two-way messaging | Yes |
| SMS notifications | Yes |
| Voice messaging | Not verified |
| Mobile app coverage | Family_and_staff |
| SIS integrations | Yes |
| Translation languages | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 2 integrations: Outreach+, Rollmarker/SIS |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | spacetalk.co |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Spacetalk Schools App integrations
Spacetalk Schools App lists 2 integrations on its own site.
- Outreach+
- Rollmarker/SIS
Alternatives to Spacetalk Schools App
- BloomzA broad communication suite with a free plan and annual per-student tiers.9.4
- ParentSquareA broad K-12 communication suite for districts that need centralized family engagement workflows.9.2
- RemindA flexible school messaging platform with a free tier and broad communication channels.9.0
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