SubAlert
SubAlert: A substitute-focused service for monitoring openings, filtering alerts, and booking jobs. Ranked #15 of 28 in Substitute Teacher Management Software by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: From $4.95/mo · 21-day trial; best for substitutes tracking open jobs across districts.
At a glance
- Editor score6.0 / 10
- PricingFrom $4.95/mo · 21-day trial
- Best forSubstitutes tracking open jobs across districts
- Free planNo
- Paid from$4.95/mo
- Automated callingYes
- Facts checked28 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Checks connected district accounts for openings every 60 seconds
- Offers filters, booking, calendar sync, and multiple alert channels
- Supports multiple district accounts in web, iOS, and Android
Where it doesn't
- Requires a paid plan after the 21-day free trial
- The $4.95 plan excludes phone-call and text alerts
- Focused on substitutes, not district absence management
Our verdict on SubAlert
SubAlert helps substitute teachers monitor and book open assignments from connected district accounts. It checks for openings every 60 seconds, applies user-defined job filters, and sends alerts through the selected channels. Substitutes can review available and scheduled jobs, see teacher notes and job details, reject unwanted assignments, and get GPS directions. Its substitute-facing scope makes it relevant to people tracking work across districts, rather than administrators managing absences.
Pricing is monthly, with a 21-day free trial and two paid plans. The App, desktop and email alerts plan costs $4.95 per month and includes those three alert types. For $6.95 per month, the Phone, text, app, desktop and email alerts plan adds phone-call and text alerts. Both plans support job alerts; the broader alert mix may suit substitutes who want assignments delivered beyond app, desktop, and email. Booking is available from alerts or the app, while scheduled jobs can sync with device calendars and Google Calendar.
SubAlert connects with Frontline Education Absence Management (formerly Aesop), Aesop Online, Jobulator, Kelly Educational Staffing, Kelly Services, and Source4Teachers. It is available through web accounts and iOS and Android apps, with multiple district accounts in one place. That ecosystem fit matters: the service relies on connected placement systems to surface assignments, rather than serving as a complete district absence-management product. Substitutes seeking timely openings and a way to book them may find its focus useful; districts needing absence entry or payroll export should look for a broader system.
SubAlert pricing
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SubAlert fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $4.95/mo |
| Automated calling | Yes |
| Absence entry | Not verified |
| Substitute mobile app | Yes |
| Payroll export | Not verified |
| Assignment alerts | Multiple |
| District system integrations | Frontline Education Absence Management (Aesop), Aesop Online, Jobulator, Kelly Educational Staffing, Kelly Services, Source4Teachers |
| Free trial | 21 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: Frontline Education Absence Management (formerly Aesop), Aesop Online, Jobulator, Kelly Educational Staffing, Kelly Services, Source4Teachers |
| Pricing | From $4.95/mo · 21-day trial (source) |
| Website | subalert.com |
| Facts checked | 28 Sep 2026 |
SubAlert integrations
SubAlert lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- Frontline Education Absence Management (formerly Aesop)
- Aesop Online
- Jobulator
- Kelly Educational Staffing
- Kelly Services
- Source4Teachers
Alternatives to SubAlert
- Tyler Absence & SubstituteA full-service K-12 system linking absence records, substitute matching, notifications, and payroll workflows.9.0
- Frontline Absence ManagementDistrict-focused absence management with automated matching, mobile tools, and broad integrations.8.2
- DayReadyA California-focused substitute platform pairing dispatch workflows with classroom and payroll tools.8.2
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