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Civitas Advising vs Synap
Both stand on education analytics software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Civitas Advising brings student records, outreach coordination, and academic planning into one institutional platform. Institutions should request a quote and clarify integration scope and any added fees.
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Pick Synap if your organisation needs an end-to-end exam system with security controls, mixed grading and assessment analytics. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or mobile access on a lower tier.
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| Civitas Advising | Synap | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Web | Android, Extension, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Standard: £1,200 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Synap |
| Website | civitaslearning.com | synap.ac |
| On education analytics software | #5 of 58 | #9 of 58 |
Civitas Advising: what it does well
- Profiles combine academic details, notes, and alerts.
- Outreach can be prioritized using persistence and schedule factors.
- Students and advisors can collaborate on degree plans.
- Lists more than 100 system integrations.
- Includes degree audit, planning, alerts, and intervention workflows.
What to know first
- Pricing is available only by request.
- Additional integrations may carry fees.
- Advising uses a mobile website, not a native phone app.
Synap: what it does well
- 15+ question types in reusable question banks
- Lockdown, review and live invigilation options
- Instant objective marking and moderated written marking
- Pass-rate, discrimination and KR-20 analytics
- REST API, Zapier, webhooks and LTI integrations
What to know first
- No free plan
- Plans begin at £1,200 per year
- Add-ons are priced separately
- Mobile apps require Business or Enterprise access
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