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IRIS Reach vs ParentSquare

Both stand on school communication software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

IRIS Reach

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

IRIS Reach combines parent messaging, attendance information and administrative communication tools for secondary schools. Its free demo lets schools explore the product, while pricing requires an inquiry.

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ParentSquare

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

ParentSquare brings school-family messaging, attendance tools, and websites into one platform. Schools should confirm pricing and partner-specific SIS connection methods with the provider.

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The facts

	IRIS Reach	ParentSquare
Free plan	Not published	No
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, iPhone, Web	Android, iPhone, Web
Lowest paid plan	Not published	Free or on request
Plans published	None	3
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	iris.co.uk	parentsquare.com
On school communication software	#25 of 29	#21 of 29

IRIS Reach: what it does well

Combines email, SMS and social media communications.
Automatically translates messages into over 40 languages.
Parents can view real-time attendance reports.
Supports electronic forms, surveys and document sharing.
Synchronises with systems such as SIMS and Integris.

What to know first

Subscription pricing is available on request.
Internet Explorer is unsupported and may not work correctly.
MyEd recommends iOS 11.0 or later and Android 5.0 or later.

ParentSquare: what it does well

Two-way messaging connects school staff and families.
Translation covers over 190 languages.
Attendance Plus includes outreach and tiered analytics.
Lists SIS integrations with five named partners.
Available on Android, iOS, and web.

What to know first

Pricing is available only on request.
There is no free plan.
Families and students must contact their school or district administrator for support.

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