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Setsquare vs Trustar CMS
Both stand on school website builders. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid Web
Setsquare focuses its editor and administration tools on education websites. It offers structured modules, device previews and multisite controls, with pricing starting from £895.
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Trustar CMS combines school content management with multisite administration, hosting and delegated access. Its paid pricing examples and additional support or setup costs should be reviewed alongside the free demo.
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| Setsquare | Trustar CMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Nursery: £195 a year | Website as a Service (WaaS): £960 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | setsquare.co.uk | trustar.uk |
| On school website builders | #27 of 33 | #31 of 33 |
Setsquare: what it does well
- Modules cover calendars, galleries, maps and news
- Responsive previews across four device types
- Nested folder uploads preserve structure
- Per-user editing and publishing permissions
- Central admin supports multiple websites
What to know first
- No free plan
- Web platform only
- Listed plans require upfront and annual charges
- Image cropping depends on a selected focal point
Trustar CMS: what it does well
- Central policy updates across trust websites
- Multisite, calendar and staff directory tools
- Bespoke or template website options
- Hosting, CMS licence and training included
- API or iFrame integration support
What to know first
- No free plan
- Pricing examples include additional fees
- Paid plans start at £960/mo
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