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360Learning vs PowerSchool

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360Learning

Education

Collaborative learning that transforms L&D

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PowerSchool logo

PowerSchool

Education

More Power, Stronger School

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only 360Learning has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: 360Learning the published Team plan at $8 per user per month covers up to 100 users; beyond that pricing is custom; PowerSchool no pricing information published on website

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which 360Learning and PowerSchool actually diverge.

Attributes where 360Learning and PowerSchool differ
Attribute360LearningPowerSchool
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptionquote
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, IOS, Android, APIWeb
Founded2010Unknown

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Education).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in 360Learning

  • Collaborative authoring
  • AI-powered recommendations
  • Social learning
  • Assessments
  • Mobile learning
  • Analytics
  • Integrations
  • Gamification

Only in PowerSchool

Nothing recorded that 360Learning does not also cover.

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

360Learning

  • Collaborative course authoring by internal subject matter expertsnot PowerSchool
  • Onboarding and compliance training deliverynot PowerSchool
  • Upskilling programmes tracked across a workforcenot PowerSchool
  • Customer and partner trainingnot PowerSchool

PowerSchool

  • Managing student enrollment and family communications at scalenot 360Learning
  • Tracking attendance, grades, and course performance across schoolsnot 360Learning
  • Planning budgets and managing school financial resourcesnot 360Learning
  • Recruiting and supporting teachers with performance analyticsnot 360Learning

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

360Learning

  • The published Team plan at $8 per user per month covers up to 100 users; beyond that pricing is custom
  • Business and Enterprise pricing is not published
  • Priority SLA, dedicated technical support and premium onboarding are Enterprise only
  • Business and Enterprise plans are typically annual contracts rather than monthly

PowerSchool

  • No pricing information published on website

Pricing, plan by plan

360Learning

Free
  • Team$8/month
    • Up to 100 users
    • No minimum number of users required
    • Pay only for active users
  • Business$null/custom
    • Flexible user models: registered and monthly active users
    • Growing organizations and L&D teams ready to scale
    • Annual contracts generally offered
  • Enterprise$null/custom
    • Flexible user models: registered and monthly active users
    • Large organizations seeking enterprise-wide L&D transformation
    • Annual contracts generally offered

PowerSchool

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the PowerSchool review.

Which should you pick?

Choose 360Learning if

  • You need collaborative authoring.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, IOS, Android, API.
  • You also want ai-powered recommendations.
360Learning review

Choose PowerSchool if

Nothing in the data separates PowerSchool from 360Learning on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

PowerSchool review

Questions people ask

Is 360Learning or PowerSchool better?
Neither clearly leads. 360Learning starts at Free and PowerSchool at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, 360Learning or PowerSchool?
360Learning has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for 360Learning and On request for PowerSchool.
Does 360Learning or PowerSchool run on more platforms?
360Learning runs on Web, IOS, Android, API. PowerSchool runs on Web.
Can I use 360Learning for free?
Yes. 360Learning has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. PowerSchool starts at On request.
What is 360Learning best used for?
360Learning is most often used for collaborative course authoring by internal subject matter experts, onboarding and compliance training delivery, upskilling programmes tracked across a workforce, customer and partner training. Of those, collaborative course authoring by internal subject matter experts and onboarding and compliance training delivery are not what PowerSchool is typically brought in for.
What can 360Learning do that PowerSchool cannot?
360Learning covers Collaborative authoring, AI-powered recommendations, Social learning, Assessments.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

360Learning: Does 360Learning offer a free trial before committing to a paid plan?

Yes, a 30-day free trial is available with no credit card required. Customers can easily upgrade to a paid plan or add more users at any time without disrupting their setup.

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PowerSchool: How much does PowerSchool cost?

PowerSchool does not publish pricing on their website. Visitors are directed to contact the company directly through their contact page for pricing details.

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360Learning: Can I scale up my user count on the Team plan, or do I need to upgrade to Business?

The Team plan accommodates up to 100 users with no minimum user requirement. You pay only for active users on the platform. To exceed 100 users, you would need to contact sales for a Business or Enterprise plan with custom pricing.

Source
360Learning: What billing flexibility does 360Learning offer for larger organizations?

Business and Enterprise plans use flexible user models that combine both registered and monthly active users. Annual contracts are generally offered for these tiers, with no hidden setup fees.

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