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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Edsby

    Score8 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Edsby is a cloud-based learning management system (LMS) for K-12 school districts that uses web and mobile technologies to connect teachers, students, parents and administrators in new ways. This LMS allows students and parents to check grades, attendance, homework and more from a browser, tablet or mobile phone. The vendor says what sets this LMS apart from others is that Edsby is designed specifically for the special requirements and needs of K-12. To make district-wide…

    $5

    per user/per year

    ELMO Software

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AELMO Software (ASX:ELO) is a cloud-based solution that helps thousands of organisations across Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom to manage their people, process and pay. ELMO solutions span the entire employee lifecycle from ‘hire to retire’. They can be used together or stand-alone, and are configurable according to an organisation’s unique processes and workflows.N/A
    Pricing
    EdsbyELMO Software
    Editions & Modules
    Edsby
    5+
    per user/per year
    No answers on this topic
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    EdsbyELMO Software
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsEdsby charges an up-front fee for initial integration. There are also annual costs, variable with the number of students. Parent, teacher and administrator accounts are free. Certain other features are charged for annually. Special pricing applies for private schools. Contact Edsby for details.
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    Community Pulse
    EdsbyELMO Software
    Considered Both Products
    Edsby
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    ELMO Software
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    100%
    Would buy again
    5 Answers
    100%
    Would buy again
    15 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    100%
    Delivers good value for the price
    5 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    5 Answers
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    14 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    86%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    Features
    EdsbyELMO Software
    Learning Management
    Comparison of Learning Management features of Edsby and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Edsby
    9.0
    1 Ratings
    9% above category average
    ELMO Software
    -
    Ratings
    Player/Portal10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Mobile friendly9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Progress tracking & certifications7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Assignments9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Learning administration10.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Social learning9.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of Edsby and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Edsby
    -
    Ratings
    ELMO Software
    7.9
    11 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings8.09 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings7.78 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.27 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings8.38 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings7.88 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings8.65 Ratings
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Edsby and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Edsby
    -
    Ratings
    ELMO Software
    8.1
    5 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings8.25 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings8.14 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings8.03 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings8.23 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Leave and Attendance Management
    Comparison of Leave and Attendance Management features of Edsby and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Edsby
    -
    Ratings
    ELMO Software
    8.5
    3 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Approval workflow00 Ratings8.53 Ratings
    Balance details00 Ratings8.53 Ratings
    Employee Self Service
    Comparison of Employee Self Service features of Edsby and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Edsby
    -
    Ratings
    ELMO Software
    7.9
    10 Ratings
    2% below category average
    View and generate pay and benefit information00 Ratings8.05 Ratings
    Update personal information00 Ratings8.010 Ratings
    View company policy documentation00 Ratings8.26 Ratings
    Employee recognition00 Ratings7.66 Ratings
    HR Reporting
    Comparison of HR Reporting features of Edsby and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Edsby
    -
    Ratings
    ELMO Software
    7.7
    6 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Report builder00 Ratings7.56 Ratings
    Pre-built reports00 Ratings7.76 Ratings
    Ability to combine HR data with external data00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Onboarding
    Comparison of Onboarding features of Edsby and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Edsby
    -
    Ratings
    ELMO Software
    7.8
    7 Ratings
    1% below category average
    New hire portal00 Ratings8.26 Ratings
    Manager tracking tools00 Ratings7.44 Ratings
    Performance and Goals
    Comparison of Performance and Goals features of Edsby and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Edsby
    -
    Ratings
    ELMO Software
    7.8
    8 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Individual goal setting00 Ratings8.28 Ratings
    Line-of sight-visibility00 Ratings8.08 Ratings
    Performance tracking00 Ratings7.38 Ratings
    Performance Management
    Comparison of Performance Management features of Edsby and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Edsby
    -
    Ratings
    ELMO Software
    7.6
    10 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Performance plans00 Ratings7.710 Ratings
    Performance improvement plans00 Ratings7.710 Ratings
    Review status tracking00 Ratings6.78 Ratings
    Review reminders00 Ratings7.79 Ratings
    Multiple review frequency00 Ratings8.29 Ratings
    Succession Planning
    Comparison of Succession Planning features of Edsby and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Edsby
    -
    Ratings
    ELMO Software
    7.4
    7 Ratings
    5% below category average
    Create succession plans/pools00 Ratings7.96 Ratings
    Candidate ranking00 Ratings7.66 Ratings
    Candidate search00 Ratings6.45 Ratings
    Candidate development00 Ratings7.96 Ratings
    Recruiting / ATS
    Comparison of Recruiting / ATS features of Edsby and ELMO Software
    Feature
    Edsby
    -
    Ratings
    ELMO Software
    7.5
    5 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Job Requisition Management00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Company Website Posting00 Ratings7.74 Ratings
    Publish to Social Media00 Ratings7.32 Ratings
    Job Search Site Posting00 Ratings6.82 Ratings
    Duplicate Candidate Prevention00 Ratings7.82 Ratings
    Applicant Tracking00 Ratings7.53 Ratings
    Notifications and Alerts00 Ratings7.94 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    EdsbyELMO Software
    Small Businesses
    Google Classroom
    Score8.2 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Schoology Learning
    Score9.7 out of 10
    Zoho People
    Score8.4 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Axonify
    Score10 out of 10
    PeopleStrong
    Score10 out of 10
    All AlternativesView all alternativesView all alternatives
    User Ratings
    EdsbyELMO Software
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.0
    (4 ratings)
    9.1
    (15 ratings)
    Usability
    9.0
    (2 ratings)
    8.0
    (15 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.6
    (8 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    4.5
    (1 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.4
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    EdsbyELMO Software
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Edsby
    I use only Edsby - I have no use for a google classroom as well as an Edsby page. I try to convince and how teachers how easy it is to use only one system
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    ELMO Software
    The performance review process is clear and easy to complete, for both employee and manager. I have experienced this in both roles, with my own staff, and undergoing my own review with my manager. I haven't experienced scenarios where it is less appropriate, I think our HR department customised the software well to our needs.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Edsby
    • It has a home page viewable by students in which there is a Journal space. Teachers can post reminders for example for homework or upcoming events.
    • EDSBY has a place where one can create Folders or Unit Assessments which students can access and if need be print themselves a copy of the assessment. These folders can be used for different unit work or for something that is used throughout the semester. For instance, information on The Writing Process is in a folder, as are major assessments.
    • It's easy to set up the Grade Book because of the automatic choices that are offered for semester work and culminating work. Weights can be edited and categories of assessment can be changed quickly, if needed.
    • If you have a problem, you can ask for help from someone in the school or in the system who knows about the program, or you can send a message to EDSBY, and they are very quick in replying with a fix.
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    ELMO Software
    • Has extensive courses library (theory and video library).
    • Very responsive, resourceful and efficient support team.
    • Stuff survey - great range of available templates.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    Edsby
    • Edsby could make the sorting and collecting of information such as attendance easier.
    • Enhancements to the messaging system are needed - sorting into folders, searching, etc.
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    ELMO Software
    • Help seems unavailable.
    • A guide or how-to would be extremely appreciated - I haven't found any, at least for user level.
    • User interface could follow a more standard/familiar approach.
    • Some panes should be collapsible (e.g. the right "Work Flow" area, which gives very little help).
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Edsby
    The user interface is widely modelled on a web 2.0 design (e.g. Facebook). This is not a criticism per se, as it makes moving around the site very easy and familiar. The mobile site is also very well designed, it makes good use of space and is also easy to navigate.
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    ELMO Software
    Once I learned the specific way of doing things, the software became very logical and ergonomic. It is easy to use and is an excellent resource for many of the specific tasks required for my role, especially in relation to staff onboarding and management. It is also excellent as a resource for my own personal HR information.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Edsby
    No answers on this topic
    ELMO Software
    I am not sure whether you are asking how the learning & development team rates ELMO Software or how ELMO supports our team when issues arise with the software? It is not my decision to purchase the software nor am I involved with the maintenance of the software.
    Incentivized
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    Implementation Rating
    Edsby
    No answers on this topic
    ELMO Software
    I was not involved
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Edsby
    Edsby and Google Classroom are two entirely different services, yet they can be used together with increased learning effectiveness as the result. When used in tandem, they combine the best features of both platforms and blend them together to get the best learning platform possible.
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    ELMO Software
    Aspen is more straightforward in creating a course of personal development recognized by our industry, but your ELMO Software is generally easier to use. As the workforce in our company is very often built by the majority of people with basic academic background education, IE they often have only just completed year 10... it is very important your element of making it easy to understand, using simple words and clear explained multiple choices in the final quiz
    Incentivized
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    Professional Services
    Edsby
    No answers on this topic
    ELMO Software
    Did not use
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Edsby
    • Better customer service, in the sense that students know clearly what they need to do, and when they need to do it.
    • Better customer service, in that it is easier for teachers to contact parents, with the lap top in front of them and all the relevant data on student progress or lack thereof in front of them.
    • Better customer service, in that students can email the teacher directly through EDSBY to ask a question or see clarification, or make a request.
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    ELMO Software
    • It has been helpful
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Edsby Screenshots

    Screenshot of the student's dashboard view in EdsbyScreenshot of private teacher observations of students in Edsby, taggedScreenshot of mobile Edsby clients available for iOS and AndroidScreenshot of a teacher's view of an Edsby class, the heart of the Edsby learning and analytics platformScreenshot of the teacher's view of a class gradebook in the Edsby learning and analytics platformScreenshot of a student eportfolio in the Edsby learning and analytics platform