CICO software that integrates with Blackbaud?

Nathan Ong
Nathan Ong
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in Education Management APIs

Hello,

We currently use a CICO software called VisitU. What's nice is that VisitU integrates and syncs with Blackbaud so I don't have to double add students/staff.

Main functions were:

  • Dismissing students early
  • Checking in visitors
  • Printing badges for visitors/guests
  • Capability to send emergency broadcasts

VisitU could do all of this, but they got acquired by PikMyKid. VisitU is set to sunset and end services in June. PikMyKid can do everything VisitU does and more, including precise geo border mapping which we don't necessarily need.

Our annual payment would increase by almost $2,000 ($3800 to $5500) per year if we stick with PikMyKid. We are a small school of about 120 students and can't really afford fancy software that run several thousands of dollars.

Do folks have alternatives that can do those essential functions around that price range of no more than $4000/year? Emergency broadcasts was an extra add-on from the base price for VisitU and PikMyKid, but is a feature we would like.

If there's an alternative that could integrate with Blackbaud that would be great, but price is a bigger priority for our small budget. Still open to hearing other options!

Thanks for reading.

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