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# Herd

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> Herd is a private communication network that connects students, teachers, administrators, and parents on a single platform. Our user-friendly dashboard allows for simple oversight and management of all communication channels. Herd works by connecting your school community.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 10 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Key benefits of Herd

All-in-one platform: Herd connects all members of the school community - students, teachers, administrators, and parents - on a single platform, making it easy to stay up-to-date on important school news and events.

User-friendly interface: Our user-friendly platform offers a range of features to make communication efficient and effective, including direct messaging, push notifications, and personalized updates.

Advanced security: Herd's private communication network is secure and trusted, using advanced encryption technologies to ensure the privacy and security of all communication channels. Our platform is fully compliant with FERPA and other data protection regulations.

Customizable communication: Teachers and administrators can use Herd to send direct messages, push notifications, and announcements to specific groups or the entire school community, making communication simple and efficient.

Integrations: Herd seamlessly integrates with existing school management systems (Skyward, Canvas, Classlink, PowerSchool, etc.), to provide a unified communication solution for schools.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 10 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.9/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Herd

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: USD 0.99
- **Pricing model**: Usage Based (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop), Android (Mobile), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Albania, Andorra, Argentina, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Falkland Islands and 49 more

## Features

- @mentions
- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Activity Tracking
- Activity/News Feed
- Alerts/Notifications
- Chat/Messaging
- Collaboration Tools
- Commenting/Notes
- Communication Management
- Contact Management
- Content Management
- Customisable Branding
- Customizable Fields
- Data Import/Export
- Data Security
- Discussions/Forums
- Document Management
- Document Storage

## Integrations (8 total)

- Blackboard
- Canvas
- ClassLink
- CleverLMS
- PowerSchool
- Schoology
- Skyward CRM
- iSAMS

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support
- 24/7 (Live rep)
- Chat

## Category

- [Student Engagement Software](https://www.getapp.com.au/directory/1683/student-engagement-platform/software)

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## Alternatives

1. [Mighty Networks](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/132779/mighty-networks) — 4.6/5 (91 reviews)
2. [Jostle](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/103613/jostle) — 4.4/5 (73 reviews)
3. [Bitrix24](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/90602/bitrix24) — 4.2/5 (984 reviews)
4. [Microsoft Viva Engage](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/10029/yammer) — 4.2/5 (819 reviews)
5. [Workplace from Meta](https://www.getapp.com.au/software/105443/workplace) — 4.4/5 (1351 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Best Parent-Teacher App\!" — 5.0/5

> **Melissa** | *31 May 2023* | Primary/Secondary Education | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: Herd finally gives me the chance to keep all my kids updates and info in one single place. All teacher communication is easy to access and respond to when needed.
> 
> **Cons**: None at all\! Herd has been a breeze, and is so easy to set up\!
> 
> Herd has been a huge improvement to our district's parent-teacher communication strategy. Before I was having to use 5 different apps to communicate with my children's teachers, but with Herd all messaging is in one secure place where it's so simple to quickly interact with teachers when needed.

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### "Robert Bost review for Herd" — 5.0/5

> **Robert** | *4 October 2023* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: If I had to pick one feature or function I liked the most about Herd it would have to be the customer service. From my first email reaching out to the company, I have always felt like a priority to them and I have always been treated fair and quickly.
> 
> **Cons**: The mobile app on my phone is really  easy to understand and use so training people on how to use the app wasn't really needed. that is usually something I struggle with when using technologies in our school. So as of now I have had no Cons.
> 
> I Love the app and I have only "Herd" good thing from our parents and teachers about their experiences.

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### "Lightweight Solution to set up and start using" — 5.0/5

> **Spencer** | *5 May 2023* | Primary/Secondary Education | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Simple Integration with ClassLink and zero IT maintenance going forward required
> 
> **Cons**: Still waiting on some improvements that are currently on the roadmap
> 
> Easy to setup and use

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### "Excellent Communication Hub\!" — 5.0/5

> **Laurie** | *18 May 2023* | Primary/Secondary Education | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Herd allows our school to simply oversee all communications, and ensure that messages between students and teachers are safe and relevant.
> 
> **Cons**: Can’t think of any cons at the moment\! This is an excellent platform\!
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> Herd has been a huge success at our school\! Students and Teachers are using Herd a ton, and our admins couldn’t be happier with this platform. It makes school communication simple and safe as it should be. The all-in-one approach to Herd is what truly sets them apart\!

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### "Perfect for my Classes and Teams\!" — 5.0/5

> **Taylor** | *18 May 2023* | Primary/Secondary Education | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Herd makes it so simple to easily manage and communicate with all my students and athletes from day to day\! And best of all, my kids participate so much more than ever before. Herd is very familiar to students and they enjoy using it.
> 
> **Cons**: None\! This app is exactly what our school needed\!
> 
> Herd is truly a blessing\! Has finally made it easy and effective to get in touch with all my students and ensure that my announcements are being read and received\! Love this app\!

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