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# FastDirect Communications

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> A browser-based school information system priced on a low per pupil annual subscription basis.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **3.8/5** by 4 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses FastDirect Communications?

Independent Preschools and Elementary Schools (K-8)

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **3.8/5** | 4 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 70% | (7/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: FastDirect Communications
- **Founded**: 1998

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$1.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate
- **Pricing Details**: $1 per student per month
+ $800 start up fee
- **Target Audience**: 51–200, 201–500
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- Attendance Tracking
- Classroom Management
- Discipline Management
- Financial Management
- Gradebook
- Online Calendar
- Online Payments
- Parent Portal
- Parent/Student Portal
- Report Cards
- Reporting/Analytics
- Student Information/Records

## Support Options

- Chat

## Category

- [Classroom Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/20012/classroom-management/software)

## Related Categories

- [Classroom Management Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/20012/classroom-management/software)
- [School Administration Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/20014/school-administration/software)
- [Student Information Systems](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31032/student-information-system/software)
- [Accounting Software for Schools](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/20015/school-accounting/software)
- [K-12 Software](https://www.capterra.co.nz/directory/31336/k-12/software)

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## Reviews

### "FastDirect customer support is the best part\!" — 3.0/5

> **Matt** | *12 March 2018* | Religious Institutions
> 
> **Pros**: Customer support is fantastic.
Semi-customizable for our needs.
Amazingly low-cost for the system it is.
> 
> **Cons**: limited reports available
limited flexibility in customizing our report cards and classes
hard to navigate for staff and families
not parent-friendly

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### "Continues to evolve" — 5.0/5

> **Dennis** | *30 October 2019* | Primary/Secondary Education | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Simple and easy to use and navigate. Works well with communicating with teachers and others regarding a students progress.
> 
> **Cons**: Interface is getting old and archaic looking. The site is not mobile browser friendly. There is some room for improvement with the GUI.
> 
> Very good support. Security and attention to protecting confidential information is top notch.

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### "FastDirect" — 3.0/5

> **Mariah** | *19 July 2023* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 5.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: FastDirect is great for basic messaging, gradebook, and SIS features.
> 
> **Cons**: I wish it were all inclusive for emergency alerts, payments, and admission inquiries.
> 
> It was a great tool for several years

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### "Easy to Use with Great Customer Support" — 4.0/5

> **Kristin** | *22 August 2019* | Religious Institutions | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: It was user friendly on the teacher side.  The customer support went above and beyond, even forwarded an email to me that a parent sent to them by mistake.
> 
> **Cons**: The user interface looked a little dated.

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