What is Populi?
Populi is a fully hosted, web-based college information management system. Colleges choose Populi because it is a convenient, cutting-edge, user-friendly, comprehensive, and powerful way to manage their information. Its software-as-a-service business model and monthly per-student pricing make it one of the most affordable solutions on the market.
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Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
91 Likeliness to Recommend
100 Plan to Renew
92 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value
Emotional Footprint Overview
+100 Net Emotional Footprint
The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.
How much do users love Populi?
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
How to read the Emotional Footprint
The Net Emotional Footprint measures high-level user sentiment towards particular product offerings. It aggregates emotional response ratings for various dimensions of the vendor-client relationship and product effectiveness, creating a powerful indicator of overall user feeling toward the vendor and product.
While purchasing decisions shouldn't be based on emotion, it's valuable to know what kind of emotional response the vendor you're considering elicits from their users.
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Feature Ratings
Registration and Enrollment
School Administration
Student Records
Communications
Analytics and Reporting
Mobility Support
Curriculum Management
Scheduling
Student Portal
Student Admissions
Gradebook
Vendor Capability Ratings
Usability and Intuitiveness
Business Value Created
Quality of Features
Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement
Availability and Quality of Training
Ease of IT Administration
Ease of Data Integration
Ease of Implementation
Ease of Customization
Breadth of Features
Vendor Support
Populi Reviews
Abhijeet P.
- Role: Sales Marketing
- Industry: Education
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Oct 2024
Easy to use, but a bit pricey
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Populi from other similar products?
Populi stands out primarily due to its all-in-one approach tailored specifically for small to mid-sized colleges. Unlike other software that often requires multiple add-ons, Populi integrates student information, billing, academics, reporting, and even LMS functions into one platform. It also excels with its cloud-based setup, which means no installation is necessary and updates happen automatically. Populi’s affordability and user-friendly interface, along with reliable customer support, further set it apart from other SIS options.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite aspect of Populi is its seamless integration of different administrative and academic tasks. The ease of accessing everything—from grading and attendance to billing and reporting—in one place without switching between multiple applications saves a lot of time and hassle.
What do you dislike most about this product?
One downside to Populi is its limited customization options, especially in reporting. For users who need highly specific data metrics or custom workflows, the lack of deep customization can feel restrictive. Additionally, while it does provide some integration options, the range is narrower compared to more customizable systems.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you’re looking for an affordable, easy-to-use system that covers most administrative and academic needs in one package, Populi is worth considering. However, evaluate your requirements for customization and integrations—especially if you rely heavily on third-party tools. Also, I’d suggest using the free trial to explore its features and make sure they align with your workflow.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Reliable
- Unique Features
- Efficient Service
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satyam g.
- Role: Information Technology
- Industry: Engineering
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Apr 2024
Entertaining insights.
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Populi from other similar products?
Populi stands out for its concise summaries, insightful analysis, and engaging writing style.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
My favorite aspect of Populi is its ability to distill complex topics into easily digestible and enjoyable content.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
If you enjoy staying up-to-date with pop culture trends and appreciate succinct yet informative reviews, Populi is definitely worth checking out.
Pros
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
- Efficient Service
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Saurabh G.
- Role: Student Academic
- Industry: Education
- Involvement: End User of Application
Submitted Mar 2024
"Easy to use for students and instructors"
Likeliness to Recommend
What differentiates Populi from other similar products?
I am learning how to streamline communication with my students through instant feedback on essays and assignments. Students are quickly able to see grades and respond to feedback.
What is your favorite aspect of this product?
Easy to navigate, post feedback to students, take attendance and record grades.
What do you dislike most about this product?
Could include more options for creating quizzes and exams.
What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?
Great for use in Higher Education when organizing and delivering information to students.
Pros
- Helps Innovate
- Continually Improving Product
- Reliable
- Performance Enhancing
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