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Company health

Employee growth
3% increase in the last year
Web traffic
25% increase in the last quarter
Financing
November 2013 - $2M

Ratings

G2
4.4/5
(18)
Glassdoor
4.8/5
(7)

Smore description

Smore is a user-friendly online platform designed to help educators create and send visually appealing newsletters. It offers a variety of templates, customization options, and built-in tools for tracking engagement. Smore simplifies school communication by enabling users to easily share newsletters via email, social media, and other channels. Though primarily focused on the education sector, its ease of use and professional design capabilities make it suitable for anyone looking to create and distribute attractive online flyers or announcements.


Who is Smore best for

Smore is best for educators who need a simple way to create engaging newsletters for parents and staff. We've noticed it's especially useful for medium to large organizations. Users appreciate the pre-designed templates and multi-channel sharing options, which make distributing information a breeze.

  • We find that Smore shines in larger organizations (1001+ employees) where streamlined internal comms are key.

  • In our experience, Smore is a natural fit for education, simplifying school-home communication with ease and style.


Smore features

Supported

Pre-designed templates: Provides pre-designed templates for various communication purposes, such as weekly updates, classroom newsletters, and holiday themes.

Supported

Multi-channel sharing: Allows for easy distribution of created newsletters via email, social media platforms, mailing lists, and website embedding.

Supported

Content translation: Enables content translation into multiple languages to reach diverse audiences.

Supported

Engagement tracking: Provides engagement metrics and analytics to assess the effectiveness of communication strategies.

Supported

Customizable designs: Provides customizable design elements to tailor newsletter appearance and branding.


Smore pricing

The commentary is based on 3 reviews from Smore G2 reviews.

We find Smore's pricing generally well-received, especially the annual plans. However, some users have noted the substantial price jump between individual educator accounts and team accounts, which might be a barrier for smaller organizations. The free version's limitations are also worth considering.

See the Smore pricing page.

  • Smore has a free plan.

Free
$0/year

Includes 3 newsletters, basic designs, and limited analytics.

Basic
$99/year

Includes unlimited newsletters, education & customizable designs, and advanced analytics.

Pro
$179/year

Includes automatic translation, custom & Canva headers, table of contents, and add your logo.

Premium
$299/year

Includes 30,000 monthly email sends, free custom-made newsletter template, and priority support.

Smore for Teams
Custom

Set up a Smore for Teams account to add multiple users across your school or district and access premium features including collaboration, roles-based resources, MNS export, management dashboards for admins, and the ability to pay with a purchase order.


Smore alternatives

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    backstitch
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  • Logo of Digistorm Apps
    Digistorm Apps
    School app platform: boost parent engagement, streamline communications.
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  • Logo of JungleMail
    JungleMail
    Effortless internal newsletters inside SharePoint and Microsoft 365.
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    JUNE - Online Marketing Cloud
    Build, send, and track marketing emails, landing pages, and websites.
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    Edsby
    Modern K-12 learning platform connecting students, teachers, and parents.
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    Odoo Email Marketing
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Smore FAQ

  • What is Smore and what does Smore do?

    Smore is a straightforward platform that helps educators create and share visually appealing newsletters. We find Smore simplifies school communication with easy-to-use design tools and multi-channel distribution options. It's also a great option for anyone wanting to create and send attractive online flyers.

  • How does Smore integrate with other tools?

    Smore integrates with various social media platforms for sharing newsletters. It also allows embedding newsletters on websites and supports email distribution. While the specifics aren't detailed, we find its multi-channel sharing helpful for broad reach.

  • What the main competitors of Smore?

    We find Smore's main competitors to be Backstitch, Digistorm Apps, and JungleMail. Backstitch focuses on employee engagement, Digistorm Apps targets school communication, and JungleMail specializes in internal newsletters within Microsoft 365.

  • Is Smore legit?

    Yes, Smore is a legitimate platform. We find Smore to be safe and reliable for creating and sending newsletters, especially for educators. It's well-regarded, as evidenced by positive ratings on G2 and Glassdoor. The company also demonstrates healthy growth.

  • How much does Smore cost?

    Smore offers a Free plan, and three paid plans for individual educators: Basic at $99/year, Pro at $179/year, and Premium at $299/year. For schools and districts, there's a custom-priced "Smore for Teams" plan.

  • Is Smore customer service good?

    We find Smore's customer service to be excellent. Users highlight its ease of use, with most becoming experts quickly. The built-in support resources are also highly regarded, contributing to a positive overall experience.


Reviewed by

MK
Michal Kaczor
CEO at Gralio

Michal has worked at startups for many years and writes about topics relating to software selection and IT management. As a former consultant for Bain, a business advisory company, he also knows how to understand needs of any business and find solutions to its problems.

TT
Tymon Terlikiewicz
CTO at Gralio

Tymon is a seasoned CTO who loves finding the perfect tools for any task. He recently headed up the tech department at Batmaid, a well-known Swiss company, where he managed about 60 software purchases, including CX, HR, Payroll, Marketing automation and various developer tools.