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Communication for School Communities

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Herd - 2026 Pricing, Features, Reviews & Alternatives

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Last updated: March 2026

Herd overview

What is Herd?

Are you tired of keeping track of multiple communication channels to stay informed about school updates and events? Do you find it challenging to keep track of different platforms for students, teachers, administrators, and parents? You're not alone. In today's fast-paced world, it can be overwhelming to keep up with the latest news and updates from schools. That's why we've created Herd, the all-in-one communication platform that connects everyone in the school community.

At Herd, we understand that communication is key to building strong and successful school communities. We know that staying informed about what's happening at school is important for students, parents, teachers, and administrators alike. That's why our private communication network brings all stakeholders together on one platform. Our unique platform enables schools to streamline communication and keep everyone up-to-date on important news, events, and announcements in real-time.

Herd is designed to simplify communication and save time for everyone involved. With this platform, teachers can easily communicate with students and parents, while administrators can manage communication across the entire school community. Parents can stay informed about their children's academic progress, school activities, and upcoming events. Students can collaborate with their peers and teachers and stay connected with their parents.

The user-friendly platform offers a range of features to make communication efficient and effective. The in-house administrative dashboard allows for simple oversight and management of all communication channels and parties involved. Teachers and administrators can use our platform to send direct messages, push notifications, and announcements to specific groups or the entire school community. Parents can access all school-related information and updates in one place, and students can receive personalized messages and updates from their teachers.

Herd takes the security and privacy of our users seriously. It uses advanced encryption technologies to ensure the privacy and security of all communication channels. The platform is fully compliant with FERPA and other data protection regulations, providing peace of mind to all users.

This platform will help you stay informed, connected, and engaged with your school community. Say goodbye to juggling multiple communication channels and hello to the simplicity and convenience of Herd. With Herd, you'll never miss an important update or event again.

Starting price

0.99usage based /
per year

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Herd’s user interface

Ease of use rating:

Herd reviews

Overall rating

5.0

/5

10

Positive reviews

100

%

Rating breakdown
  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
  • Likelihood to recommend1.00/10
Rating distribution

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Who uses Herd?

Based on 10 verified user reviews.

Company size

Small Businesses

Midsize Businesses

Enterprises

Top industries

Primary/Secondary Education
Education Management
E-Learning
Professional Training & Coaching

Use cases

Community
Collaboration
Social Networking
Student Engagement Platform

Herd's key features

Most critical features, based on insights from Herd users:

Content management
Mobile access
Member directory
Alerts/Notifications
Chat/Messaging
Access controls/permissions
Communication management

All Herd features

Features rating:

Access controls/permissions
Activity dashboard
Activity/News feed
Activity tracking
Alerts/Notifications
API
Chat/Messaging
Collaboration tools
Commenting/Notes
Communication management
Contact management
Content management
Customizable branding
Customizable fields
Data import/export
Data security
Discussions/Forums
Document management
Document storage
Drag & drop
Email management
Engagement tracking
Feedback management
File management
File sharing
File transfer
Filtering
Gamification
Group management
Information hub
Knowledge base management
Live chat
Media library
Member directory
@mentions
Mobile access
Moderation
Online Forums
Personalization
Prioritization
Project management
Real-Time chat
Real-Time notifications
Real-Time updates
Reporting & statistics
Role-Based permissions
Secure data storage
Single sign on
Social media integration
SSL security
Surveys & feedback
Third-Party integrations
User management
User profiles

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Herd pricing

Value for money rating:

Starting from

0.99

Per year

Usage Based

Pricing details
Subscription
Free trial
Free plan
Pricing range

User opinions about Herd price and value

Value for money rating:

Herd integrations (7)

Integrations rated by users

We looked at 10 user reviews to identify which products are mentioned as Herd integrations and how users feel about them.

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Integration rating: 3.0 (1)

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Herd support options

Typical customers

Freelancers
Small businesses
Mid size businesses
Large enterprises

Platforms supported

Web
Android
iPhone/iPad

Support options

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

Training options

In Person
Live Online
Webinars
Documentation
Videos

Herd FAQs

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