Clever
School management software
Digital learning platforms software
Education software
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What is Clever
Clever is a K–12 identity and access platform that helps school districts manage rostering and single sign-on for digital learning applications. It is used by district IT teams, administrators, teachers, and students to simplify application access and automate data syncs between student information systems and learning tools. The product centers on a district-managed portal, SSO, and secure data sharing/rostering integrations with many third-party education applications.
Broad app integration ecosystem
Clever supports integrations with a large number of third-party education applications, which reduces the need for custom connectors. Districts can standardize how apps receive roster and user data across many tools. This is particularly useful in environments where multiple digital learning products are deployed across schools and grade levels.
Centralized SSO and portal
Clever provides a single access point for students and staff to launch approved applications with fewer passwords. Centralized access can reduce login-related support tickets and improve consistency across devices and campuses. The portal model also helps districts control which applications are visible to different user groups.
Automated rostering from SIS
Clever automates rostering and account provisioning by syncing data from student information systems into connected applications. This reduces manual CSV uploads and repetitive account management tasks during term starts and schedule changes. It also helps keep class enrollments and permissions aligned with SIS records when configured correctly.
Not a full SIS
Clever does not replace core school administration functions such as attendance, grading, scheduling, transcripts, or state reporting. Districts still need a separate student information system and related administrative modules for those workflows. Organizations evaluating it as "school management software" may find the scope narrower than expected.
Value depends on integrations
The platform’s usefulness depends on the quality and availability of integrations with a district’s SIS and chosen learning applications. If key tools lack supported integrations or require additional configuration, districts may still need manual processes. Integration changes by third-party vendors can also create ongoing maintenance work for IT teams.
Limited instructional delivery features
Clever focuses on access, identity, and rostering rather than delivering curriculum, assignments, grading, or classroom communication. Schools looking for a full digital learning environment may need additional platforms for learning management and content delivery. As a result, it typically functions as infrastructure alongside other instructional systems.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Secure Access | Free / $0 (schools/districts) | Rostering (Secure Sync), Single Sign-On (Clever SSO), Clever Badges, Clever Portal (Digital Classroom), Clever Analytics, unlimited applications/connections; described on Clever pricing page. |
| Protect Plus (most popular) | Contact a specialist / Custom pricing | Includes features from Secure Access plus Clever IDM (provisioning for Google, Active Directory, Entra ID), Classroom MFA, secure password management, and dedicated onboarding support. |
| Elevate | Contact a specialist / Custom pricing | Enhanced security and support: Guardian Portal, custom portal branding, advanced analytics, customized training, Premium 24/7 support, hands-on consulting. |
Add‑ons / Services (examples listed on Clever site): Pricing model: Mix of per-user/year and fixed-fee services
- Classroom MFA — $1.50 per user per year (availability and pricing announced on Clever blog).
- Clever MFA+ — $4 per staff user per year (blog announcement).
- Live Training — From $500 per training session.
- Technical Consulting — $1,200 per engagement.
- Premium Support — From $4,000 per year (24/7 emergency/dedicated support).
- Application Partner offerings (Secure Sync, Clever LMS Connect, Clever SSO, Clever Complete) — custom quotes / contact sales (Get a custom quote links on pricing page).
Seller details
Clever Inc.
San Francisco, CA, USA
2012
Private
https://clever.com/
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