FACTS (formerly RenWeb) has been "transitioning" for years. Schools report a confusing interface, nickel-and-dime pricing with add-on modules, integration fees for basic features, and a platform that hasn't kept pace with modern expectations. Acadesync is the fresh start your school deserves.
Real feedback from school administrators using FACTS and RenWeb.
FACTS charges separately for SIS, tuition management, online enrollment, admissions, etc. Each module adds to your annual bill. Schools report $8,000-$20,000+/year when you add everything you actually need.
Schools report that features they relied on in RenWeb disappeared or changed during the FACTS rebrand. The interface feels like two different products stitched together.
The parent-facing portal (ParentsWeb/FACTS Family Portal) is dated, difficult to navigate on mobile, and frustrating for families. Parents regularly call the office because they can't find what they need.
Want FACTS to connect to your lunch system? Your car line? Your health office? Each integration is another vendor, another contract, another fee. The "ecosystem" is really just a collection of separate products.
An honest comparison of features, pricing, and what you actually get.
| Feature | Acadesync | FACTS |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Billing | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Student Information System | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Gradebook & LMS | ✓ Included | ✓ Included |
| Lunch POS System | ✓ Included | Add-on partner |
| Nurse / Health Portal | ✓ Included | Add-on SchoolDoc |
| Car Line Management | ✓ Included | ✗ requires SDM |
| Student Portal | ✓ Full-featured | Basic |
| Parent Portal | ✓ Modern responsive | FACTS Family Portal |
| Online Enrollment | ✓ Included | Add-on module |
| Fundraising Tools | ✓ Included | ✗ |
| Financial Aid Module | ✓ Included | Add-on |
| Custom School Branding | ✓ Included | Limited |
| Per-Module Add-on Fees | None—all included | $500-$3,000 per module |
| Per-Student Cost | $1/student/mo* | $40-100+/student/yr |
| Setup Time | 30 minutes | Weeks-Months |
| Training Required | Self-serve + support | Paid training |
| Contract Length | Month-to-month | Annual/Multi-year |
* Pilot pricing. FACTS costs estimated from publicly available administrator reports.
SIS, gradebook, attendance, tuition billing, enrollment, nurse portal, lunch POS, car line, fundraising, financial aid, counselor portal, scheduling, 25+ reports, and 8 role-based portals — all included from day one. No calculating which modules you can afford.
Admins, teachers, counselors, parents, students, nurses, lunch staff, and car line staff — each gets a dedicated portal designed for how they actually work. Not a 2008 interface with a fresh coat of paint.
$1/student/month during pilot. No module fees, no integration fees, no per-family fees. One price, everything included.
Export your data from FACTS, import into Acadesync. Most schools operational within a week. We'll help.
We're looking for schools that want to help shape what this platform becomes. In exchange, you get pricing that makes the decision easy.
Yes. FACTS provides data exports. We map student records, family info, and financial data. Most migrations complete within a week.
Some dioceses or school networks mandate FACTS for certain functions (often tuition management). Check with your diocesan office — many allow schools to choose their own SIS while keeping FACTS for tuition only. We can also work alongside FACTS if needed during a transition.
FACTS has been around for 20+ years. We're newer, but we built on modern technology from day one rather than retrofitting legacy code. You get a faster, more intuitive experience. And our pilot program means you can evaluate us at minimal cost.
Many schools use FACTS primarily for billing. Acadesync includes full tuition management plus SIS, gradebook, attendance, and all the portals — at pilot pricing that's likely less than what you pay FACTS for tuition alone.
Tell us about your school and we'll reach out to schedule a personalized walkthrough. No sales pitch. Just an honest look at whether this works for you.
Someone from our team will be in touch within one business day.