Who this comparison is for
- Schools and PTAs with families on WhatsApp
- After-school programs and camps that also collect fees
- Teachers who want parents to join a class list by scanning a QR code
What MsgOrb does that Remind doesn’t
Text JOIN for class listsParents scan the code on the classroom door and send JOIN GRADE3 to join their class’s list.Learn more Trip and program paymentsEach parent gets their own payment link on WhatsApp, in full or in parts.Learn more Event RSVPsGraduations and open days with a QR entry pass on WhatsApp.Learn more Kids check-inSafe pickup for camps and after-school programs.Learn more
Features compared
| MsgOrb | Remind | |
|---|---|---|
| Messages to parents | App, SMS, email and web | |
| Parents join a list themselves | Text JOIN with a QR code | Class codes |
| Two-way chat | ||
| Collect trip and program fees | ||
| Event RSVPs with QR passes | ||
| Kids check-in with pickup codes |
Pricing compared
| MsgOrb | Remind | |
|---|---|---|
| Free option | Free plan up to 60 members | Remind Chat is free (up to 10 classes, 150 people each) |
| For a whole school or organization | Free (60 members), then $19.99, $29.99 or $49.99 a month for 200, 500 or 1,500 members; Enterprise from $30 per 1,000 members | Remind Hub, price on request |
When Remind is the better choice
Choose Remind if your district already uses it, or your families expect SMS and the Remind app rather than WhatsApp. Choose MsgOrb if your parents are on WhatsApp and you also want payments, RSVPs and check-in in one place.
Questions
Do parents need to install anything?
No. MsgOrb messages arrive in WhatsApp, which parents already have.
Can each class have its own list?
Yes. Each class is a group with its own join word and QR code, such as JOIN GRADE3.
Remind facts checked on its own website on October 22, 2026: Remind plans. Prices and features change; check their site for the latest. Remind is a trademark of its owner.