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Comparison of Data Integration Options with Ziber

Last updated on March 16, 2026

Depending on your student administration system, you have several options to import your core data into the Ziber platform. Core data refers to the minimum information required to use the Ziber platform effectively and keep it up to date regularly.

The table below outlines the available options for keeping your core data up to date within Ziber and highlights the operational differences between them.

Student AdministrationNoneESISESISPARNASSYSPARNASSYS
Data Import viaExcel fileEDEXML fileDirect integrationEDEXML fileDirect integration
ProcessingManualManualDaily automatic or manual (with verification)ManualDaily automatic or manual (with verification)
Child DataName, date of birth, group assignmentSameSameSameSame
Parent DataEmail addressesNoneEmail addressesNoneEmail addresses
Group InformationCustom listCombined groupsCombined & grade-level groupsGrade-level groupsCombined & grade-level groups (optional sub-groups)
Team Information?Names, group assignmentNames, group assignmentNames, group assignmentNames, group assignment
Parent Invitations for KwiebAll at onceIndividuallyAll at onceIndividuallyAll at once
Remarks–Only children enrolled on reference dateAlso includes children starting later in the school year (up to 8 weeks before age 4)Only children enrolled on reference dateAlso includes children starting later in the school year
Processing (repeated)ManualManualDaily automatic or manual (with verification)ManualDaily automatic or manual (with verification)
GDPR Compliance Score+–+++–+++
Security Score+–+++–+++
“Always Works” Score+++++++++++
How Are Changes Processed?After change overview & user confirmationWithout verificationAutomatically or manually with user confirmationWithout verificationAutomatically or manually with user confirmation
CostFreeFree€77/yearFree€98.50/year
Note–Will be phased out–Will be phased out–