Abuzz

RATING:

3.9

(88)

About Abuzz

The Abuzz platform is designed to be easy to use, efficient, secure, and private, with many unique benefits. Abuzz works closely with student affairs and admissions departments at universities to increase yield, engagement, and retention. With their platform, you'll be able to build a stronger community and retain students, so they can thrive at your school. Even if you're not a tech expert, Abuzz provides personalized guidance to help you through every step of the process. To get started with Abuzz, all you need to do is follow these four simple steps: First, connect with the Abuzz team members to confirm your information and get started. Next, assemble your team by inviting department leaders and selecting a trusted student liaison to work with Abuzz directly. Th...

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Abuzz Reviews

Overall Rating

3.9

Ratings Breakdown

Secondary Ratings

Ease-of-use

4

Customer Support

4

Value for money

4

Functionality

4

Most Helpful Reviews for Abuzz

1 - 5 of 88 Reviews

Benjamin

Higher Education, 51-200 employees

Used weekly for less than 12 months

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed June 2023

Abuzz passes with flying colors.

Overall for my first year in higher education, I loved having an app I could go to view daily activities, group chats, and having it all there at your fingertips and not on seperate apps is great.

PROS

The features about abuzz that I appreciate most is the apps ability to connect a campus full of students who are on many different wavelengths and combines it all seamlessly into an app.

CONS

Some of the notifications for large groupchats are off from the time of the message to the notifications. I missed quite q lot.

Vendor Response

Thank you for your feedback. We greatly appreciate your positive comments about Abuzz and how it seamlessly connects students on different wavelengths into one app. It's fantastic to hear that you found value in using Abuzz to stay connected with your campus community. We understand the concern about notifications for large group chats being off in terms of message timing, leading to missed messages. Your feedback is valuable as it helps us identify areas for improvement. We are committed to providing a user-friendly and convenient experience for all users, and your input plays a crucial role in that process. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed the convenience of having daily activities and group chats all in one app, right at your fingertips. Our goal is to streamline the campus experience and make it easier for students like you to access relevant information. If you have any further suggestions or feedback, please feel free to share. We appreciate your support and thank you for choosing Abuzz as your go-to app for campus activities and group chats.

Replied July 2023

Jordan

Higher Education, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

4

Reviewed June 2023

Student review

PROS

I really liked how easy it was to stay in connect of what is going around on campus and what events are coming up.

CONS

In the school year that I used abuzz, I did not find any problems with the app or the software

Vendor Response

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your positive comments about Abuzz and how it made it easy for you to stay connected and informed about campus events. We're delighted to hear that you didn't encounter any problems with the app or software during the school year you used Abuzz. We strive to provide a seamless and reliable experience for our users, and it's great to know that it met your expectations. If you have any further suggestions or feedback on how we can continue to improve Abuzz, please feel free to share. We value your input and appreciate your support as we work towards making Abuzz even better for our users. Thank you for being a part of the Abuzz community and for sharing your positive experience. We look forward to serving you in the future and keeping you connected with the exciting events happening on campus.

Replied July 2023

Alexander

Law Practice, 5,001-10,000 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

1

EASE OF USE

1

VALUE FOR MONEY

1

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

1

FUNCTIONALITY

1

Reviewed June 2023

Abuzz fraternity perspective review

Frustrating because of the missed potential for both parties

PROS

The logo is clear and noteworthy among other apps

CONS

The incentives to use the app are poor, notifications are messy, the main interface is also cluttered, and the means of community communication used within the app are entirely subordinated by Yik yak and email

Vendor Response

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your positive comment about the clarity and distinctiveness of our logo. We value your input and take it seriously. We will review and consider your feedback as we continue to make updates and enhancements to Abuzz. Our goal is to provide a valuable and user-friendly platform that meets the needs of our users. If you have any specific suggestions or further feedback on how we can improve the incentives, notifications, interface, and community communication on Abuzz, please feel free to share. We are committed to learning from our users and making the necessary improvements to deliver a better experience. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for recognizing the potential of Abuzz. Your feedback is essential in our ongoing efforts to create a platform that exceeds expectations and delivers value to both parties involved. We appreciate your support and look forward to making Abuzz a more rewarding and engaging platform for all users.

Replied July 2023

Thomas

Higher Education, 51-200 employees

Used weekly for more than 2 years

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

5

EASE OF USE

5

VALUE FOR MONEY

5

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

5

FUNCTIONALITY

5

Reviewed June 2023

Amazing Student Affairs Tool

I have had the opportunity to work directly with the Abuzz staff and they always find away to make our events easier and more available to students.

PROS

The connection Abuzz makes between students and staff.

CONS

That more schools haven’t realized the opportunity that Abuzz can provide to them.

Vendor Response

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your positive comments about Abuzz being an amazing tool for student affairs and facilitating connections between students and staff. We are delighted to hear that you have had a positive experience working directly with our staff. Our team is dedicated to providing excellent support and making events easier and more accessible to students. We will continue to strive for excellence in assisting student affairs and creating a valuable platform for all users. Thank you for your support and for recognizing the benefits of Abuzz. We greatly appreciate your feedback and look forward to serving you and other schools in the future. If you have any further suggestions or feedback, please feel free to share.

Replied July 2023

Christopher

Education Management, 1,001-5,000 employees

Used weekly for less than 12 months

Review Source: Capterra
This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

OVERALL RATING:

4

EASE OF USE

5

FUNCTIONALITY

3

Reviewed June 2023

Abuzz Review

I had. aplenty neutral experience with Abuzz overall. I used it much more at the beggining of the academic year and my use has slowly dwindled.

PROS

The big student chat boards and the messaging as like I said they are good ways to get in contact with people.

CONS

The excessive notifications it was the most annoying part of the app. As I have said I disabled notifications from the app, and so has pretty much everyone I have talked to.

Vendor Response

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your positive comments about the student chat boards and messaging feature on Abuzz, which provide effective ways to connect with others. We apologize for the inconvenience caused by excessive notifications. We understand that notifications can be overwhelming and disruptive to your experience. We encourage users to take advantage of the option to mute groups and chats that are not important to them, as it allows for a more tailored and focused experience. We value your feedback and the feedback of others who have disabled notifications. We are continuously working on improving our notification system to ensure it meets the needs and preferences of our users. If you have any further suggestions or feedback, please feel free to share. We appreciate your support and hope to provide you with an improved experience should you choose to use Abuzz again in the future.

Replied July 2023