Messages XR Enterprise is Finalsite's current communications platform, replacing the legacy Mass Notifications product. This article provides a visual side-by-side comparison of the two platforms to help users understand the differences in interface and workflow.
💡Quick answers
- What is the difference between Mass Notifications and Messages XR Enterprise? Messages XR Enterprise is the current platform with a modernized interface that opens to a Dashboard, while Mass Notifications is the legacy product accessed from the Communications HQ website.
- Where do I land after logging in to Messages XR Enterprise? You land directly on the Dashboard, from which you can send messages, manage accounts, automate communications, and analyze reports.
- Does Messages XR Enterprise support all the channels Mass Notifications did? Yes, and it adds more - Messages XR Enterprise supports email, SMS, voice, Facebook, X (Twitter), RSS, and mobile app notifications.
- Is Mass Notifications still supported? Mass Notifications is the legacy product - organizations should be using Messages XR Enterprise, Finalsite's current platform.
- Comparing the two platforms visually? This article includes side-by-side screenshots of both platforms to show the contrast in layout and navigation.
Here is a visual side-by-side comparison of the new Messages XR Enterprise platform compared to the legacy Mass Notifications product.Â
Messages XR Enterprise sends you straight to the Dashboard once logged in. Messages XR Enterprise enables administrators to send messages across multiple channels, manage accounts, automate communications, analyze reports and so much more!Â
Mass Notifications opens up from the Web Interface, also known as your district or school's Communications HQ website.Â