Course Catalog Software Comparison

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Compare Modern Campus (Acalog), Watermark (Smart Catalog), Kuali Catalog, Course Dog Catalog, Course Leaf, and Clean Catalog

When it comes to course catalog software, institutions need more than just functionality—they need a solution that’s affordable, accessible, and intuitive for administrators, faculty, and students alike. Clean Catalog delivers all this and more, making it the best choice for schools and universities.

While other providers like CourseDog, Kuali, Watermark, Modern Campus, and CourseLeaf offer some of these features, Clean Catalog stands out for its affordability, ease of use, and exceptional customer support. No hidden fees, no complex contracts—just straightforward, high-quality service.

	Clean Catalog	Kuali	Course Dog	Watermark (Smart Catalog)	Modern Campus (Acalog)	Course Leaf
Competitive Pricing
No Startup Fee
Initial Content Import and Technical Setup Done for You with No Additional Cost
Affordable Pricing for Schools of all Sizes
Intuitive Content Editing
Automated PDF Generation of Every Page and Entire Catalog
Support for Degrees, Courses, Text Pages
Addenda Feature
WCAG 2.2 AA Accessibility Compliance Out of the Box
Workflows and Editorial Management
Revisions Portal to View and Revert Past Content Versions
Integration Support
Integration with Student Information Systems/Websites
Easy-to-Use (and Free) API for Pulling Catalog Information
Superior Website Experience
Customizable In-Catalog Search
Designed Around SEO Best Practices
Fully Customizable Design at No Additional Cost
Add Additional Handbooks for a Low Cost
Page Load Times Under One Second
Responsive Design for Phones, Tablets, and Screens of All Sizes
Highly Secure
SSL/HTTPS Security by Default on All Catalogs

Performance Comparison

Lighthouse, a Google tool, measures a site for performance, accessibility, web best practices, and SEO.

Clean Catalog

Audit of WVC, a Clean Catalog-based catalog

Kuali

Audit of Colorado State University, a Kuali-based catalog

Course Dog

Audit of Brookdale Community College, a Course Dog-based catalog

Watermark

Audit of West Liberty University, a Watermark-based catalog

Modern Campus

Audit of Furman University, a Modern Campus-based catalog

Course Leaf

Audit of Wesleyan University, a Course Leaf-based catalog

Table last updated January 2025

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Regardless of what catalog software you're currently using, we will migrate your content to Clean Catalog software for free. Not only do we not have start-up fees, but our annual rates are typically much more affordable than other providers. With our cutting-edge features and budget-friendly pricing, we frequently work with both large public universities and small community colleges alike, as well as everyone in between.

But don’t take our word for it! Schedule a free demo of our software or read one of our case studies below to learn more.

Read our case study on switching from Watermark to Clean Catalog.

Read our case study on switching from Acalog to Clean Catalog.