Gradnet vs. Hoopstr

Gradnet is alumni management software for universities, professional associations, and diaspora communities. It replaces the 10+ disconnected tools organizations typically use to run their networks, putting member directories, fundraising, events, mentorship, and voting in one platform. #Key Features Member Directory Searchable database with filters for location, degree, and industry. Members find connections based on shared backgrounds. Includes approval workflows to verify members and keep directories spam-free. Fundraising Launch campaigns with progress tracking and donor analytics.

Hoopstr (formerly Vaave) is a SaaS platform built to solve one problem: most alumni networks go quiet after graduation, not because institutions don’t try, but because keeping people engaged year after year takes more than a directory. We make alumni come back, whatever stage your institution is at with alumni engagement today. At the core is an AI-powered, mobile-first alumni app that keeps profiles current, surfaces the right alumni for mentoring, hiring, or donations, and gives institutions and corporates one place to manage their entire network.