RosarioSIS

RosarioSIS is a free, open-source student information system for school management, designed mainly for K–12 schools and adaptable for universities, academies, and institutes. Its web application includes student records, grades, scheduling, attendance, billing, discipline, and food service. Schools can provide student and parent portals, accept online user and student registrations, and generate PDFs. The system uses PHP with PostgreSQL or MySQL and runs in a browser on an internet-connected computer; its responsive design supports tablets and smartphones. A Moodle integration synchronizes users, courses, schedules, events, assignments, and portal notes. Hosted options also list Google and Microsoft single sign-on, PayPal and Stripe registration, Jitsi Meet, FET timetable imports, and TTHotel smart-lock integration. Schools may self-host or use the cloud service, which includes one-click installation and support. Self-hosting requires PHP and a SQL database, and the school must install updates. Hosted plans include PRIMARY at €24 a month and PREMIUM at €36 a month; a Premium Bundle costs €599, paid once. A 30-day free trial is available for hosted service.

RosarioSIS brings core school records and administrative modules together, with self-hosted and hosted paths. Schools choosing self-hosting must provide the required software environment and manage updates.

RosarioSIS suits K–12 schools seeking a school-management system, as well as universities, academies, and institutes able to adapt it. It offers both self-hosting and hosted service options.

RosarioSIS is an open-source student information system for K–12 schools, with potential to serve universities, academies and institutes. It is best for schools that want broad administrative coverage and can either maintain their own installation or pay for hosting. Its no-cost self-hosted edition removes licensing fees, but the school remains responsible for its software environment and updates.

Overview

RosarioSIS brings student records, grades, scheduling, attendance, billing, discipline and food service into one web application. Student and parent portals, online registration and PDF document generation extend it beyond staff administration. That range may reduce the need to split routine school work across separate systems, though schools should weigh the operational burden of self-hosting against the convenience of a paid hosted plan.

The project began for a school in Colombia and was based on Centre/SIS before its public release as free software. A public forum and invitations for community contributions, especially translations and bug reports, give users a way to participate in the project.

Key features

Administration and family access

Attendance tracking, gradebook, fee management and admissions and enrollment address central school workflows. Student and parent portals give families access to the system, while online registration can bring enrollment into the same application. Schools seeking one platform for these tasks may appreciate the coverage; the stated modules do not establish how closely each workflow will match a school’s requirements.

Web access and integrations

RosarioSIS runs as a web application, powered by PHP and PostgreSQL or MySQL, and is accessible from an internet-connected computer. Its responsive design supports tablets and smartphones. Translations are available in French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Italian, Russian, Ukrainian, Czech, Greek, Turkish, German, Vietnamese and Bulgarian, which broadens its suitability for multilingual communities.

Moodle integration can synchronize users, courses, schedules, events, assignments and portal notes. Hosted solutions also list Google and Microsoft single sign-on, PayPal and Stripe registration, Jitsi Meet, FET timetable imports and TTHotel smart-lock integration. This is a useful range for schools already using those services, though the listed integrations are not a substitute for confirming a school’s specific setup.

Pricing

RosarioSIS uses a freemium model, with self-hosted software at no charge and paid hosted plans. Hosted plans include one-click installation and support, and the maker advertises a 30-day free trial.

The free edition suits schools able to provide the PHP and SQL environment and handle updates themselves. PRIMARY is the lower-cost hosted route for schools that want email support and a selectable student cap; PREMIUM costs more for priority email support and longer backup retention. Hosted plans have selectable student limits that grow automatically with the school, while schools above 1,000 students should contact the provider for custom pricing. The Premium Bundle is a one-time purchase for premium add-ons and a year of downloadable updates, rather than a hosted subscription. Schools wanting setup help can buy installation for €60; email support starts at €60 per month and covers use, configuration and consulting.

Platforms

RosarioSIS supports Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, web and self-hosted deployment. Its web application and responsive design allow access from computers, tablets and smartphones; self-hosted deployment requires the school to supply the PHP and SQL database environment.

Who it's for

RosarioSIS is a strong candidate for K–12 schools seeking student records, attendance, grades, scheduling and administrative services in one system, especially those that value open-source software or need multilingual support. Its adaptability may also suit universities, academies and institutes. It is less appropriate for schools that cannot manage updates on their own and do not want to pay for hosting, or for buyers who need a confirmed fit for workflows beyond the modules described.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Broad core coverage: Student, grade, scheduling, attendance, billing, discipline and food-service modules sit alongside portals and online registration.
• No-cost self-hosting: The free software avoids a license charge for schools that can supply and maintain the required server environment.
• Choice of hosting and support: Paid plans add one-click installation, email support and backups, with selectable student limits.
• Mobile and multilingual access: Responsive design and a broad set of translations can serve communities using different devices and languages.

Cons

• Self-hosting carries ongoing work: Schools must provide PHP and a SQL database and install new releases to keep the system secure.
• Hosting costs rise for added service: Priority support and 30-day rather than 7-day backup retention require the higher-priced PREMIUM tier.
• Large-school pricing needs a conversation: Schools with more than 1,000 students must contact the provider for pricing.

Alternatives

Schools comparing products can also browse Student Information Systems and School Management Software.

openSIS is another freemium SIS with a free Community Edition that users download, install and manage independently; consider it if that self-managed model is preferable. Gradelink is a paid option for schools that prefer its platform; its Payments plan is $0/mo, with transaction fees potentially covered by the school or passed to families. Fedena offers a freemium alternative, including a Standard plan at $999 a year with unlimited users and online training. Infinite Campus is another paid option. Rediker AdminPlus is a paid alternative with contact-based pricing for PK–12 schools. Wisenet may fit buyers seeking its eLearning Connector Standard, priced at A$160 a month on an annual subscription with a minimum initial two-year term. Aeries SIS is a paid alternative for buyers seeking district pricing by quote. Arbor School MIS is another paid option with a Core 2027 plan covering student profiles, attendance, behaviour, assessments and staff management.

Verdict

Choose RosarioSIS if your school wants a wide set of student and administrative modules, values open-source software, and can either operate its own installation or budget for hosted support. Its chief advantage is the combination of broad school workflows with a free self-hosted route and paid hosting choices. Look elsewhere if your team cannot take on self-hosting maintenance and the hosted cost or student-limit terms do not fit.