Best Admissions Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Slate is ranked #1 of 27 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Embark and Gecko. The best-ranked option with a free plan is WebAdMIT. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Slate at $2,500/mo.
Admissions work can span receiving applications, gathering documents, reviewing candidates, communicating decisions and managing enrollment. Compare application limits and document collection with review and decision workflows, then consider applicant communications and enrollment workflow support. SIS integration may be relevant to your existing systems; free-plan availability and paid-from pricing also help frame the fit. SurveyMonkey, Gecko and Embark are among the entries, alongside Slate and Common App. Use the listed workflow and integration criteria to compare options against how your institution handles applicants from submission through enrollment.
27 admissions software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Slate iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$2,500/mo Applicant communications: YesReview workflow: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 2 Embark iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9 Applicant communications: YesReview workflow: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 3 Gecko iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.4 Applicant communications: YesReview workflow: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 4 WebAdMIT No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.1Free Applicant communications: YesReview workflow: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 5 BlueBic Online Admissions iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free Applicant communications: YesReview workflow: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 6 Finalsite Enrollment No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.1 Applicant communications: YesReview workflow: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 7 Kira Talent iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Applicant communications: YesReview workflow: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 8 SurveyMonkey iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0
- 9 Ravenna Admissions No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Applicant communications: YesReview workflow: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 10 DreamApply No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Applicant communications: YesReview workflow: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 11 Common App iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Applicant communications: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 12 KenRoll No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Applicant communications: YesReview workflow: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 13 OpenApply No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Applicant communications: YesReview workflow: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 14 Schoolites Admissions iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Applicant communications: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 15 AdmissionPros No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Applicant communications: YesReview workflow: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 16 FACTS Enrollment No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.6 Applicant communications: YesReview workflow: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 17 EnrollWise No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2 Applicant communications: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 18 OpenEMIS Admissions No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.2Free Review workflow: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 19 AdmitCue No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1 Applicant communications: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 20 SchoolMint Enrollment No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0 Applicant communications: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 21 Avela Apply No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0 Applicant communications: YesReview workflow: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 22 Enrollment Rx No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9 Applicant communications: YesReview workflow: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 23 CollegeNET ApplyWeb No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Applicant communications: YesReview workflow: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 24 Admitly No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Applicant communications: YesReview workflow: YesDecision workflow: Yes
- 25 P16 Enrolment No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Applicant communications: YesDecision workflow: Yes
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Applicant communications | Review workflow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slate | 9.0 | No | $2,500/mo | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | Embark | 8.9 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | Gecko | 8.4 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | WebAdMIT | 8.1 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 5 | BlueBic Online Admissions | 7.9 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | Finalsite Enrollment | 7.1 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | Kira Talent | 7.0 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | SurveyMonkey | 7.0 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 9 | Ravenna Admissions | 6.9 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | DreamApply | 6.9 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 11 | Common App | 6.9 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 12 | KenRoll | 6.8 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 13 | OpenApply | 6.8 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 14 | Schoolites Admissions | 6.8 | No | — | No | — | Yes | — |
| 15 | AdmissionPros | 6.6 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 16 | FACTS Enrollment | 6.6 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 17 | EnrollWise | 6.2 | No | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| 18 | OpenEMIS Admissions | 6.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | Yes |
| 19 | AdmitCue | 6.1 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 20 | SchoolMint Enrollment | 6.0 | No | — | No | — | Yes | — |
| 21 | Avela Apply | 6.0 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 22 | Enrollment Rx | 5.9 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 23 | CollegeNET ApplyWeb | 5.8 | No | — | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| 24 | Admitly | 5.4 | No | — | No | — | Yes | Yes |
| 25 | P16 Enrolment | 5.4 | No | — | No | — | Yes | — |
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Questions about this list
Which admissions software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Slate is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 9.0. Embark is second and Gecko third.
How many of these have a free plan?
3 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Slate has the lowest first paid tier we found: $2,500/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.