Education Cloud may suit institutions managing recruitment and admissions, student services, academic operations, or advancement and alumni relations.
Free trial AndroidiPhone & iPadWebAPI
- Home
- Sales & CRM
- CRM for Higher Education Software
Best CRM for Higher Education Software 2026
Facts read 21 Sep 2026 – 14 Oct 2026
Higher education CRM software brings admissions, student casework, fundraising and service contacts together for colleges. This list helps buyers compare tools for those workflows.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Salesforce Education Cloud | Education Cloud may suit institutions managing recruitment and admissions, student services, academic operations, or advancement and alumni relations. | 5.3 | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 02 AdmitCue | 4.5 | Web | 14 Oct 2026 | |
| 03 Anthology Encompass | Encompass suits higher education institutions managing fundraising, communications, events, memberships, and constituent engagement. | 4.2 | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Meritto Education CRM | 4.2 | Web | 4 Oct 2026 | |
| 05 Slate | 4.2 | Web | 11 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 Gecko | Gecko suits higher education teams in admissions, student services, international recruitment, career services, graduate admissions, community colleges, and online… | 4.1 | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 07 AdmissionPros | AdmissionPros suits public and private education institutions or educational businesses managing recruitment and application workflows. | 3.7 | Web | 10 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Almabase | Almabase fits institutions and nonprofits seeking CRM-connected engagement, fundraising, events, and community programs. | 3.7 | Web | 9 Oct 2026 |
| 09 Enrollment Rx | 3.7 | Web | 8 Oct 2026 | |
| 10 Student CRM | 3.7 | Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
Use this list to compare free-plan and trial availability, paid pricing notes, platform support and contact limits. Compare how each product handles admissions and recruitment, student success casework, advancement and fundraising, service case management, campaign automation, and reporting and analytics.
02
AdmitCue
Web Record4.5 Visit
03
Anthology Encompass
Encompass suits higher education institutions managing fundraising, communications, events, memberships, and constituent engagement.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Record4.2 Visit
04
Meritto Education CRM
Web Record4.2 Visit
05
Slate
Web Record4.2 Visit
6
Gecko
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.1 Visit Gecko suits higher education teams in admissions, student services, international recruitment, career services, graduate admissions, community colleges, and online…
7
AdmissionPros
Web — Record3.7 Visit AdmissionPros suits public and private education institutions or educational businesses managing recruitment and application workflows.
8
Almabase
Web — Record3.7 Visit Almabase fits institutions and nonprofits seeking CRM-connected engagement, fundraising, events, and community programs.
11
Azorus CRM
WebAPI — Record3.6 Visit It is intended for higher-education institutions, including universities and colleges, managing recruitment communications and events.
12
Ellucian Banner Student
Web — Record3.6 Visit Banner Student suits higher education institutions serving students, faculty, staff, advisors, registrars, and administrators.
Before you choose
Check plans and pricing
The list includes products with free plans and products with free trials. Check which option matches your evaluation process.
Pricing notes range from quotes provided on request to a starting price of €12,000 per year for Full Fabric. Confirm the current quote and what the plan includes.
Match your campus workflows
Compare how each product handles admissions and recruitment, student success casework, advancement and fundraising, and service case management.
Outreach and follow-up may depend on campaign automation plus reporting and analytics. Check the functions that fit your process.
Choose the platforms you need
Depending on the product, access may include web, API, iOS, Android or Windows.
Check whether staff need browser access, mobile apps, or API connections to other campus systems before choosing.
Review contact limits
Contact limits are one of the comparison criteria in this category. Check how a plan handles the people and records your institution needs to manage.
Ask how limits apply across admissions, student services, fundraising and campaigns.
Plan for case work and reporting
Student success casework and service case management can require distinct workflows. Compare how a tool fits the cases your teams handle.
Reporting and analytics are comparison criteria here. Review the reports needed for recruitment, support, advancement and campaign work.
Questions
Do higher education CRM tools offer free plans?
AdmitCue and Slate are listed with free plans; AdmitCue is marked as freemium.
Is there a way to test a higher education CRM before purchase?
Salesforce is listed with a 30-day trial. Check the trial terms for the product you are considering.
What pricing information is available for these CRM tools?
Pricing notes include quotes provided on request, while Full Fabric is listed from €12,000 per year.
What platform options are supported by these CRM tools?
Depending on the product, listed platforms are web, API, iOS, Android and Windows.
Which features can I compare beyond price?
Comparison criteria include admissions and recruitment, student success casework, advancement and fundraising, service case management, campaign automation, reporting and analytics, and contact limits.
More in Sales & CRM
Real Estate CRM Software 249CRM Software 244Proposal Software 134Product Configurator Software 111Membership Management Software 106Contract Management Software 103Bid Management Software 94B2B Contact Data Providers 77WhatsApp Marketing Software 72Lead Capture Software 70Sales Engagement Software 70Sales Prospecting Software 46Competitive Intelligence Software 45Voicemail Drop Software 43Education CRM Software 42Interactive Product Demo Software 42Sales Follow-Up Software 42Sales Force Automation Software 42