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Best Education CRM Software 2026
Facts read 27 Sep 2026 – 21 Oct 2026
Neexa Education CRM leads this list of 42 (record score 5.6, free plan). OpenEduCat is next (record score 5.6, free plan), and EduCRM is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 5.0).
Education CRM software helps schools manage applications, admissions workflows, outreach, events and student communication. This page helps buyers compare pricing, platform support and tools for application management, marketing automation, SMS messaging and student portals.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Neexa Education CRM | Neexa Education CRM is an AI-native student CRM for institutions, with identity, conversations and intent in one view. | 5.6 | $199 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, Web, Browser extension, API | 21 Oct 2026 |
| 02 OpenEduCat | OpenEduCat suits institutions seeking modular education software with cloud or on-premise deployment. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Linux, API | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 03 Kinderpedia Admissions | Kinderpedia Admissions tracks enquiries through enrolment with custom pipelines, forms, documents and conversion analytics. | 5.5 | €49 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 LeadSquared | LeadSquared may suit sales, marketing, service, or field teams that need lead management and workflow tools. | 5.4 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 12 Oct 2026 |
| 05 Salesforce Education Cloud | Salesforce Education Cloud connects student, campus and staff journeys, with Agentforce recruitment assistance. | 5.3 | — | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 06 Xale | Xale helps study-abroad teams manage leads, university applications and payments on web, Android and iOS. | 5.2 | ₹499 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 7 Oct 2026 |
| 07 CampusIRIS Admissions CRM | CampusIRIS Admissions CRM routes education leads from forms, events, WhatsApp and fairs through enrollment. | 5.1 | ₹39,999 a year | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 08 Slate | Slate handles higher-education applications, enrollment, student success, alumni and advancement work on web, mobile and API. | 5.1 | $30,000 a year | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 09 EduCRM | It suits education consultants and agencies managing student recruitment or admissions pipelines. | 5.0 | €49.99 a month | Free plan | Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 10 LeadsZone | LeadsZone manages Indian leads with dialing, WhatsApp messaging, AI scoring and live reports on Android and web. | 5.0 | ₹999 a month | Free trial | Android, Web | 7 Oct 2026 |
The list is ordered by release recency, newest to oldest, using figures published by the makers.
02
OpenEduCat
OpenEduCat suits institutions seeking modular education software with cloud or on-premise deployment.
AndroidiPhone & iPadLinux+2 Record5.6 Visit
03
Kinderpedia Admissions
Kinderpedia Admissions tracks enquiries through enrolment with custom pipelines, forms, documents and conversion analytics.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.5 Visit
04
LeadSquared
LeadSquared may suit sales, marketing, service, or field teams that need lead management and workflow tools.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.4 Visit
05
Salesforce Education Cloud
Salesforce Education Cloud connects student, campus and staff journeys, with Agentforce recruitment assistance.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.3 Visit
6
Xale
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb ₹499 a month Record5.2 Visit Xale helps study-abroad teams manage leads, university applications and payments on web, Android and iOS.
7
CampusIRIS Admissions CRM
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 ₹39,999 a year Record5.1 Visit CampusIRIS Admissions CRM routes education leads from forms, events, WhatsApp and fairs through enrollment.
8
Slate
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $30,000 a year Record5.1 Visit Slate handles higher-education applications, enrollment, student success, alumni and advancement work on web, mobile and API.
9
EduCRM
WebAPI €49.99 a month Record5.0 Visit It suits education consultants and agencies managing student recruitment or admissions pipelines.
10
LeadsZone
AndroidWeb ₹999 a month Record5.0 Visit LeadsZone manages Indian leads with dialing, WhatsApp messaging, AI scoring and live reports on Android and web.
11
Devryon School CRM
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb ₹6 a month, billed yearly Record4.7 Visit Devryon School CRM manages school enquiries, admissions, pipelines, payments and analytics for education institutions.
12
Keystone Hub
WebAPI Free plan Record4.7 Visit Keystone Hub is intended for higher-education institutions focused on student recruitment and enrollment.
13
AdmitCue
Web Free plan Record4.5 Visit AdmitCue is an AI admissions CRM for colleges, capturing enquiries and routing priority leads to counselors.
14
OpenApply
WebWindowsMac Free plan Record4.5 Visit OpenApply lets schools handle family inquiries, applications, re-enrolment and enrollment online.
15
Eduvy CRM
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record4.2 Visit Eduvy CRM is an admissions CRM for Indian colleges, with multilingual AI calling for enquiries and enrolment.
17
Meritto Education CRM
Web $8,000 a year Record4.2 Visit Meritto Education CRM manages education leads, counselling, follow-ups, admissions and campaign attribution.
18
Ravenna Admissions
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.2 Visit It is intended for private K–12 schools handling applicant communications, application documents, review, decisions, and enrollment.
20
Embark
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record4.1 Visit Embark provides application and admissions software for schools, universities, fellowships and other programs.
21
Jenzabar Recruitment
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record4.1 Visit Jenzabar Recruitment is a higher-education CRM for outreach, applications, texting, campaigns and events.
22
Digistorm Apps
AndroidiPhone & iPad — Record4.0 Visit Digistorm Apps deliver branded school-app updates, notifications, calendars and activities to K–12 families.
23
Ether Enrol
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record4.0 Visit Ether Enrol follows families from first enquiry to admission across web, Android and iOS.
24
Vacademy CRM
WebAPI — Record4.0 Visit Vacademy CRM collects education leads, scores them, uses AI calls and assigns follow-up through web and API tools.
25
AdmissionPros
Web — Record3.7 Visit AdmissionPros runs online higher education admissions, applications, prospect records, outreach, events and campus visits.
Before you choose
Compare plans and trial access
Check for a free plan, a free trial and the paid starting price before requesting a sales quote. Pricing on request appears for products such as Eduvy CRM, Embark and Kinderpedia Admissions.
Neexa Education CRM lists freemium pricing with a free plan and paid plans from $2,388 per year. Slate lists plans from $30,000 per year, while CampusIRIS Admissions CRM lists plans from ₹39,999 per year.
Match the platform to your workflow
Web support is common across this category. Android, iOS and API access also appear, while Linux and self-hosted deployment are listed as platform options.
Check the platform labels against the devices and integration methods your school uses. Eduvy CRM, Embark, Ether Enrol and Jenzabar Recruitment list Android, iOS and web support.
Check admissions and application tools
Compare application management with admissions workflows. These fields help distinguish a system for handling applicant steps from a broader communication platform.
Products such as Ravenna Admissions, CampusIRIS Admissions CRM, Kinderpedia Admissions and Ether Enrol identify admissions in their product names or pages.
Review outreach and event features
Marketing automation, event management and SMS messaging are comparison fields for this list. Confirm that the workflow matches the way your school communicates with prospective and enrolled students.
Confirm portal needs
Student portal support is another comparison field. Check how a product handles student-facing access alongside applications, messages and school events.
Questions
Do education CRM tools offer free plans?
Free-plan status is shown where provided. Neexa Education CRM lists a free plan.
Can I find a free trial?
Free-trial availability is included in the list information. Check the product details before starting a trial.
Which platforms appear in this category?
The listed platform labels include web, Android, API, iOS, Linux and self-hosted deployment.
Are prices shown for these tools?
Pricing may appear as a paid starting price or as pricing on request. Examples include Neexa Education CRM from $2,388 per year and Slate from $30,000 per year.
What features are compared?
The comparison fields are free plan, paid from, application management, admissions workflows, marketing automation, event management, SMS messaging and student portal support.
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