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Best K-12 Student Information Software 2026
Facts read 21 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
K-12 student information software supports school records and workflows such as attendance tracking, gradebooks, transcripts and course scheduling. This list helps school buyers compare pricing, platform support and tools for families, enrollment and reporting.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 openSIS | openSIS suits schools and educational institutions that need to manage student information and administrative workflows. | 6.8 | $5 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 RosarioSIS | RosarioSIS suits K–12 schools seeking a school-management system, as well as universities, academies, and institutes able to adapt it. | 6.8 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 03 ThinkWave | ThinkWave may suit K–12 schools, colleges, trade schools, homeschool networks, international schools and training programs. | 6.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Fedena | Fedena suits schools, colleges, universities, and coaching centres, including government and private institutions. | 5.7 | $999 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 05 Gibbon | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 | |
| 06 Gradelink | Gradelink suits schools looking to manage academic records, attendance, billing, and related school workflows in one system. | 5.4 | $106 one-time | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Classe365 | Classe365 suits schools, colleges, universities, academies, and corporate learning teams seeking a platform for student records, learning, fees, and related… | 5.3 | $75 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 08 QuickSchools | 4.7 | $0.99 a month | Free trial | Web | 8 Oct 2026 | |
| 09 PowerSchool SIS | PowerSchool SIS suits schools needing attendance, grades, parent access, fees, and student-support records in one system. | 4.5 | — | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Aeries SIS | Aeries SIS is intended for K–12 districts and campus users, including educators, district staff, parents, students, and IT leaders. | 4.4 | — | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 30 Sep 2026 |
The page rebuilds its order nightly, so placement can change. Use the listed capabilities, pricing details and platform coverage to compare options.
RosarioSIS
RosarioSIS suits K–12 schools seeking a school-management system, as well as universities, academies, and institutes able to adapt it.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+5ThinkWave
ThinkWave may suit K–12 schools, colleges, trade schools, homeschool networks, international schools and training programs.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3Fedena
Fedena suits schools, colleges, universities, and coaching centres, including government and private institutions.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2Gibbon
WebWindowsMac+2Gradelink suits schools looking to manage academic records, attendance, billing, and related school workflows in one system.
Classe365 suits schools, colleges, universities, academies, and corporate learning teams seeking a platform for student records, learning, fees, and related…
PowerSchool SIS suits schools needing attendance, grades, parent access, fees, and student-support records in one system.
Aeries SIS is intended for K–12 districts and campus users, including educators, district staff, parents, students, and IT leaders.
Arbor says schools of all sizes use the system, including primary, secondary, special schools, APs, and PRUs.
Infinite Campus is intended for school districts and other education organizations, including regional consortia, state education departments, and the federal government.
It is intended for PK–12 school leaders, administrators, registrars, teachers, business officers, and other school staff managing student information.
Before you choose
Compare the cost model
Pricing models include paid, freemium and free plans. Listed paid pricing ranges from $100 per month to $999 per year, while some makers provide pricing on request.
A free plan and a free trial are different offers. Check which model fits your budget before you assess paid features.
Match the deployment platforms
Platforms in this category include web, iOS, Android, API, self-hosted and Windows. Check the devices and systems your school needs to support.
Self-hosted and API options can matter when your team needs control over hosting or system connections.
Check core school records
Compare attendance tracking, gradebooks and transcripts, and course scheduling. These fields show whether a tool covers the records and planning work your school needs.
Look for the specific workflow you plan to manage before comparing price or platform fit.
Review family and enrollment tools
A parent or guardian portal can provide a family-facing route into school information. Online enrollment can move registration tasks into the software.
State reporting is another comparison field when your school must prepare required reports.
Consider mobile access and code
Mobile access can help staff and families use the system away from a desktop. Check Android and iOS support against the devices in your school community.
Open-source code is offered by items in this category. If code access or self-hosting matters, check the software's licensing and deployment details.