RosarioSIS suits K–12 schools seeking a school-management system, as well as universities, academies, and institutes able to adapt it.
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Best School Management Software 2026
Facts read 30 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
RosarioSIS leads this list of 49 (record score 6.8, free plan). ThinkWave is next (record score 6.5, free plan), and feKara is the next highest-placed with a free plan (record score 6.2).
School management software helps schools handle administrative work such as attendance, grades, admissions, fees, and transport. This guide is for school staff comparing tools for their school’s needs.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 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 |
| 02 ThinkWave | Cloud school administration software with integrated teacher gradebooks. | 6.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 03 feKara | feKara suits small to medium size schools and colleges seeking tools for administration, teaching, students, and parents. | 6.2 | $75 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 04 Fedena | School management system for admissions, courses, assignments, attendance and communication. | 5.7 | $999 a year | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 05 Gibbon | Free open-source school platform for learning, teaching and school management on web and self-hosted systems. | 5.5 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Gradelink | Gradelink combines student information, attendance, scheduling, gradebooks, report cards, records and school management tools. | 5.4 | $106 one-time | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 4 Oct 2026 |
| 07 CircleUp | CircleUp is intended for homeschool co-ops and community groups coordinating classes, events, and family participation. | 5.3 | $23 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | iPhone & iPad, Web | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 08 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 |
| 09 Klasstra | 5.3 | ₹9,999 a year | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 30 Sep 2026 | |
| 10 PenPencilEraser | Online school management software for admissions, attendance, exams, fees and portals on web, Android and self-hosted systems. | 5.1 | $120 a month, billed yearly | Free trial | Android, Web, Self-hosted | 7 Oct 2026 |
Compare the features you need, student limits, available platforms, and pricing. Check whether a free plan or trial is offered before deciding what to evaluate further.
02
ThinkWave
Cloud school administration software with integrated teacher gradebooks.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record6.5 Visit
03
feKara
feKara suits small to medium size schools and colleges seeking tools for administration, teaching, students, and parents.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record6.2 Visit
04
Fedena
School management system for admissions, courses, assignments, attendance and communication.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.7 Visit
05
Gibbon
Free open-source school platform for learning, teaching and school management on web and self-hosted systems.
WebWindowsMac+2 Record5.5 Visit
6
Gradelink
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 $106 one-time Record5.4 Visit Gradelink combines student information, attendance, scheduling, gradebooks, report cards, records and school management tools.
7
CircleUp
iPhone & iPadWeb $23 a month, billed yearly Record5.3 Visit CircleUp is intended for homeschool co-ops and community groups coordinating classes, events, and family participation.
8
Classe365
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $75 a month Record5.3 Visit Classe365 suits schools, colleges, universities, academies, and corporate learning teams seeking a platform for student records, learning, fees, and related…
10
PenPencilEraser
AndroidWebSelf-hosted $120 a month, billed yearly Record5.1 Visit Online school management software for admissions, attendance, exams, fees and portals on web, Android and self-hosted systems.
12
Edsby
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $2 a year Record4.9 Visit School platform with assessment tools and web, Android and iOS access.
13
Schylva
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record4.8 Visit Schylva suits schools seeking connected administration, academic, fee, attendance and communication workflows.
14
CampusInHand
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.7 Visit Cloud tools for Indian schools covering admissions, student records, payments, attendance, exams and portals.
15
Schoolwati
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb ₹14,999 a year Record4.7 Visit Cloud software for schools, colleges and training groups with admissions, fees, attendance, exams and analytics.
20
PowerSchool SIS
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 — Record4.5 Visit PowerSchool SIS manages K-12 school and district operations with configurable scheduling, attendance and grading data.
21
ZeroERP Education
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record4.5 Visit Cloud school management system for records, admissions, timetables, attendance, exams and homework.
22
PraxiSchool
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $1.75 one-time Record4.4 Visit Cloud school management system for records, communications, finances, grading, billing and daily operations.
23
Arbor School MIS
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.2 Visit Cloud school MIS with dashboards, benchmark comparisons, attendance and communications.
25
Entab CampusCare
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.2 Visit Cloud software for Indian schools with academic and administrative tools mapped to NEP 2020.
Before you choose
Match features to school workflows
Use attendance tracking, gradebook, parent portal, fee management, admissions and enrollment, and transport management as comparison points. Decide which workflows matter to your school before comparing tools.
Student limits can affect whether a product fits your school. Check the limit and how it applies to your enrollment needs.
Check platform access
The listed platform options include web, iOS, Android, API access, self-hosting, and Windows. Confirm that a tool supports the devices and setup your school uses.
If your school needs to connect software to another system, check for API availability. If it needs to host software itself, check for a self-hosted option.
Compare plans and trial options
A free plan and a free trial are different ways to evaluate software. Check what the plan includes and whether the trial has a stated duration.
Pricing may be listed as a starting amount or available on request. Compare the stated billing period and confirm pricing directly before choosing.
Questions
What should I compare in school management software?
Compare student limits, attendance tracking, gradebook, parent portal, fees, admissions and enrollment, transport management, platform support, and pricing.
Which platforms should I check for?
Check whether the software supports web, iOS, Android, Windows, API access, or self-hosting, based on your school’s devices and setup.
Does a free plan mean the software has a free trial?
No. A free plan and a free trial are separate offers. Check the product’s pricing details to see which is available and what it includes.
Are any listed tools open source?
The list includes an open-source comparison field. Check a product’s entry for its status and review its licence if you need to inspect or change code.
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