openSIS suits schools and educational institutions that need to manage student information and administrative workflows.
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Best Student Management Software 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 20 Oct 2026
Schools use student management software to manage student records, enrollment, attendance and communication with families. This list gives buyers tools to compare before choosing a system.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | 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 | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 02 Fedena | Fedena suits schools, colleges, universities, and coaching centres, including government and private institutions. | 5.7 | $999 a year | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 03 OpenEduCat | OpenEduCat suits institutions seeking modular education software with cloud or on-premise deployment. | 5.6 | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Linux, API | 27 Sep 2026 |
| 04 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 |
| 05 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 | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Ellucian Banner Finance | It is designed for institutional finance departments and also gives non-finance staff tools to understand budget balances and available spend. | 4.5 | £335,000 a year | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 20 Oct 2026 |
| 07 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 |
| 08 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 |
| 09 Anthology Student Verification | It suits higher-education institutions handling federal financial-aid verification and students submitting required documents. | 4.2 | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Bromcom MIS | 4.2 | — | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 4 Oct 2026 |
Use this list to compare free plans, paid starting prices, deployment options, student records, attendance tracking, enrollment management, parent portals and mobile apps. Check the platforms and trial terms that fit your school.
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Fedena
Fedena suits schools, colleges, universities, and coaching centres, including government and private institutions.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.7 Visit
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OpenEduCat
OpenEduCat suits institutions seeking modular education software with cloud or on-premise deployment.
AndroidiPhone & iPadLinux+2 Record5.6 Visit
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Gradelink
Gradelink suits schools looking to manage academic records, attendance, billing, and related school workflows in one system.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.4 Visit
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Classe365
Classe365 suits schools, colleges, universities, academies, and corporate learning teams seeking a platform for student records, learning, fees, and related…
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 Record5.3 Visit
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Ellucian Banner Finance
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 £335,000 a year Record4.5 Visit It is designed for institutional finance departments and also gives non-finance staff tools to understand budget balances and available spend.
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PowerSchool SIS
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 — Record4.5 Visit PowerSchool SIS suits schools needing attendance, grades, parent access, fees, and student-support records in one system.
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Aeries SIS
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 — Record4.4 Visit Aeries SIS is intended for K–12 districts and campus users, including educators, district staff, parents, students, and IT leaders.
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Anthology Student Verification
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb — Record4.2 Visit It suits higher-education institutions handling federal financial-aid verification and students submitting required documents.
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FACTS SIS
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.2 Visit It suits independent, Catholic and diocesan, Christian, and other faith-based K-12 schools.
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Infinite Campus
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 — Record4.2 Visit Infinite Campus is intended for school districts and other education organizations, including regional consortia, state education departments, and the federal government.
Before you choose
Compare plans and starting prices
Pricing models range from freemium to paid plans. Fedena offers a free tier, with paid service beginning at $999 per year and a 14-day trial.
Classe365 starts at $100 per month and includes a 15-day trial. Gradelink starts at $106 per month. An entry can instead show pricing on request, so ask the maker for a quote.
Match deployment to your setup
Across the list, products run through web, iOS, Android, API, self-hosted and Windows options. Aeries SIS lists Android, iOS, macOS, self-hosted, web and Windows support.
Choose a platform mix that matches the devices used by staff, students and families. Before signing up, determine whether API access or self-hosting is required.
Check records and attendance
Student records and attendance tracking serve as fields for comparing products in this category. Civica Education lists support for student records.
Confirm how a product stores student information and handles attendance before purchase. If you need to connect existing systems, review its deployment and API options.
Review enrollment and family tools
These tools can be compared on enrollment management and parent-portal support. Ask the maker how applications, enrollment changes and family access work.
A product may separate student administration from family communication. Check the workflow and permissions that match your school.
Check mobile and web access
Mobile apps are one comparison field, and the listed platforms also include iOS, Android and web access. Anthology Student Verification supports Android, iOS and web platforms.
Check whether the mobile experience covers the tasks families and staff need, and whether web access remains available for administration.
Use trials and review code terms
Trial lengths are not uniform: EduLink One shows 30 days, while Fedena and Classe365 show 14-day and 15-day trials.
Some entries provide open-source code. If you need to read or change the code, check the licence, hosting requirements and support terms.
Questions
Can student management software include a free plan?
Yes. Fedena offers a free plan. Other entries use paid pricing or provide pricing on request.
What platforms are available for these tools?
The list covers web, iOS, Android, API, self-hosted and Windows platforms. Check the platform details for the product you are considering.
Do these tools offer free trials?
Trial terms vary. Fedena lists 14 days, Classe365 lists 15 days and EduLink One lists 30 days.
Are student records and attendance tracking available?
Products can be compared on student records and attendance tracking. Civica Education lists student records support; confirm the exact workflow with the maker.
Are parent portals and mobile apps included?
Parent portals and mobile apps are comparison fields. Review the product details to confirm access for families and supported devices.
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