Best Study Abroad Platforms in 2026
Updated
In short: ApplyBoard is ranked #1 of 25 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Edvoy and Shiksha. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Edvoy.
Choosing where to study abroad brings research and application tasks together, from exploring programs to keeping documents organized. Compared on program search, scholarship search and institution comparison, these platforms can be assessed against the steps you need to complete. Application management and document management are also useful distinctions, while destination countries and support model help frame what each offers. Check free-plan availability and paid-from pricing when considering cost. Edvoy, Shiksha and ApplyBoard are among the options to review. Consider how you want to search, compare institutions and manage application materials, then use the listed features to weigh which platform fits your plans.
25 study abroad platforms ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 ApplyBoard iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7Free Program search: YesInstitution comparison: YesApplication management: Yes
- 2 Edvoy Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6Free Program search: YesInstitution comparison: YesApplication management: Yes
- 3 Shiksha iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3Free Program search: Yes
- 4 Leverage Edu iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0 Program search: YesApplication management: Yes
- 5 GradRight iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0Free Program search: YesInstitution comparison: YesApplication management: Yes
- 6 Yocket Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.6 Program search: YesInstitution comparison: YesApplication management: Yes
- 7 Admission Bravo No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.0Free Program search: YesInstitution comparison: YesApplication management: Yes
- 8 Admission.ly No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Program search: YesInstitution comparison: YesApplication management: Yes
- 9 Mastersportal No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.4Free Program search: Yes
- 10 educations.com No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Program search: Yes
- 11 upGrad GSP No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5Free Program search: YesInstitution comparison: YesApplication management: Yes
- 12 Xale Android only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Application management: Yes
- 13 Bachelorsportal No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.1 Program search: Yes
- 14 PhDportal No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0 Program search: Yes
- 15 DreamApply No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0
- 16 Via Global No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.0 Program search: YesApplication management: Yes
- 17 FindAMasters No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9 Program search: Yes
- 18 FindAPhD No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.9 Program search: Yes
- 19 Études en France No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Program search: YesApplication management: Yes
- 20 Admission Platform No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.8 Program search: YesApplication management: Yes
- 21 Study Australia Course Search No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.5 Program search: Yes
- 22 Edmissa No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Application management: Yes
- 23 QS MoveON No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.0 Application management: Yes
- 24 Meritto Study Abroad CRM No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9 Application management: Yes
- 25 Premora Study Abroad CRM No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 4.9 Program search: NoApplication management: Yes
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | App | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Program search | Institution comparison |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ApplyBoard | 9.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | Edvoy | 9.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | Shiksha | 9.3 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 4 | Leverage Edu | 9.0 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 5 | GradRight | 9.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | Yocket | 8.6 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | Admission Bravo | 8.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | Admission.ly | 7.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 9 | Mastersportal | 7.4 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 10 | educations.com | 6.8 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 11 | upGrad GSP | 6.5 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| 12 | Xale | 6.5 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 13 | Bachelorsportal | 6.1 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 14 | PhDportal | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 15 | DreamApply | 6.0 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | Via Global | 6.0 | No | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| 17 | FindAMasters | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 18 | FindAPhD | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 19 | Études en France | 5.8 | No | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| 20 | Admission Platform | 5.8 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 21 | Study Australia Course Search | 5.5 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 22 | Edmissa | 5.0 | No | — | No | 75 /mo | — | — |
| 23 | QS MoveON | 5.0 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 | Meritto Study Abroad CRM | 4.9 | No | — | No | — | — | — |
| 25 | Premora Study Abroad CRM | 4.9 | No | — | — | — | No | — |
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Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which study abroad platform is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
ApplyBoard is ranked #1 of 25 with a score of 9.7. Edvoy is second and Shiksha third.
How many of these have a free plan?
8 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.