No. 12 of 25 ·School Bus Routing Software

RollCall

Web · Android · iPhone · API

Freedom report

Two barsScore 5.3

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedThinly documented

RollCall is ranked #12 of 25 in school bus routing software on Freedom251. It runs on Android, API, iOS, Web. There is a free plan.

RollCall plans and pricing

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RollCall Parent App Free Free to download and use on iOS and Android; school or bus operator subscribes to RollCall rollcall.com.au · 8 Oct 2026

RollCall for schools and bus operators Not published Tailored pricing; request a quote or book a demo rollcall.com.au · 8 Oct 2026

Compared on school bus routing software

Live bus tracking: Yes
Route optimization: Yes
Parent alerts: Yes
Student data import: sis_sync
Driver mobile app: Yes

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The record

Purpose: RollCall provides school bus management and duty-of-care tools for schools and bus operators.
Student tracking: Student tap-on and tap-off scans update parents and school staff with journey information in real time.
Parent app: The parent app lets families track buses, manage absences and bus changes, and make payments.
Route planning: Smart Route uses verified stops and route planning to help schools plan bus routes and reduce student transit times.
Bus Guardian: Bus Guardian requires a driver or supervisor to tap a control board at the back of the bus so the bus check is recorded.
Integrations: RollCall lists integrations including TASS, Sentral, Veracross, Compass, FACTS, Wonde, payment providers, and Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace sign-in.
Payments: Schools connect their own payment provider, and RollCall says it takes no cut of payments.
Security certification: RollCall states that its information security management system is certified to ISO/IEC 27001:2022.
Hosting and encryption: RollCall says data is hosted in AWS Sydney and encrypted in transit between devices, apps, and servers.
Security testing: RollCall says security specialists perform monthly penetration tests and the service is continuously monitored.
Scale and availability: RollCall reports serving more than 300 schools and bus operators with 99.9% platform uptime.
Support: RollCall says its managed service supplies and runs devices, SIMs, enrolment, and support.
Headquarters: South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best School Bus Routing Software in 2026#12 of 25

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Sources

rollcall.com.au/schools· checked 8 Oct 2026
rollcall.com.au/about· checked 8 Oct 2026
rollcall.com.au/features/smart-route· checked 8 Oct 2026
rollcall.com.au/features/bus-guardian· checked 8 Oct 2026
rollcall.com.au/features/integrations· checked 8 Oct 2026
rollcall.com.au/features/bus-fares· checked 8 Oct 2026
rollcall.com.au/trust-and-security· checked 8 Oct 2026
rollcall.com.au/features/parent-app· checked 8 Oct 2026
rollcall.com.au/contact· checked 8 Oct 2026