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Best K-12 Student Information Software in 2026

K-12 student information software helps schools manage student records, attendance, grades and transcripts, course schedules, enrollment, reporting, and family communication. Tools in this category may run on the web, iOS, Android, Windows, through an API, or on a self-hosted server.

22 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Gibbon

Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

Gibbon brings school management and learning tools into a shared platform, with a free plan and extensible modules.

9.0 Free plan Visit site
2

openSIS

Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

openSIS combines student information management with a wide set of school operations and integrations.

8.8 Free plan · paid from $4/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Visit site
3

RosarioSIS

Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5

RosarioSIS offers a broad set of school-management modules with both self-hosted and hosted options.

8.7 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
4

Fedena

Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

Fedena brings academic and administrative functions together, with web access, mobile apps, and hosting options. Its basic open-source version is free; paid plans start at $999 a year.

7.4 Free plan · paid from $999/yr · 14-day trial Visit site
5

ThinkWave

Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

Choose ThinkWave if your school or education program needs student administration, gradebooks, attendance, portals, and school communications together.

6.9 Free plan · paid from $17/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
6

Classe365

Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Choose Classe365 if your institution wants student lifecycle management alongside learning, finance, enrolment, and alumni modules.

6.4 From $100/mo · 15-day trial Visit site
7

EduPage

Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb

6.3 Free plan Visit site
8

Aeries SIS

Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+3

Aeries SIS covers a wide range of K–12 records, reporting and portal needs, with mobile apps for parents and students.

6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
9

Alma

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Alma brings student information, enrollment, teaching records, analytics, and integrations into one cloud platform.

6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
10

Arbor School MIS

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Schools seeking the listed mix of academic records and administrative functions should consider Arbor School MIS. Schools that need to know the cost before proceeding will need to request pricing.

6.0 Pricing on request Visit site
11

Bromcom MIS

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Bromcom MIS offers a broad package structure for school operations, with additional portals, reporting and integrations at higher tiers.

5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
12

Classter
by Classter
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Classter covers academic, administrative, billing, communication, and learning workflows in one cloud platform.

5.9 Pricing on request Visit site
13

Gradelink

Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2

Gradelink combines academic, student-record, and billing functions with school-focused support and setup.

5.7 From $106/mo Visit site
14

iSAMS

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Choose iSAMS if your school needs a modular system spanning administration, finance, and HR, with a broad set of named learning integrations.

5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
15

PowerSchool SIS

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2

Schools seeking a system that combines academic records, parent access, fee management, and student support documentation should consider PowerSchool SIS.

5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
16

QuickSchools

Free trial Web

QuickSchools brings academic, administrative, communication, and parent-facing functions into one web service.

5.6 From $0.99/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
17

SchoolTool

Free plan Web

5.5 Free plan Visit site
18

Infinite Campus

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Infinite Campus combines student information management with family and student access and a range of district tools.

5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
19

Rediker AdminPlus

Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb

AdminPlus brings school records, reporting, family portals, and alerts into one system.

5.3 Pricing on request Visit site
20

Sentral

Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

Schools looking to bring student administration, wellbeing and finance functions together should consider Sentral.

5.1 Pricing on request Visit site
21

Veracross

Paid APIWeb

Veracross combines academic administration, admissions, reporting, and school operations in one web-based system.

5.0 Pricing on request Visit site
22

Blackbaud Student Information System

Paid Web

4.6 Pricing on request Visit site

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Compare the features your school needs, such as attendance tracking, gradebooks, parent or guardian portals, online enrollment, state reporting, and mobile access. Check whether a free plan is usable for your needs, whether a trial has a time limit, and whether an open-source licence permits you to read or change the code.

Questions

Which products list a free plan?

EduPage, Fedena, and Gibbon list a free plan. Fedena also lists paid service from $999 per year.

Are free trials available?

Classe365 lists a 15-day trial, and Fedena lists a 14-day trial. Check the trial terms before signing up.

What platforms can these tools use?

Platforms listed across the category include web, iOS, Android, Windows, API access, and self-hosted deployment. Check the platform list for the product you are considering.

What features should a school compare?

Compare attendance tracking, gradebooks and transcripts, course scheduling, parent or guardian portals, online enrollment, state reporting, and mobile access.

Can I read or change the source code?

Check the product's open-source status and licence. The licence determines whether you can read, modify, and redistribute the code.

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