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Best Student Management Software in 2026
Student management software helps schools and education providers manage student records, attendance, enrollment, and family communication. This list covers tools delivered through web, iOS, Android, API, self-hosted, and Windows platforms.
- 21 apps
- Research read 7 Oct 2026
- How the order is worked out
- 1
openSIS
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIiPhone+5openSIS combines student information management with a wide set of school operations and integrations.
- 2
Fedena
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2Fedena 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.
- 3
OpenEduCat
by OpenEduCatFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2OpenEduCat combines institutional systems with modular pricing and cloud or on-premise deployment. Check the required Core cost and hardware needs against your intended setup.
- 4
Classe365
Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1Choose Classe365 if your institution wants student lifecycle management alongside learning, finance, enrolment, and alumni modules.
- 5
Aeries SIS
Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+3Aeries SIS covers a wide range of K–12 records, reporting and portal needs, with mobile apps for parents and students.
- 6
Alma
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1Alma brings student information, enrollment, teaching records, analytics, and integrations into one cloud platform.
- 7
Bromcom MIS
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1Bromcom MIS offers a broad package structure for school operations, with additional portals, reporting and integrations at higher tiers.
- 8
Ellucian Banner Finance
by Ellucian Banner FinancePaid AndroidAPIiPhone+1Consider Banner Finance if a higher education institution needs finance operations, grant accounting, and staff self-service in a cloud system.
- 9
FACTS SIS
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1FACTS SIS brings academic, administrative, family, and health records into a K-12 system.
- 10
Gradelink
Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2Gradelink combines academic, student-record, and billing functions with school-focused support and setup.
- 11
Anthology Student Verification
Paid AndroidiPhoneWebStudent Verification brings document collection, rules-based requirements, and staff review into a higher-education aid workflow.
- 12
iSAMS
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1Choose iSAMS if your school needs a modular system spanning administration, finance, and HR, with a broad set of named learning integrations.
- 13
PowerSchool SIS
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+2Schools seeking a system that combines academic records, parent access, fee management, and student support documentation should consider PowerSchool SIS.
- 14
Tribal SITS
Paid AndroidiPhoneSelf-hosted+1Tribal SITS brings recruitment, student support, finance and reporting into a university-focused system.
- 15
Infinite Campus
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1Infinite Campus combines student information management with family and student access and a range of district tools.
- 16
Jenzabar One
Paid APIWebChoose Jenzabar One if your higher education institution needs student-facing services and campus workflows in one ecosystem, with API and integration options.
- 17
Veracross
Paid APIWebVeracross combines academic administration, admissions, reporting, and school operations in one web-based system.
- 18
Workday Student Admissions
Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1Workday Student Admissions brings several financial aid workflow functions together in a cloud product for web and mobile platforms. Institutions will need to request pricing to evaluate its cost.
- 19
EduLink One
Paid AndroidiPhoneWeb - 20
- 21
Civica Education
Paid
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Compare the student records, attendance tracking, enrollment management, parent portal, and mobile app support shown for each tool. Check whether a free plan, free trial, or open-source licence fits your budget and whether deployment matches your setup.
Questions
Is student management software available with a free plan?
Yes. A free plan is offered by items on this list, including Fedena. Check the plan limits and included workflows before choosing it.
Which tools offer a free trial?
Free trials are offered by items on this list. Classe365 lists 15 days, Fedena 14 days, and EduLink One 30 days.
What does student management software help manage?
The comparison covers student records, attendance tracking, enrollment management, parent portals, and mobile apps.
Can I self-host a student management tool?
Yes. Self-hosted deployment is listed as a platform option for items on this list, including Aeries SIS.
Are open-source student management tools available?
Yes. Open-source code is offered by items on this list. Review the licence and deployment requirements before installing or changing the code.