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Aeries SIS vs Gradelink
Both stand on student information systems. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Aeries SIS covers a wide range of K–12 records, reporting and portal needs, with mobile apps for parents and students. Districts considering self-hosting should note the Microsoft Server requirement; pricing is available by request.
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Gradelink combines academic, student-record, and billing functions with school-focused support and setup. Schools should account for the one-time setup fee and confirm pricing based on enrolled student count.
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| Aeries SIS | Gradelink | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Gradelink Student Information System: $106 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | aeries.com | gradelink.com |
| On student information systems | #7 of 32 | #15 of 32 |
Aeries SIS: what it does well
- Includes a Teacher Gradebook and Student Portal
- Tracks attendance, grades, transcripts and graduation
- Offers parent and student apps for iOS and Android
- Lists integrations including Canvas and Google Classroom
- Districts retain ownership of and access to cloud data
What to know first
- District pricing is available on request
- Self-hosted servers require Microsoft Server operating systems
- Support hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Pacific
Gradelink: what it does well
- Includes attendance, gradebooks, lesson plans, and transcripts.
- Tracks student records, medical records, and IEPs.
- Google Classroom grade syncing has no additional charge.
- Includes personalized phone and email support.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- The SIS plan has a $275 one-time setup fee.
- The Student/Parent app requires Gradelink Standard Service.
- The quoted monthly price example is for 25 enrolled students.
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